RAINTIME Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA VIII Festival

October 9, 2006

Unsigned Italian metallers RAINTIME have been confirmed as the first act for the ProgPower USA VIII festival, set to take place September 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Commented ProgPower USA VIII organizer Glenn Harveston: "I received an advance copy of an album that is currently being shopped around to the labels. It has simply kicked my ass like nothing has in a long while. In fact, I confirmed the band within 48 hours of hearing the disc. The only time I have done that in the past is with CIRCUS MAXIMUS. I think it's that damn good. In fact, I believe in the band so much that I want to help them get a record deal based on the good buzz I believe it will generate. That's why I'm going out on a limb now and releasing their name early.

"For those wondering, I do not even have the date of the festival confirmed or anything else for that matter. Hell, we haven't even started working on a website design for next year yet. That said, will everyone like this? No. Will everyone agree with me and think this is a monster release? No. Will a few hate it? Yes. Music is a subjective experience and not everyone is going to think the same way. However, I would ask that you listen to all of the songs completely before making a quick judgement. I have posted a single tune that is rather represenative of the entire disc and two other tunes that showcase the various styles/influences on the disc.

"RAINTIME released their debut, 'Tales from Sadness', disc on Arise Records and that label folded shortly there after. Their first disc is out of print. I will admit that I liked the disc, but didn't fall in love with it. I think the new one has taken them to a different level. I have three audio tracks posted in the audio section [of the ProgPower USA web site]. The first is a complete tune that represents the disc quite well. The second clip is geared towards the melodic lovers while the final one is for those that prefer aggression with their music.

"Before you comment, please listen to all three tunes to get an idea of their sound. This is going to be a curveball to a few of you that were expecting CIRCUS MAXIMUS Part II."

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