REDEMPTION Confirmed For PROGPOWER VIII Festival

October 19, 2006

REDEMPTION is the latest band confirmed for the ProgPower USA VIII festival, set to take place next fall. REDEMPTION is the brainchild of Nicolas van Dyk (guitarist/keyboardist/songwriter) and features the legendary Ray Alder (FATES WARNING) on vocals and Bernie Versailles (AGENT STEEL) on guitars, along with drummer Chris Quirarte and bassist Sean Andrews.

"We're extremely excited to be part of the festival again," said van Dyk. "Our band largely formed at and around the very first ProgPower, and we had the opportunity to play at ProgPower IV. We've been looking forward to coming back for quite some time, as this is the premiere festival of its kind. We'll have a lot of material to share with the audience!"

REDEMPTION's new CD, "The Origins of Ruin", is scheduled for an early 2007 release in the U.S. via Sensory Records, and the rest of the world via other labels soon to be announced. The new CD was once again produced by Tommy Newton (CONCEPTION, ARK, HELLOWEEN). An exclusive MP3 from the upcoming CD can be heard in the audio section at www.progpowerusa.com.

Italy's RAINTIME has also been confirmed as one of the opening acts.

ProgPower USA will return to Center Stage in Atlanta once again in the fall of 2007. The exact date is schedule to be released within the next few weeks. North America's premiere progressive and power metal festival has hosted numerous acts over its seven-year history, including the historic U.S. debuts of bands such as BLIND GUARDIAN, NIGHTWISH, GAMMA RAY, EDGUY, and many more.

ProgPower USA is sponsored by Pacific Drums, Evans Drumheads, Sabian Cymbals, and Shure Microphones.

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