Atlanta- American power metal giants Iced Earth have been confirmed as the headliner for ProgPower USA IX, which returns to Atlanta’s Center Stage on September 26 & 27.

Iced Earth founder, Jon Schaffer had the following to say regarding the festival:”Well, it’s been a long time coming, but things have finally lined up right for us to be able to do Glenn’s festival. It’s truly an honor for Iced Earth to play the ProgPower USA festival. I flew down several years ago to check it out and it is definitely a top notch operation. It’s really a model for the way festivals should be run, good people with integrity make all the difference in any organization, and Glenn and his crew are all that and more. This is something that we’ve wanted to do for a long time and it’s finally going to work out perfectly for our plans in 2008.Part 2 of the “Something Wicked” epic will be out right around this time and it will be a killer celebration! This will be very cool, and a good time will be had by all!We look forward to seeing you there!” I am beyond excited to have America’s premiere metal band on stage at America’s premiere metal festival” said promoter Glenn Harveston. "I may be the promoter, but I’m just as big a fanboy as everyone else in wanting to see them here in Atlanta. I want to personally thank Jon Schaffer for believing in me and the festival."

ProgPower USA IX marks the first confirmed show with returning vocalist Matt Barlow to the group.

After stealing the thunder at the Indianapolis Metal Fest, Brazilian heavy metal sensation Shadowside is back to the US. The band recently signed to Chavis Records for the worldwide release of the Theatre of Shadows album and have announced the first dates of their December tour.

For the Devastating the Theatre Tour 2007/2008 Dani Nolden (vocals), Raphael Mattos (guitars), Fernando Peto (bass) and Fabio Buitvidas (drums) are now preparing a set list full of surprises, including songs from their upcoming album.