MSRcast 327: ProgPower 2026 Primer with The Metal Exchange Podcast

On this episode of MSRcast, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon welcome Justin and Chris from The Metal Exchange Podcast for a deep dive into everything ProgPower USA 2026! With the festival fast approaching, we break down the lineup, discuss the bands we’re most excited to see, and make our picks for the must-see performances. We also look ahead to the future with our wish list of bands we’d love to see on next year’s ProgPower lineup.

But there’s plenty more metal to discuss! We catch up on the latest Hell’s Heroes news, including the 2027 lineup, and dive into the ongoing Demon Hunter lawsuit and the controversy surrounding the name KPop Demon Hunters.

Plus, we’ve got a killer setlist featuring Sunburst, Scardust, Threshold, Kamelot, and Sarof.

ProgPower predictions, festival wish lists, heavy metal news, and plenty of geekery—this episode has it all!

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