THRESHOLD

THRESHOLD Keyboardist Signs Endorsement Deal With Korg


THRESHOLD keyboardist Richard West has signed an endorsement deal with Korg UK that will see him using two Korg keyboards for the band's future live shows as well as in the studio. West has issued the following statement:

"I've been using Korg keyboards ever since our first European tour in 1994. I started with an O1W and later upgraded to the Trinity and Triton. Now I have a Triton Extreme and an MS2000B, giving me a very powerful stage setup and a wonderful array of sonic possibilities".

As previously reported, Threshold are currently at Thin Ice Studios in Surrey, England recording their 8th studio album. It is expected to be complete by the beginning of November. In a recent post on the band's forum, West commented: "The writing's been going really well. We've been modernising the way we approach certain aspects of our writing, but we've still got the same core Threshold values. We're really looking forward to getting everything produced and finished, hopefully it'll be our best album yet, with one or two surprises for you..."

The album is scheduled for release on Nuclear Blast early in 2007, with a tour planned for next spring followed by festival shows.

THRESHOLD Check In From The Studio, New Song Titles Revealed


As previously reported, UK prog-metal act THRESHOLD are currently in the studio working on a new album. They have issued the following progress report:

"Threshold have started recording the follow-up to their 2004 album Subsurface at Thin Ice Studios in Surrey, England. Much of the drums, guitars and keyboards have now been recorded, with Mac's vocals due to be recorded at the beginning of October.

No title has been announced for the album, but the song titles are as follows:
'Slipstream',
'This Is Your Life',
'Elusive',
'Disappear',
'Fighting For Breath',
'Hollow',
'Safe To Fly',
'One Degree Down',
'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams'.

Recording is expected to be complete in November, with a release planned for early in 2007."

THRESHOLD - Tentative New Album Title Revealed

THRESHOLD are currently recording the follow-up to their award winning 2004 album Subsurface. Recording is taking place at Thin Ice Studios and Bray Studios in the south of England, produced by Karl Groom and Richard West.

The new album has a working title of Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams, and the song titles are:
'Slipstream',
'This Is Your Life',
'Elusive',
'Disappear',
'Fighting For Breath',
'Hollow',
'Safe To Fly',
'One Degree Down',
'Landing Lights'.

Mac, in the middle of vocal sessions at Bray, said: 'If I thought it would be this good I'd have joined Threshold sooner! I've got a good feeling about this album. I think things are going to snowball for us next year, I thought so even before I heard the demos. I'm having brilliant time!'

Recording and mixing of Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams is expected to be complete in November, with a release planned for early in 2007 via Nuclear Blast.

THRESHOLD Confirms Cover Artist For New Album

UK-based progressive metallers THRESHOLD have confirmed that their new CD artwork will be created by Thomas Ewerhard, who's credits include KING'S X, VANDEN PLAS and ASIA. Thomas Ewerhard has been responsible for Threshold's artwork since 1998, including the iconic Hypothetical and Subsurface covers. The title of Threshold's new album is confirmed to be the previously-announced Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams. The band plan to finish recording during November, with a release date planned for 2007. Recording is taking place at Thin Ice Studios and Bray Studios in the south of England, produced by Karl Groom and Richard West. Recording and mixing of Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams is expected to be complete in November, with a release planned for early in 2007 via Nuclear Blast.
Some song titles are:
'Slipstream',
'This Is Your Life',
'Elusive',
'Disappear',
'Fighting For Breath',
'Hollow',
'Safe To Fly',
'One Degree Down',
'Landing Lights'.

Dan Swanö Lays Down "Brutal" Backing Vocals On THRESHOLD Album

Swedish multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, SECOND SKY, BLOODBATH) has laid down backing vocals on the new album from U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD, entitled Dead Reckoning. Swanö guests on the opening song of the album 'Slipstream' and the third song Elusive.

Commented Swanö: "My backing growls on the upcoming Threshold album are the most brutal thing you will hear from me in quite some time. Tore my throat apart for these guys!!"

Dead Reckoning was produced by Karl Groom and Richard West at Thin Ice Studios.
The tracklist is as follows:
'Slipstream',
'This Is Your Life',
'Elusive', 'Hollow',
'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams',
'Fighting For Breath',
'Disappear',
'Safe To Fly',
'One Degree Down'.

Threshold's last album, Subsurface, picked up 15 "Album Of The Month" awards across the globe. Earlier this year the band moved to Nuclear Blast Records to join a highly successful roster of bands including IN FLAMES, NIGHTWISH and BLIND GUARDIAN.

Dead Reckoning is due for release through Nuclear Blast Records on March 23, 2007.

THRESHOLD - Cover Art Of Forthcoming Album Revealed


The artwork for THRESHOLD's forthcoming album, Dead Reckoning, can be seen on the left (click to enlarge). It was created by Davide Nadalin at Nerve Design, who has previously done covers for EXTREMA and BLINDED COLONY.

As previously reported, Dead Reckoning was produced by Karl Groom and Richard West at Thin Ice Studios. The tracklist is as follows:
'Slipstream',
'This Is Your Life',
'Elusive',
'Hollow',
'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams',
'Fighting For Breath',
'Disappear',
'Safe To Fly',
'One Degree Down'.
Vocalist Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, SECOND SKY, ex-BLOODBATH) contributes backing vocals to 'Slipstream' and 'Elusive'.

The album will be released on March 23rd through Nuclear Blast.

THRESHOLD - New Band Member Promo Pictures Available

THRESHOLD have issued the following update:

"The Biography area has been updated, and there are new individual band member photographs under the More section of the page. The location for the photo shoot was the cellar of Bray Film Studios, where many scenes from the original Hammer House Of Horror movies were filmed. The pictures were taken by John Tucker, photographer and author of the book Suzie Smiled... Tales From The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal."

Goto this location to check out the pictures.

As previously reported, Threshold recently announced that guitarist Pete Morten (SOLILOQUY) has been named as the band's second guitarist for their forthcoming live shows, following the announcement that Nick Midson will be taking a break from the band.

Threshold will release their new album, Dead Reckoning, on March 23rd through Nuclear Blast.

The tracklist is as follows:
'Slipstream',
'This Is Your Life',
'Elusive', 'Hollow',
'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams',
'Fighting For Breath',
'Disappear',
'Safe To Fly',
'One Degree Down'.

Vocalist Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, SECOND SKY, ex-BLOODBATH) contributes backing vocals to 'Slipstream' and 'Elusive'.

Et voici la pochette :



"Dead Reckoning"

01. Slipstream
02. This Is Your Life
03. Elusive
04. Hollow
05. Pilot in the Sky of Dreams
06. Fighting For Breath
07. Disappear
08. Safe To Fly
09. One Degree Down

Sortie le 23 mars

THRESHOLD - New Video In The Works, New Downloadable Single Due To Be Released In March




THRESHOLD have issued the following update:

"Threshold will travel to Leipzig in Germany next week to shoot a video for the song 'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams', taken from their forthcoming album Dead Reckoning. The song has been edited by producers / band members Karl Groom and Richard West at Thin Ice Studios down from a length of 9.44 to just under four minutes for the video version.

The video will be produced by Film-M, who's previous credits include DISILLUSION, AMON AMARTH, DEW-SCENTED and DEADSOUL TRIBE. The band were meant to shoot the video this week, but snow at London's airports made it impossible to travel.

'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams' will also be released as a download single on March 5th.
The track list for the single will be:
'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams' (radio version),
'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams' (album version),
'Elusive' (radio version)

Under new chart rules the single should qualify for the official UK singles chart on downloads alone.

Threshold's forthcoming album Dead Reckoning will be released on March 23rd (US: March 20th, UK: March 26th) through Nuclear Blast Records

voici des extraits :

http://www.melodicrock.com/audio/Threshold01.mp3
http://www.melodicrock.com/audio/Threshold02.mp3
http://www.melodicrock.com/audio/Threshold03.mp3
http://www.melodicrock.com/audio/Threshold04.mp3
http://www.melodicrock.com/audio/Threshold05.mp3

ça y est le single en téléchargement uniquement est dispo.
Et la video correspondante, en attendant l'album (le 23) est ici :

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qw1M-e0CeQ

Threshold's new single 'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams' is now available as a download single through major digital outlets. The track list for the single is:

1. Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams - radio version (3.53)
2. Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams - album version (9.44)
3. Elusive - radio version (3.53)

SEE THE VIDEO HERE:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qw1M-e0CeQ

BUY THE SINGLE HERE:
www.itunes.com
www.napster.com

The songs are from Threshold's forthcoming album 'Dead Reckoning' which will be released on 23 March (UK 26 March, US 03 April).

voici le clip de cet excellent titre "pilot in the sky of dreams"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qw1M-e0CeQ

THRESHOLD - North American Release Date Of Dead Reckoning Bumped To April

THRESHOLD's Dead Reckoning will now be released in North America on April 24th via Nuclear Blast Records. The European street date is still this week: March 23rd.


The tracklist is as follows:
'Slipstream',
'This Is Your Life',
'Elusive',
'Hollow',
'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams',
'Fighting For Breath',
'Disappear',
'Safe To Fly',
'One Degree Down'.

As previously reported, Dead Reckoning's first single, 'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams', is now available as a download single through iTunes, Nuclear Blast, Napster and other outlets.

The tracklist for the single is: 'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams' (radio), 'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams (album) and 'Elusive' (radio version). You can also watch the new video for the single, filmed by Film-M who's previous credits include DISILUSION, AMON AMARTH and DEAD SOUL TRIBE."

Video de 'Pilot In the Sky of Dreams' du dernier album de Threshold. Peut-être le meilleur titre de cet album qui fait normalement pas loin de 10 minutes sur le CD, ramené pour la video à 4 minutes sans trop en dénaturer l'essence!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qw1M-e0CeQ

Threshold ** Pressure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL4xQlDrWUA
Threshold ** Innocent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvAyboPcwLk
Threshold ** Fragmentation (acoustic) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOUWIJCeYzU

THRESHOLD Singer Pulls Out Of Upcoming Festival Shows; Former Vocalist Steps Up

UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD have issued the following update:

"Threshold's singer (Andrew) "Mac" (McDermott) has astonished his fellow band members by deciding not to perform at this weekend's Metal Camp and Earthshaker festivals in Slovenia and Germany.

Fortunately the band's previous singer Damian Wilson has come to the rescue and will perform at the festivals with the band for the first time since 1997.

Damian Wilson is currently lead singer for the band HEADSPACE who recently supported OZZY OSBOURNE for UK shows including Wembley Arena."

Threshold hit the road on the Live Reckoning tour, in late August with a support package featuring COMMUNIC, MACHINE MEN and SERENITY.

Also, the band will be supporting KAMELOT in London on September 28th. The opening band will be Serenity.

Mac, le chanteur du combo prog THRESHOLD, a quitté le groupe. L'ancien chanteur du groupe Damian Wilson assurera l'intérim sur les prochaines dates du groupe.

http://www.thresh.net/

THRESHOLD - Original Singer To Stand In For Upcoming Live Dates

UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD, who recently parted ways with singer (Andrew) "Mac" (McDermott), have issued the following update:

"Threshold's original vocalist Damian Wilson has confirmed that he'll perform with the band for all their tour dates this year following the departure of previous vocalist Mac. Damian already stood in earlier this month for the band's performances at Slovenia's Metal Camp and Germany's Earthshaker Festival.

Damian Wilson sang on Threshold's early albums Wounded Land and Extinct Instinct. He is currently lead singer for the band HEADSPACE who recently supported OZZY OSBOURNE for UK shows including Wembley Arena."

See the band's tour itinerary here.

THRESHOLD Removed From Subtracto Progfest Line-Up

UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD, who recently parted ways with singer (Andrew) "Mac" (McDermott), have issued the following update:

"Norway's Subtacto Progfest has announced financial difficulties and has cancelled Threshold and PENDRAGON from the bill three days before the festival takes place.

A statement posted on the Subtacto website explained that 'The reason for this is that we as organisers don't have enough funds to see this through. We therefore have to reorganise the event, and that means that we can't afford those two bands.'

Threshold are disappointed at the cancellation and expressed their sympathy to all their fans who bought tickets and were hoping to see them perform. The festival is offering full refunds to fans who no longer want to attend.

Full details can be found on the Subtacto website."

THRESHOLD - Preparing For European Tour

Threshold are currently making final preparations for their forthcoming European tour starting at the end of August. It features a strong three band support package: COMMUNIC, MACHINE MEN and SERENITY. The tour takes in Germany, Holland, Czech Republic, Hungary, France, Switzerland and Belgium, with Threshold going on to play further dates in England, Denmark and the US later in the year with the likes of IT BITES, KAMELOT and AFTER FOREVER.

Threshold recently experienced the unexpected departure of their singer Mac just days before their first festivals of the year, but fortunately the band's original vocalist Damian Wilson was able to step in for all this year's tour dates. Wilson sang on the band's first and third albums, but apart from a few live UK shows before the release of Wounded Land, he has only toured once with the band back in 1997. "Having Damian Wilson back on vocals adds an edge to the shows this time around", says guitarist and founding member Karl Groom. "Fans who have never had a chance to see him perform with Threshold now have a great opportunity we never thought would happen."

Damian Wilson is also currently lead singer of HEADSPACE, a British progressive rock band featuring keyboard player Adam Wakeman, son of the legendary YES keyboard player Rick Wakeman. Fortunately the Threshold tour dates didn't clash with any Headspace commitments, and after playing two festivals with Threshold in July, Wilson was able to commit to the rest of Threshold's tour schedule. "Playing the festivals was a lot of fun, even without preparation and it was compelling to be greeted with such a positive response. I guess it's the same with most singers; give me a stage and I'm happy, give me an audience and I'm thrilled."

Also new to the band's touring line-up this year is guitarist Pete Morten, filling in for Nick Midson who decided to take some time off from the band last year. "This is a moment in my life that I am very much looking forward to and I don't plan on taking it for granted", says Morten. He also fronts his own band who are currently being produced by Karl Groom. "I see this tour with Threshold as an amazing opportunity to not only play with an amazing band and further my craft as a musician, but see this as a great promotional vehicle for my own band SOLILOQUY."

This year's set list will include a blend of new songs from the Dead Reckoning album alongside older classics including songs from when Damian Wilson was in the band. "We're doing a few tracks from Wounded Land and Extinct Instinct, but the main focus is to promote the new album," says keyboard player Richard West. "We ended the last two festivals with 'This Is Your Life' (from Dead Reckoning) and Damian really owned it, he gave it a new flavour and it sounded amazing."

Threshold's tour kicks off in Germany on August 31st. For a complete list of dates, click here.

THRESHOLD Win Triple Honours At UK Classic Rock Society Awards

UK prog-metallers THRESHOLD have won awards for best singer, best drummer and best album track at the Classic Rock Society Awards in the UK last evening.

Johanne James won the best drummer award for the second consecutive year. Damian Wilson won the best vocalist award after returning to the band for last year's tour. The best album track award was won by Richard West's song 'Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams' from Threshold's latest studio album Dead Reckoning.