Threshold
Formed: 1988
From:
Surrey,
United Kingdom
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Threshold News
Below is our complete Threshold news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Threshold Post New Song Online
U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD have made a new song available on their web site. It's a radio version of "Slipstream", the opening track from the band's forthcoming album "Dead Reckoning". The song features additional guest vocals from Swedish multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, SECOND SKY, BLOODBATH).
THRESHOLD will release a download single called "Pilot in the Sky of Dreams" on March 5. The album "Dead Reckoning" will be released in Europe on March 23 (U.S. March 20, U.K. on March 26) through Nuclear Blast Records. More...
Threshold Confirm Tour Dates
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.
The band have since announced the following live dates:
July
20 - Metalcamp Festival - Tolmin, Slovenia
21 - Earthshaker Festival - Kreuth, Germany
Augusts
4 - Subtacto Progfest - Oslo, Norway
October
6 - Progpower Festival - Atlanta, GA More...
Dan Swano Does Backing Vocals On Threshold Album
Swedish multi-instrumentalist/producer Dan Swano (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".
Commented Swano: "My backing growls on the upcoming THRESHOLD album (and the upcoming WINDS album) is the most brutal thing you will hear from me in quite some time. Tore my fucken throat apart for these guys!!"
"Dead Reckoning" is scheduled for release on March 23, 2007 release via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was produced by guitarist Karl Groom and keyboardist Richard West at Thin Ice Studios.
Threshold Announce New Album Title
U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD have changed the projected title of their new album to "Dead Reckoning" from the previously announced "Pilot in the Sky of Dreams".
On the change of album title, keyboardist Richard West commented, "We decided that the working title 'Pilot in the Sky of Dreams' was more suitable as a song title — it didn't sound solid or powerful enough to represent the overall sound of the album."
"Dead Reckoning" was produced by Karl Groom and Richard West at Thin Ice Studios. The track listing is as follows:
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
Threshold Offer Update
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!'
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.
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.
Threshold Announce 2007 Release Date
One of Nuclear Blast's latest signings, THRESHOLD, from England, is now back at Thin Ice Studios in Surrey to start recording their new album. The record is expected to be complete by the beginning of November. In a recent post on the band's forum, keyboard player Richard 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 Sign With Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast Records has announced that THRESHOLD have inked a deal with the label.
Quote from guitarist Karl Groom and keyboardist Richard West: "We're delighted to join Nuclear Blast, it's a really positive move for us and we're looking forward to reaching a lot more fans across the world. The label has a fantastic roster of bands and it's exciting to be part of the family. Watch out for great things ahead!"
Threshold will enter the studio in August and October to record their next album, due to be released in early 2007. A tour is scheduled for spring, 2007.
Threshold Release New Exclusive Download Single
Hot on the heels of THRESHOLD's highly acclaimed live album, "Surface To Stage", comes a brand new three-track single available exclusively to download from iTunes.
The single features radio edits of "Pressure" and "Mission Profile" and a previously unheard acoustic version of the ballad "Flags And Footprints". Tracks can be purchased individually and you can hear audio samples at iTunes or the THRESHOLD web site.
iTunes exclusive EP track listing:
01. Pressure (radio version) (3:51)
02. Mission Profile (radio version) (5:21)
03. Flags And Footprints (acoustic version) (3:33) More...
Bloodstock Changes Set Times
Bloodstock has shuffled their set times, so take note if you are planning to attend. This means bands will start earlier in the day on both days. Nearly all stage 2 bands will be playing during changeovers of stage 1 so you should all get to see all the bands on the bill if you want to. The festival takes place 2 weeks from today in The UK.
Here are the new set times: More...
Gamma Ray To Headline Bloodstock 04
After their triumphant appearance at Bloodstock in 2002, GAMMA RAY return to headline the Friday night of 3rd September 2004. Creating an opening night of pure Metal Mayhem, Gamma Ray will be joined by the mighty SINERGY (including members of Children of Bodom) and from the UK, the oustanding, ILLUMINATUS who demand to be witnessed on a big stage! Anyone who has seen them on tour recently will realise why they are back this year.
The Friday night lineup will be:
GAMMA RAY - 3rd UK visit
THRESHOLD
SINERGY - Only their second visit to the UK
ILLUMINATUS - Highlight of Bloodstock 2003, Powerplay 9/10
INFOBIA
Other UK bands recently confirmed are Power Metal heroes INTENSE opening up the main stage on Saturday, with Doomsters THE PROPHECY , GUTWORM , Progressive HUMANITY and RITUAL OF HATE , nicely filling the Darwin Suite on Saturday.
Another 7 or 8 bands are expected to be added to the Bloodstock bill in the coming weeks/months.
Children of Bodom To Headline Bloodstock 04
Finnish metalers CHILDREN OF BODOM are set to headline the Bloodstock festival on Saturday 4th September 2004. They will be joined on the Saturday by fellow countrymen SONATA ARCTICA for their first ever UK show, and from the UK, THRESHOLD, will be promoting their new CD and Live CD/DVD, in the special guest slot on Friday 3rd September.
The Lineup so far is: More...
