UK progressive metal quintet THRESHOLD release their colossal double concept album »Legends Of The Shires« today via Nuclear Blast. The 11th studio album by the band features old / new vocalist Glynn Morgan, who lent his vocals to the band's 1994 release, »Psychedelicatessen«. In contrast to the more straight-ahead heaviness and traditional structures of 2014's »For The Journey«, the new album is an admirable exercise in flexing creative muscles and revelling in exploratory flair.
The European press is also impressed by »Legends Of The Shires«, which is proved by several great soundcheck positions:
#1 - ROCK IT! (D)
#1 - POWERMETAL.DE (D)
#2 - ROCK HARD (D)
#2 - AARDSCHOK (NL)
#7 - METAL HAMMER (D)
#8 - SPARK (CZ)
To celebrate the release, THRESHOLD have unleashed a lyric video for new track, 'Stars And Satellites'. Watch and listen, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMbnECa3CJ4
"Welcome to the third single from our new album. It's a catchy little progressive number about finding your place in the world and I hope you enjoy it," says keyboardist Richard West. Karl Groom continues, "I am excited about the release of »Legends Of The Shires« today. It represents a huge achievement for the band and one of the most creative periods we have ever experienced. I hope it connects with those listening and has a lasting impression."
Vocalist Glynn Morgan is thankful for fans accepting him back into the fold and is excited to get out on the road with the guys: "I've always been a fan of the band. I was just a fan, keeping up to date, and I think Karl and Richard's songwriting, they're a great team and it's all good stuff. So when I got the call, how could I say no? A big thank you to all the fans who have welcomed me back. I hope you're loving the new tunes as much as I loved singing them! See you all in the fall on the »Legends« tour."
Order »Legends Of The Shires« now: http://nblast.de/ThresholdLOTSNB
Order »Legends Of The Shires« digitally: http://nblast.de/ThresholdDigital
More on »Legends Of The Shires«:
'Small Dark Lines' OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9NCuOe4zJk
'Lost In Translation' OFFICIAL TRACK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT7vFM7U9gU
Trailer #1 - Glynn Morgan and Jon Jeary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSwnotvwGio
Trailer #2 - Album Title: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJStwMgnQtk
Trailer #3 - Artwork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QErjzj0B3lY
»Legends Of The Shires« - Track Listing:
CD 1
01. The Shire (Part 1) 2:03
02. Small Dark Lines 5:24
03. The Man Who Saw Through Time 11:51
04. Trust The Process 8:44
05. Stars And Satellites 7:20
06. On The Edge 5:20
CD 2
07. The Shire (Part 2) 5:24
08. Snowblind 7:03
09. Subliminal Freeways 4:51
10. State Of Independence 3:37
11. Superior Machine 5:01
12. The Shire (Part 3) 1:22
13. Lost In Translation 10:20
14. Swallowed 3:54
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THRESHOLD live:
»Legends Of The Shires« Tour 2017
12.11. GR Athens - Kyttaro Live Club
17.11. UK Pwllheli - HRH Prog
18.11. UK Manchester - Rebellion
w/ DAMNATION ANGELS, DAY SIX
28.11. NL Weert - De Bosuil
29.11. D Hamburg - Markthalle
30.11. D Berlin - Lido
01.12. D Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal
02.12. D Munich - Feierwerk
03.12. CH Pratteln - Z7
05.12. D Stuttgart - Club Cann
06.12. D Hanover - Musikzentrum
07.12. B Kortrijk - De Kreun
08.12. D Essen - Turock
09.12. NL Zoetermeer - Boerderij
10.12. UK London - o2 Islington Academy
THRESHOLD is:
Steve Anderson | bass
Karl Groom | guitars
Glynn Morgan | lead vocals
Richard West | keyboards
Johanne James | drums
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More info:
www.thresh.net
www.facebook.com/threshold
www.nuclearblast.de/threshold
