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Replica (Threshold Album)
Threshold are an English progressive metal band formed in Surrey in the late 1980s. The guitarist and producer Karl Groom has been the band's only consistent member. History 1988–1992 Threshold began their career in 1988, initially playing covers of metal groups like Ratt and Testament. As they continued playing together, they began to write their own songs, and eventually stopped playing covers altogether. Early recordings were released locally on cassette under the band name "If Not, Why?". They played their first gig at The Compasses in Egham, Surrey, with Jon Jeary on vocals and Ian Bennett on bass. In 1992, they signed their first record deal, and after adding vocalist Damian Wilson to the group alongside guitarists Karl Groom and Nick Midson, bassist Jon Jeary and drummer Tony Grinham, produced their first commercial recording, "Intervention," which was released on a Dutch progressive rock compilation album. Shortly afterwards, keyboardist Richard West joined the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johanne James
Johanne James is the drummer for United Kingdom, British progressive metal band Threshold (band), Threshold. He joined the band officially, replacing Mark Heaney, in 2001, to record the album ''Hypothetical (album), Hypothetical'', which occurred after having toured with the band in support of the albums ''Extinct Instinct'' and ''Clone (Threshold album), Clone''. He also fronts the three-piece band Kyrbgrinder, in which he is the vocalist and drummer. He is also the drummer for Symphony of Pain. He has been awarded Best Drummer by the Classic Rock Society five times, in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2014. Discography With Threshold (band), Threshold *''Hypothetical (album), Hypothetical'' (full-length, 2001) *''Concert in Paris'' (live album, 2002) *''Critical Mass (Threshold album), Critical Mass'' (full-length, 2002) *''Wireless (Threshold album), Wireless'' (remix album, 2003) *''Critical Energy'' (live album, 2004) *''Subsurface'' (full-length, 2004) *''Surface to Stage'' (liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Livedelica
Threshold are an English progressive metal band formed in Surrey in the late 1980s. The guitarist and producer Karl Groom has been the band's only consistent member. History 1988–1992 Threshold began their career in 1988, initially playing covers of metal groups like Ratt and Testament. As they continued playing together, they began to write their own songs, and eventually stopped playing covers altogether. Early recordings were released locally on cassette under the band name "If Not, Why?". They played their first gig at The Compasses in Egham, Surrey, with Jon Jeary on vocals and Ian Bennett on bass. In 1992, they signed their first record deal, and after adding vocalist Damian Wilson to the group alongside guitarists Karl Groom and Nick Midson, bassist Jon Jeary and drummer Tony Grinham, produced their first commercial recording, "Intervention," which was released on a Dutch progressive rock compilation album. Shortly afterwards, keyboardist Richard West joined the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For The Journey
''For the Journey'' is the tenth studio album by progressive metal band Threshold. It is the fourth and last studio album to feature lead vocalist Damian Wilson, the second and last to feature second guitarist Pete Morten and their third album on their current label, Nuclear Blast. Track listing Personnel Members *Damian Wilson – lead vocals, backing vocals *Karl Groom – guitar, backing vocals *Richard West – keyboards, backing vocals *Johanne James Johanne James is the drummer for United Kingdom, British progressive metal band Threshold (band), Threshold. He joined the band officially, replacing Mark Heaney, in 2001, to record the album ''Hypothetical (album), Hypothetical'', which occurred ... – drums *Steve Anderson – bass guitar, backing vocals *Pete Morten – guitar Production *Karl Groom and Richard West – production *Karl Groom – mixing *Mika Jussila – mastering References {{Authority control 2014 albums Nuclear Blast albums Threshold ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
March Of Progress (album)
''March of Progress'' is the ninth studio album by progressive metal band Threshold. It is the first studio album on which original lead vocalist Damian Wilson sings since his return in 2007. It is also their second album on their current label, Nuclear Blast. The limited edition includes a bonus track, "Divinity". Track listing Notes * Bonus track on limited edition US and digipack releases. Members *Damian Wilson – lead vocals *Karl Groom – guitar, backing vocals * Richard West – keyboards *Johanne James Johanne James is the drummer for United Kingdom, British progressive metal band Threshold (band), Threshold. He joined the band officially, replacing Mark Heaney, in 2001, to record the album ''Hypothetical (album), Hypothetical'', which occurred ... – drums *Steve Anderson – bass guitar *Pete Morten – guitar References {{Authority control 2012 albums Nuclear Blast albums Threshold (band) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Dungeon Siege Tale
A, or a, is the first letter and the first vowel letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, and others worldwide. Its name in English is '' a'' (pronounced ), plural ''aes''. It is similar in shape to the Ancient Greek letter alpha, from which it derives. The uppercase version consists of the two slanting sides of a triangle, crossed in the middle by a horizontal bar. The lowercase version is often written in one of two forms: the double-storey and single-storey . The latter is commonly used in handwriting and fonts based on it, especially fonts intended to be read by children, and is also found in italic type. In English, '' a'' is the indefinite article, with the alternative form ''an''. Name In English, the name of the letter is the ''long A'' sound, pronounced . Its name in most other languages matches the letter's pronunciation in open syllables. History The earliest known ancestor of A is ''aleph''—the first letter of the Phoenician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Reckoning (album)
''Dead Reckoning'' is the eighth studio album by progressive metal band Threshold. It is their first album since the departure of founding member Nick Midson and the last to feature long time vocalist Andrew "Mac" McDermott. It is also the only one to feature guest vocals (provided by Dan Swanö on two tracks) and their first album on their current label, Nuclear Blast. The song "Pilot in the Sky of Dreams" appeared on the 2008 film soundtrack '' In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale''. Before settling on the final title, the album had the working title of "Pilot in the Sky of Dreams". Many of the songs on the album use extensive flight and aviation metaphors. Some of these are conveyed in the titles of the songs (e.g. "Slipstream", "Pilot in the Sky of Dreams", "Safe to Fly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuclear Blast Records
Nuclear Blast Records is a German record label with subsidiary, subsidiaries located in Germany, the United States and Brazil. It was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Donzdorf. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label moved on to releasing albums by thrash metal, melodic death metal, grindcore, industrial metal, power metal and black metal bands, as well as tribute albums. It also distributes and promotes post-hardcore/metalcore labels SharpTone Records; another post-hardcore/metalcore label, Arising Empire, was in Nuclear Blast portfolio until its acquirement by Kontor New Media in 2020. In October 2018, French independent label Believe Digital acquired a majority stake in Nuclear Blast. History Nuclear Blast was formed in 1987 after founder Markus Staiger traveled throughout the United States for four weeks and saw a gig of his favorite band Blast (American band), BL'AST!. The label's first release was a vinyl compilation called ''Senseless Death'' (NB 00 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorelei 2011 - 03 Threshold - 18 (5923803092) (cropped)
The Lorelei ( ; or , or ; also found as ''Loreleï'', ''Lore Lay'', ''Lore-Ley'', ''Lurley'', ''Lurelei'' and ''Lurlei'' throughout history) is a , steep slate rock on the right bank of the River Rhine in the Rhine Gorge (or Middle Rhine) at Sankt Goarshausen in Germany, part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 1930s Loreley Amphitheatre is on top of the rock. It has been an infamous fluvial disaster site since its first records during the 10th century, with a varied mythos, ranging from dwarfs to a siren trying to explain the high number of ship wrecks and the loud echo inside the passage. Etymology The name comes from the old German words , Rhine dialect for "murmuring", and the Old German term "rock". The translation of the name would therefore be "murmur rock" or "murmuring rock". The heavy currents, and a small waterfall in the area (still visible in the early 19th century) created a murmuring sound, and this combined with the speci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Critical Energy
''Critical Energy'' is a live album by Threshold, released in 2004. Track list Disc 1 # "Phenomenon" (6.06) # "Oceanbound" (6.25) # "Choices" (8.41) # "Angels" (6.47) # "Falling Away" (7.09) # "Virtual Isolation" (6.10) # "Innocent" (4.21) # "Long Way Home" (6.06) # "Fragmentation" (7.00) Disc 2 # "Clear" (3.41) # "Life Flow" (3.53) # "Narcissus" (6.03) # "Sunseeker" (5.25) # "The Latent Gene" (7.57) # "Light And Space" (6.15) # "Sunrise On Mars" (5.29) # "Paradox" (9.25) # "Sanity's End" (10.16) DVD features *Complete concert footage (approx. 2 hours) *Stereo and 5.1 surround sound *Commentary by Karl Groom and Richard West *Critical Moments tour documentary *Additional concert footage from ProgPower USA 2002: Light And Space / The Latent Gene / The Ravages Of Time *Photo gallery by Sy Wooks Seddon Musicians * Andrew McDermott - vocals * Karl Groom - guitar * Nick Midson - guitar * Richard West - keyboard * Steve Anderson - bass guitar * Johanne James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subsurface (album)
''Subsurface'' is the seventh studio album by British progressive metal band Threshold. It was released in August 2004, and received an Album of the Month award in several European music magazines. It is the last album to feature founding member and guitarist Nick Midson. Songs on the album resume themes from earlier albums, including environmentalism and war, but also incorporating political themes. Reception In 2005, ''Subsurface'' was ranked number 472 in '' Rock Hard'' magazine's book ''The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time''. Track listing Personnel *Steve Anderson – bass guitar *Karl Groom – rhythm and solo guitar *Johanne James Johanne James is the drummer for United Kingdom, British progressive metal band Threshold (band), Threshold. He joined the band officially, replacing Mark Heaney, in 2001, to record the album ''Hypothetical (album), Hypothetical'', which occurred ... – drums * Andrew "Mac" McDermott – vocals *Nick Midson – rhyth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Critical Mass (Threshold Album)
''Critical Mass'' is the sixth album by British progressive metal band Threshold. It was recorded in early 2002 and released in September. It is also the last album to feature original bassist Jon Jeary, who left immediately after the release. He was replaced by Steve Anderson, who appears on the live album '' Critical Energy'' and subsequent albums. Track listing Notes *The song "Round and Round" contains a quote from The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. *The song "New Beginning" contains a quote from the I Ching Hexagram 32. Personnel * Andrew "Mac" McDermott – vocals *Johanne James – drums * Jon Jeary – bass *Karl Groom Karl Groom is a British guitarist and record producer. He is best known as a founding and the only constant member of the progressive metal band Threshold (band), Threshold. His production and mixing credits are mainly with progressive and power ... – guitar *Nick Midson – guitar * Richard West – keyboards References 2002 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypothetical (album)
''Hypothetical'' is the fifth studio album by British progressive metal band Threshold. The album was released on 20 March 2001. This is the first album to feature current drummer Johanne James, who had previously played with the band on tour. Track listing Personnel * Karl Groom – guitar * Johanne James Johanne James is the drummer for United Kingdom, British progressive metal band Threshold (band), Threshold. He joined the band officially, replacing Mark Heaney, in 2001, to record the album ''Hypothetical (album), Hypothetical'', which occurred ... – drums * Jon Jeary – bass * Andrew "Mac" McDermott – vocals * Nick Midson – guitar * Richard West – keyboards * Holger Haubold - backing vocals on "Narcissus" References 2001 albums Threshold (band) albums Inside Out Music albums Albums produced by Karl Groom {{2000s-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
