"Dead Reckoning" Released!

This is a fun post today! Ok, so every now and then I become REALLY obsessed with a certain band who puts out amazing music. Well, I have been really excited about these guys for a few years now. They are Threshold. They are gifted virtuosos, all of them. I cannot stop listening to their first single off their new CD, "Dead Reckoning." The single is called "Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams." Such a good song! Dead Reckoning is available right now through amazonuk or hmv.co.uk

Threshold is what would be considered progressive rock/metal. Most bands like this are usually very tight musically, layering themselves with opulent keys, precision drumming, decibel bending vocals, bottom dwelling bass, and perfectly timed guitar threads. Threshold are above the crowd when compared to others like them. For one, their sound remains signature, although with this new release, they have tried some new elements to their overall sound that I think adds punch and depth. Two, Mac's vocals are always strong and continues to amaze me with his well placed range in his voice. The man can hit some high notes strongly! Three, Johanne's drumming is so tight...yet, he makes double bass drumming sound easy and relaxed. Double bass drumming in general is not obviously easy, but he keeps this band moving through their complex and furious time signatures very well. Fourth, my favorite element of this band has got to be Richard's keyboard playing. This guy adds so much to the sound. He fills it out beautifully, whether pounding on the keys with these metallic like samples or barely touching them down for an underlying symphonic tone beneath everyone else. You can really see just how hard this guy works when you watch Threshold's DVD, "Critical Energy."

Ok, so here's where I solicit this fantastic group. If you want to download the single, it's available through Itunes, Napster, or Nuclear Blast. You can also watch the video for "Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams" on YouTube...which I have posted above. Check this band's website out, give them a listen. When the CD comes to the states later in April, go out and pick up a copy. And if you don't like it, mail it to me...I will take it off your hands gladly! Hope you enjoy. More later...

Threshold Official Website:

www.thresh.net