Classic Rock Prog Special

[forgottenglory]

UK Classic Rock magazine has issued a Prog Special this month. There are tons of bands featured from all over the world from different eras. Being a UK magazine I would have thought that Threshold would have been featured. But no there's not even a thumbnail about the best UK Progressive Metal band in a UK publication *shakes head*

 

[Cello]

Shame

We should get a massive amount of people to email their disgruntledness to them

 

[Astrid]

Shame

We should get a massive amount of people to email their disgruntledness to them

I agree, this is outrageous!

 

[BurningDownTheMiddle]

Not that much of a surprise when a check of their artist database on their web page doesn't show Threshold either!

BUT

As you say "this month", it seems they have issued a prog issue in March 09, the article below saying "issue 1"

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/top-posts/classic-rock-presentsprog-onsale-wednesday-march-25th/

So perhaps it is a series, and Threshold will appear in the future?

 

[LavagesOfTime]

Perhaps it's a "strictly prog" issue and Threshold are considered "just" a metal band

 

[forgottenglory]

^ Well it features Symphony X and Dream Theater. Both these bands are more Prog Metal than Prog Rock. To make matters worse they mention 'Music from The Elder' by KISS as being Prog! They must have never heard the superior Clone by Threshold. Out of curiosity, I looked up the KISS album. Listening to it now, there is nothing Prog about that! Thank God for the Internet; I can listen to music without having to rely on magazines to find out about good music!

 

[LavagesOfTime]

^ Well it features Symphony X and Dream Theater.

Ouch!

 

[BurningDownTheMiddle]

I emailed them on 26th to ask if Threshold will feature in the future - no reply yet

 

[BurningDownTheMiddle]

I got a reply - no mention of Threshold, but just saying there will be four or five more issues.

The implication is that there will be plenty of chance to include everyone but I guess we'll have to wait and see

I have replied to them, seeking clarification!

 

[forgottenglory]

Well hopefully a British magazine will have the idea of including Britain's Finest Prog Metal band or do we have to count on a German Magazine to do that?!

 

[Iris0367]

Well hopefully a British magazine will have the idea of including Britain's Finest Prog Metal band or do we have to count on a German Magazine to do that?!

I wouldn't mind that at all!

 

[Markoth]

CRPP may have forgotten Threshold but at least Classic Rock has this news on their website:

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/thresh-metal-box-set/#more-23417

 

[BurningDownTheMiddle]

Found this on a web blog

Classic Rock Presents Prog Issue 4 hits the shops this coming Wednesday (September 30th).

The new issue features Wetton and Bruford talking about the making of Red.
Also Genesis, Gong, Radiohead, Hawkwind, Zappa, Wakeman, Cardiacs, Esoterica, Bigelf, Damian Wilson, Arjen Lucassen, Swedish Prog and loads more.
There is also the usual free CD.

 

[Cello]

Interesting....think there's any way to be able to get that issue outside of the UK?

 

[Markoth]

It's available outside of the UK but now you can also order CRPP and it's way cheaper than to buy it from the newsstands. I ordered it today.

https://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/store/displaystore.asp?sid=565

 

[forgottenglory]

Anybody believe in the power of one? Threshold or at least Damian Wilson seems to be featured in the latest instalment of the Prog Special! I'm going to check it out soon...

 

[forgottenglory]

Back from the bookstore: there is an interesting two page article with Damian. There is a full page close up of Damian and a one page article. It's a very interesting read so is worth buying!

Unreal thing is as I walked out of the book store, I saw Biff Byford of Saxon come round the corner! I was so stunned as it was unexpected. I couldn't remember his name so carried on quietly instead of going back and say:"Hey aren't you that dude from Saxon? I can't remember your name but I love you music."

Rock stars lurking at every corner of the streets. London roxx or what?!?

 

[BurningDownTheMiddle]

Biggest store down here didn't have it and no prospect of a trip to the big smoke any time soon

 

[Markoth]

It seems that Classic Rock Magazine is now the official Threshold news channel

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/threshold-stream-new-version-of-old-unreleased-song/

 

[forgottenglory]

^ Well that's great to know that they have decided to give a bit more exposure to their finest homeland band!