Threshold gig October 3rd
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WeekendWarrior
Patriot
Of course dude! Not a problem! It's pretty cool that we already have the set list so we know what to look forward to
What can I say? WOW! What an awesome performance from the Threshold guys at Camden Underworld.
We arrived at the venue about 7:30pm and met up with PQ bassist Steve. Bumped into Charlie Farrell (who some of you may know) and had a quick word with Rich West (Threshold keys player) and Mac (vocals). Biomechanical then hit the stage with their brand of what I can only describe as metal (Pantera style) with a nu-metal twist. Not my cup of tea at all.....I have heard mention of them being the "future of power metal". Can't see it myself.
Anyway, Threshold hit the stage just after 9pm and proceeded to play one of the most enjoyable sets I've ever witnessed. The entire band seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely. Jon Jeary was bouncing around, throwing shapes and generally playing some great bass. Karl and Nick were riffing like there was no tomorrow! Rich's keys sounded amazing and Johannes drumming was simply devestating! And Mac....what a front man and what a voice!
Personal set highlights for me were "Phenomenon", "Fragmentation", "Light and Space" and encore "Long way Home".
After helping Karl and Rich pack up their gear, we hung round for an hour chatting and around 11:30 we had to make a move back to Waterloo Station to get the train home, eventually walking through my door at 1:35am with my ears still buzzing. Eventually hit the sack around 2:30am and then up at 6:15 ...argghhhh!!
The tour bus stiil hadn't arrived to collect the guys when we left...I hope they weren't left hanging for too long in Camden Town!
If you can get your hands on "Critical Mass" then grab it! You really won't be disappointed!
We arrived at the venue about 7:30pm and met up with PQ bassist Steve. Bumped into Charlie Farrell (who some of you may know) and had a quick word with Rich West (Threshold keys player) and Mac (vocals). Biomechanical then hit the stage with their brand of what I can only describe as metal (Pantera style) with a nu-metal twist. Not my cup of tea at all.....I have heard mention of them being the "future of power metal". Can't see it myself.
Anyway, Threshold hit the stage just after 9pm and proceeded to play one of the most enjoyable sets I've ever witnessed. The entire band seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely. Jon Jeary was bouncing around, throwing shapes and generally playing some great bass. Karl and Nick were riffing like there was no tomorrow! Rich's keys sounded amazing and Johannes drumming was simply devestating! And Mac....what a front man and what a voice!
Personal set highlights for me were "Phenomenon", "Fragmentation", "Light and Space" and encore "Long way Home".
After helping Karl and Rich pack up their gear, we hung round for an hour chatting and around 11:30 we had to make a move back to Waterloo Station to get the train home, eventually walking through my door at 1:35am with my ears still buzzing. Eventually hit the sack around 2:30am and then up at 6:15 ...argghhhh!!
The tour bus stiil hadn't arrived to collect the guys when we left...I hope they weren't left hanging for too long in Camden Town!
If you can get your hands on "Critical Mass" then grab it! You really won't be disappointed!
WeekendWarrior
Patriot
wow. nice report!
it seems like you and the guys had a great time then!
i'm sure the concert was amazing. i'm going to see threshold live some time..yep
i ordered "critical mass" today, and i will have it by the end of next week!
NP: threshold - phenomenon
it seems like you and the guys had a great time then!
i'm sure the concert was amazing. i'm going to see threshold live some time..yep
i ordered "critical mass" today, and i will have it by the end of next week!
NP: threshold - phenomenon
Cheers WW! I have to say I haven't enjoyed myself so much at a show for years! It really was that good!! Such an underrated band!
looseunit
LooseUnit
re Threshold GIG
wow what a performance
after the gig we waited for the bus to arrive for 4 hours
but all is ok and we are trying to go and see star one tonight in ANTWERP
SEE YOU LATER
wow what a performance
after the gig we waited for the bus to arrive for 4 hours
but all is ok and we are trying to go and see star one tonight in ANTWERP
SEE YOU LATER
dragonmaiden
Lady of the Vale Forlorn
Thanks for the review Symphony. It sounds a truly memorable gig. I must get to see Threshold sometime in the near future. I didn't see them a Bloodstock....I think I was getting some stuff signed. Have to say thet Critical Mass is never off the CD player in this house at the minute. It's awesome.
Kalmakoff
Prototype of Simplicity
Thanks for the review Symphony! It was only recently I got into Threshold. Once I heard them, I bought Critical Mass and Wounded Land right away, and I'm planning to get some more.
Tet
Member
Yep, seconded. I'm afriad that while Biomechanical weren't quite as bad as at Bloodstock, they're still nothing to write home about. But Threshold were excellent. I've just got back from Dio who was also on form, and tomorrow is Dragonforce/Falconer. All in all a pretty good weekend of metal
Hopefully we'll see some more Threshold live activity in the UK over the next 12 months...and they gotta be at Bloodstock '03!
dragonmaiden
Lady of the Vale Forlorn
Indeed...I think there is already a thread on the Bloodstock forum trying to encourage Vince to get them there again. Here's hoping!!
looseunit
LooseUnit
all is going well on the threshold tour
the prog power gig in Holland went down well with a great crowd response, Heavens Cry playing just before Threshold took the stage.
We then overnighted to Hamburg to an awesome venue called the slaughter house, great sound and light show coupled with a very enthusiastic crowd, this had the guys feeding off the crowd energy, this didnt quite match the London gig in sound and peformance but it was very close.
We are now at the route 66 in Beligium where Heavens Cry will support for the next 3 nights.
need to get a little more sleep soon too much beer ......
talk later but go and buy critical mass now if you dont have it
this work is Thresholds best yet, if you have hypothectical and thought that was good and thought they couldnt do better then IMHO your wrong
LooseUnit
route 66 internet cafe
13.52pm
the prog power gig in Holland went down well with a great crowd response, Heavens Cry playing just before Threshold took the stage.
We then overnighted to Hamburg to an awesome venue called the slaughter house, great sound and light show coupled with a very enthusiastic crowd, this had the guys feeding off the crowd energy, this didnt quite match the London gig in sound and peformance but it was very close.
We are now at the route 66 in Beligium where Heavens Cry will support for the next 3 nights.
need to get a little more sleep soon too much beer ......
talk later but go and buy critical mass now if you dont have it
this work is Thresholds best yet, if you have hypothectical and thought that was good and thought they couldnt do better then IMHO your wrong
LooseUnit
route 66 internet cafe
13.52pm
Thanks for the update dude! Sounds like everything is going well. Got rid of any flyers yet? hehe!
looseunit
LooseUnit
hey Steve
yeqh the flyers are going well
man these french keyboards are hard to use so excuse the typos
people seem to be keen to hear the material
karl groom gave the mastered version so i just had a listen now at the venue
i think we could easily do a tour man no prob
ok see you soon
steve
going for a shower
yeqh the flyers are going well
man these french keyboards are hard to use so excuse the typos
people seem to be keen to hear the material
karl groom gave the mastered version so i just had a listen now at the venue
i think we could easily do a tour man no prob
ok see you soon
steve
going for a shower
LavagesOfTime
evangelist of Threshold
Glad to hear Steve is ok and the tour is going well. I can't wait to leave tomorrow, heading for Pratteln... meet Threshold and, why not, meet Steve, too!
LavagesOfTime
evangelist of Threshold
Sure I'll do! I'll spend the whole day there, bringing my left-handed classical guitar and having fun with Madrigal & co. playing the Thresh tunes I can play! Wish all of the people of the Thresh forum were there!
