Threshold news

[Fixxer315]

From Bravewords.com:

British progressive protagonists, Threshold, have parted ways with vocalist Damian Wilson. The band have chosen to start a new chapter without him and he has told them he respects their decision.


Wilson enjoyed three stints with Threshold, performing on the band's most recent records For The Journey and March Of Progress, as well as their early releases Wounded Land and Extinct Instinct in the 1990's. Damian Wilson has been a great frontman for Threshold and the band would like to sincerely thank him and wish him every success in his future endeavours.


Threshold's new frontman will be Glynn Morgan (pictured above), the band's former vocalist from 1994 to 1996. Morgan appeared on Threshold's 1994 album Psychedelicatessen and returned to work with the band in 2008 to record tracks for the singles box set Paradox.


Glynn Morgan commented: "I was over the moon when I got the phone call. To work with Karl and Richard and be a part of the mighty Threshold story once more is a great honour. I can't wait to start recording, the new material has me hooked already."

http://bravewords.com/news/threshol...ian-wilson-former-singer-glynn-morgan-returns

And the revolving door of Threshold singers continues. It's almost as bad as Iced Earth

Seriously, I'm not quite sure what to make of this news. I was a huge fan of this band in the 2000's when Mac was on vocals, and was somewhat disappointed when he left the band shortly before their PPUSA performance in 2007. However, Damien came back and did a very good job with them. Yet, neither of their albums with him were truly special (although they did have their moments). On the other hand, I was not particularly impressed with Psychodelicatessen, the only album they did with Glynn on vocals. Perhaps the change will lite a fire under the band and we can get another classic album like Hypothetical or Subsurface, instead of the sequence of albums ranging from good (March of Progress) to mediocre (Dead Reckoning).

 

[WBS]

Wow - I am torn here on this news. The most recent Damien Albums have been incredible. However, Glynn is my fav singer that they have had and I am wondering if they are going in a new heavier direction with this new cd.

 

[TheLongshot]

Personally, I've always preferred Glynn over Damian in Threshold, so I approve the move.

 

[Torn2Shreds]

Actually really happy to hear this news... Been away from Threshold the past few albums. I was not really happy when Damian came in after the loss of Mac. I never thought Damian sounded right with the 'Mac" musical style/direction. I think Glynn will handle the Mac era stuff a lot better. He is great on Psychedelicatessen, and I am looking forward to what he will be bringing for the new album!!! A return to ProgPower with Glynn is in order!!!

 

[korruption]

Been away from Threshold the past few albums. I was not really happy when Damian came in after the loss of Mac.

I've been the same way. Although it's ironic since I didn't like Dead Reckoning at all but I liked some songs on March of Progress. Hopefully this will revive my interest.

 

[KingsGene]

From http://www.damian-wilson.net/ :

Damian Wilson's statement regarding the departure from Threshold:

Unfortunately this is not a mutual decision, but I respect it. After I had recorded the album and committed to the tour I was informed that Threshold were going to continue on without me. They have every right to make this choice, although it is difficult to part ways with a group of people you’ve shared so many experiences with.
I really enjoyed the past decade recording and touring with Threshold and wish them all the best for the future, with the hope we might work again on projects somewhere down the line.
The label Nuclear Blast are amazing, and with the wonderful support of the fan base the whole journey of being the frontman for Threshold has been fantastic.