Richard West discusses musical influences in final album trailer!

UK progressive metal quintet THRESHOLD released their colossal double concept album »Legends Of The Shires« last week via Nuclear Blast. The 11th studio album by the band features old / new vocalist Glynn Morgan, who lent his vocals to the band's 1994 release, »Psychedelicatessen«. In contrast to the more straight-ahead heaviness and traditional structures of 2014's »For The Journey«, the new album is an admirable exercise in flexing creative muscles and revelling in exploratory flair. In the final trailer covering the new album, Richard West discusses his and the band's musical influences:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3533e_M10A

Speaking about the band's influences, Richard comments: "I think when we come together as THRESHOLD, we all know what THRESHOLD is. We know it's going to be a combination of progressive and metal, with catchy pop elements as well. It's kinda what we've always done."

• Order »Legends Of The Shires« now: http://nblast.de/ThresholdLOTSNB
• Order »Legends Of The Shires« digitally: http://nblast.de/ThresholdDigital

Listen to new track 'Stars And Satellites': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMbnECa3CJ4

"Welcome to the third single from our new album. It's a catchy little progressive number about finding your place in the world and I hope you enjoy it," says keyboardist Richard West. Karl Groom continues, "I am excited about the release of »Legends Of The Shires« today. It represents a huge achievement for the band and one of the most creative periods we have ever experienced. I hope it connects with those listening and has a lasting impression."

Vocalist Glynn Morgan is thankful for fans accepting him back into the fold and is excited to get out on the road with the guys: "I've always been a fan of the band. I was just a fan, keeping up to date, and I think Karl and Richard's songwriting, they're a great team and it's all good stuff. So when I got the call, how could I say no? A big thank you to all the fans who have welcomed me back. I hope you're loving the new tunes as much as I loved singing them! See you all in the fall on the »Legends« tour."

More on »Legends Of The Shires«:

• 'Small Dark Lines' OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9NCuOe4zJk
• 'Lost In Translation' OFFICIAL TRACK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT7vFM7U9gU
• Trailer #1 - Glynn Morgan and Jon Jeary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSwnotvwGio
• Trailer #2 - Album Title: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJStwMgnQtk
• Trailer #3 - Artwork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QErjzj0B3lY

»Legends Of The Shires« - Track Listing:

CD 1

01. The Shire (Part 1) 2:03

02. Small Dark Lines 5:24

03. The Man Who Saw Through Time 11:51

04. Trust The Process 8:44

05. Stars And Satellites 7:20

06. On The Edge 5:20

CD 2

07. The Shire (Part 2) 5:24

08. Snowblind 7:03

09. Subliminal Freeways 4:51

10. State Of Independence 3:37

11. Superior Machine 5:01

12. The Shire (Part 3) 1:22

13. Lost In Translation 10:20

14. Swallowed 3:54

THRESHOLD live:

»Legends Of The Shires« Tour 2017

• 12.11. GR Athens - Kyttaro Live Club
• 17.11. UK Pwllheli - HRH Prog
• 18.11. UK Manchester - Rebellion

w/ DAMNATION ANGELS, DAY SIX

• 28.11. NL Weert - De Bosuil
• 29.11. D Hamburg - Markthalle
• 30.11. D Berlin - Lido
• 01.12. D Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal
• 02.12. D Munich - Feierwerk
• 03.12. CH Pratteln - Z7
• 05.12. D Stuttgart - Club Cann
• 06.12. D Hanover - Musikzentrum
• 07.12. B Kortrijk - De Kreun
• 08.12. D Essen - Turock
• 09.12. NL Zoetermeer - Boerderij
• 10.12. UK London - o2 Islington Academy