1993–1999
The band's debut album, Wounded Land, was released in 1993, taking its name and some thematic elements from Stephen R. Donaldson's novel of the same name. Wilson was unavailable to join the band for the follow-up tour, and so Glynn Morgan was recruited to replace him. He sang on the band's 1994 second recording, Psychedelicatessen, which spawned a music video for the song "Innocent," the band's first. The following year, Morgan and the band toured Europe and recorded some of their performances for the short live album, Livedelica.
Threshold took a break before their next effort, during which time Morgan and then-drummer Jay Micciche left to form Mindfeed. Rather than finding an unknown singer to replace him, the band turned again to Damian Wilson, and together they recorded 1997's Extinct Instinct. They followed this with another tour of Europe, this time supported by Enchant. Additionally, Johanne James, the band's current drummer, played with them for the first time during this tour. Wilson was unavailable for their next album, so former Sargant Fury vocalist Andrew "Mac" McDermott, joined to record Clone and would remain with them until 2007.
2000–2005
In 2001, Threshold released Hypothetical, which saw Johanne James firmly cemented as the band's permanent drummer. Another lineup change occurred in 2003, when bassist Jon Jeary left and was replaced by Steve Anderson. Around this time the band also re-released their first three studio albums in Special Editions, with bonus tracks, a remastered sound, expanded liner notes and, in the case of Wounded Land and Psychedelicatessen, special CD-ROM content. Their newer albums, starting with Hypothetical, were released in Limited Editions, with similar bonus content. The albums Critical Mass (2002) and Subsurface (2004) followed, interspersed by the double live album and DVD Critical Energy.
2006–2011
Threshold left their longtime label, InsideOut Music, in 2006 to join Nuclear Blast Records. Guitarist Nick Midson left the band in early 2007 for unknown reasons. The band released Dead Reckoning which spawned a music video for an edit of the song "Pilot in the Sky of Dreams". The song also appeared on the 2008 movie soundtrack In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale. This marks the first occasion of a song by the band appearing in a motion picture. In July 2007 vocalist Mac left the band and original singer Damian Wilson returned as Threshold's frontman for the first time in nearly a decade for the band's tour dates which extended into 2009. Pete Morten replaced Midson as guitarist for the tour and later albums. InsideOut Music released the first official Threshold compilation in November 2007. The album The Ravages of Time is a two-disc set covering all of the band's official albums from Wounded Land to Dead Reckoning. In 2009 the band released a limited edition eight-disc singles box set, including previously unreleased b-sides and brand new re-recordings of old demo songs released in other forms before, including Smile at the Moon, (which was debuted live on the 2009 Essence of Progression Tour), Shifting Sands, Half Way Home and Fist of Tongues. On 3 August 2011, former vocalist Andrew McDermott died of kidney failure.
2012–2017
On 24 August 2012, Nuclear Blast announced the release of March of Progress. It was the first album to feature Damian Wilson on vocals since 1997. The album was followed on 19 September 2014 by the band's tenth studio album For the Journey. The following year the band released the double live album "European Journey" recorded during their November 2014 tour. In February 2017, Pete Morten left Threshold to focus on his own projects, and the following month Threshold announced that they had parted ways with Damian Wilson.
2017–present
Glynn Morgan, the band's former vocalist from 1994 to 1996 replaced Damian Wilson for the album Legends of the Shires released in September 2017. The album entered the top 20 of the national album charts in Germany and Switzerland and spawned a music video for the song "Small Dark Lines". The following year the band released the live album "Two-Zero-One-Seven" recorded during their 2017 European tour. In July 2021 Threshold announced that they were back in the studio recording their twelfth studio album, teasing that "if Legends of the Shires had a slightly darker, moodier older brother then this would be it". In July 2022, the band announced their 12th album would be titled Dividing Lines, and it was released on 18 November 2022.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threshold_(band)
Studio albums
Wounded Land (1993)
Psychedelicatessen (1994)
Extinct Instinct (1997)
Clone (1998)
Hypothetical (2001)
Critical Mass (2002)
Subsurface (2004)
Dead Reckoning (2007)
March of Progress (2012)
For the Journey (2014)
Legends of the Shires (2017)
Dividing Lines (2022)
In the past there have been other bands who used the name Threshold:
1. An R&B band. Fronted by singer Angela Carole Brown, and led by composer/guitarist Linda Taylor, Threshold includes drummer Laval Belle (Earth, Wind & Fire), bassist Del Atkins (Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige), organist Mikal Majeed (Rick Zunigar), keyboardist Ed Roth (Coolio, The Brothers Johnson), and singers Catte Adams (Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole) and Janelle Sadler (Natalie Cole, Ozzy Osbourne).
2. Finnish progressive rock band/project Threshold released their lone album "Paradise Now" in 1981. The band was a brainchild of (Pelle Miljoona's bassist) Ari Taskinen who wrote all the songs and plays keyboards and 12-string guitar here. Others participating were Vando Suvanto, Esa Kotilainen, Yari, Rubberduck Jones, Stefan Jones, Pia Noponen and Jone Takamäki.
3. A Progressive Thrash Metal band from France. The band formed in 1988 and released an album in 1991 entitled: "Within the Expanse". Band members include: Stein Guitton - Guitar, Tristan Leroy - Guitar, François Morgues - Bass, and Regis Lebrun - Drums.
4. An Atlanta-based religious punk band from the 80s. Threshold is an obscure band who appears on "The View: An Atlanta Compilation 1984-1990."
Devoted
Threshold Lyrics
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(calling you under)
Pulling us off course
Just as we are beginning to get closer
Closer to the light, closer to the light
and it gets harder to concentrate
And it gets harder to concentrate
and we must keep our faces pointing
Straight into the light
And upwards into his domain
We can have help as we are getting closer
Closer to the light, closer to the light
and it gets harder to compensate
And it gets harder to compensate
And it gets harder to compensate
I can see you, you're not there fog of existence fills the air
I can't matter now I've found art of freedom, safe and sound
When I feel that hope is lost only the devoted know the cost
The lyrics to the song "Devoted" by the progressive metal band Threshold speak to the human experience of struggling to stay on the path towards enlightenment, despite being pulled off course by fear and temptation. The opening lines express the fear that we feel towards the void, which is a metaphor for the unknown and the potential risks that come with moving towards something new. This fear can be seductive, calling us under and tempting us away from our path towards the light. The repetition of the phrase "closer to the light" reinforces the idea that the ultimate goal is enlightenment or spiritual fulfillment.
The second verse speaks to the difficulties that arise when attempting to stay on this path, especially as we get closer to our goal. Distractions, doubts, and other obstacles can get in the way of our focus and concentration. Despite these challenges, the singer urges the listener to keep their faces pointed towards the light and upwards into "his" domain, which could refer to God or some other higher power. The use of the word "help" suggests that the singer believes it is possible to receive assistance on this journey.
The final verse of the song takes a more personal turn, with the singer addressing someone directly. The first two lines express a sense of disorientation or confusion, as if the person being addressed is not fully present. However, the sense of loss is quickly dispelled by the revelation that the singer has found the "art of freedom" and is now feeling safe and sound. The last line of the song is particularly powerful, as it speaks to the idea that the journey towards enlightenment or spiritual fulfillment is not an easy one. Only those who are truly committed and devoted to the path understand the cost that comes with it.
Overall, "Devoted" is a deeply introspective and philosophical song that explores themes of fear, temptation, and the human search for meaning and understanding. The lyrics offer a reminder that the path towards enlightenment is not an easy one, but it is one worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
We fear the void like some dark temptation
We are scared of the unknown, as if it were an alluring force
(calling you under)
Tempts us towards it
Pulling us off course
Leading us astray from our intended path
Just as we are beginning to get closer
Right when we are making progress
Closer to the light, closer to the light
Nearing our goal
and it gets harder to concentrate
It becomes increasingly difficult to focus
and we must keep our faces pointing
We have to stay focused and headed
Straight into the light
Towards our goal
And upwards into his domain
Toward the divine
We can have help as we are getting closer
We can receive assistance while nearing our goal
and it gets harder to compensate
It becomes more difficult to make up for mistakes or losses
I can see you, you're not there fog of existence fills the air
Surrounding us in a hazy, unclear world, we may see things that aren't actually there
I can't matter now I've found art of freedom, safe and sound
I am unimportant as I have found the path to freedom and feel secure
When I feel that hope is lost only the devoted know the cost
The true value of dedication and determination can only be understood by those who have experienced loss or despair
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON JEARY, KARL GROOM
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