INTERVIEW: BEYOND THRESHOLD
Read the feature Interview with Erik Virgin and John Sergel of BEYOND THRESHOLD talking about their new album ‘Who We Are’!!
Showing posts with label GOOMBA MUSIC. Show all posts
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
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Sunday, September 30, 2012
GOOMBA MUSIC SIGNS BEYOND THRESHOLD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS!!!
CHICAGO, IL – GOOMBA MUSIC is proud to announce the signing of the metal powerhouse BEYOND THRESHOLD! The band’s sophomore album entitled “WHO WE ARE” is scheduled for an October 2012 release with GOOMBA MUSIC in partnership with TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS.
This album marks the follow-up to their highly successful debut “Revolution” which was released in 2010. “Who We Are” will feature some of the band’s finest material and production to date! “WHO WE ARE” will be available worldwide in North America, Europe, South America, Japan, Australia, China, RSK (UK), Korea, and Russia through eOne Distribution.
“WHO WE ARE” was recorded at TVR Studios in Rockford, Illinois and produced by Jason Z. “The new album “Who We Are” definitely captures Beyond Threshold’s energy and is a soon-to-be classic in the metal and hard rock world!!” explains BEYOND THRESHOLD producer Jason Z.
The album is Aggressive, Powerful, Versatile, Intense, Unique – all distinguishing traits that have come to symbolize the fundamentals of metal/hardcore/rock revolutionaries BEYOND THRESHOLD.
Tim King (SOiL bassist and Director of A&R at Goomba Music) had extended the opportunity to BEYOND THRESHOLD after witnessing the rapid growth and dominance the band has achieved on recent SOiL/ BEYOND THRESHOLD tour runs. Tim King states, “When I heard the completed version of “Who We Are” I knew I had to team up with them to release it on Goomba Music.”
Look for BEYOND THRESHOLD tour announcements following the release of their sophomore effort “WHO WE ARE”.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Beyond Threshold and Hatebreed: Live Show Review
Beyond Threshold and Hatebreed - December 15, 2011 - Majestic Theater Madison, WI (Turkey Vulture Records)
I made a last minute decision to go see Hatebreed at the Majestic Theater in Madison, WI on Thursday, December 15, 2011. Of course I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed, since I’ve never been disappointed at a Hatebreed show. I don’t remember seeing the opening band, Beyond Threshold, before but once they came on it was a familiar look and sound. I quickly found out that they are a great opener.
Beyond Threshold was formed in 2006 and is under the Turkey Vulture Records label. They are from Rockford, IL which seems to be a hotbed of great bands lately. Vocalist Erik Virgin has a great voice that could have made him millions working as a demon voice-over in movies, but is put to excellent use in this metal band. He had pretty good stage presence; although I was a little worried he was going to wear holes in the stage pacing back and forth. He spent a lot of time interacting with the crowd, including going onto the floor between the stage and barriers.
The backup vocals from one of the guitarists and the bassists fit in perfectly. Unfortunately, while the Majestic is a beautiful location it was not original designed for metal shows, so the sound wasn’t perfect and the drums and bass were drowned out a lot. Even so, it was a great show that got the crowd moving and ready for Hatebreed. I really enjoyed the show they all put on and their sound and I will definitely be tracking them down more often. They have their first album, “Revolution,” out already and another is expected to be released in 2012. Check them out at their Facebook page.
I won’t waste my time actually reviewing Hatebreed. Anyone who has ever seen them live knows what to expect and anyone who hasn’t seen them live should put it on their bucket list. Strong vocals, great guitars and bass, and heavy double-bass drums make Hatebreed one of the best metal bands around. When Jamey Jasta comes on stage, you don’t expect the huge voice from him. In this show, they made it a very metal Christmas with decorations on all of their gear and the drum kit. The juxtaposition of a hardcore metal band and Christmas lights, stockings and a Christmas tree made the show that much better. Check out the video below of them performing Last Breath live at this show.
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