OBLIVION PROTOCOL – the prog rock/metal supergroup led by Threshold keyboard player and songwriter Richard West – will release their anticipated debut album “The Fall Of The Shires” on August 18th through Atomic Fire Records. In advance of the record’s release, the band today unveils their latest single, “The Fall (Part 1),” and an accompanying lyric video.
West comments, “This was the first song I wrote for ‘The Fall Of The Shires’ and was originally intended for Threshold. You’ll notice that it has a strong melodic connection to the opening song from “Legends Of The Shires” and also features a beautiful guest solo by Threshold‘s Karl Groom.”
The cover art for “The Fall Of The Shires” was designed by celebrated artist Thomas Ewerhard who was responsible for so many of Threshold‘s classic covers such as “Hypothetical” and “Subsurface”, and depicts the downfall. The record’s first single, “Forests In The Fallout,” is told from the perspective of the suppressed people and is the perfect introduction to this new progressive metal masterpiece.
OBLIVION PROTOCOL‘s lineup is completed with three renowned musicians: guitarist Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation), bassist Simon Andersson (Darkwater), and drummer Darby Todd (Devin Townsend). Additionally, Threshold‘s Karl Groom has contributed some truly enthralling guitar solos to the record.
“The Fall Of The Shires” will be available in CD-digipak, LP (Green), and digital formats. Pre-order it, in the physical format of your choice, pre-save it on your preferred DSP or pre-order it digitally to receive “Forests In The Fallout” instantly at THIS LOCATION.
“The Fall Of The Shires” Track Listing:
1. The Fall (Part 1)
2. Tormented
3. Public Safety Broadcast
4. This Is Not A Test
5. Storm Warning
6. Vertigo
7. Forests In The Fallout
8. The Fall (Part 2)
