Damn, this song is way more in line with their first album and I really like it. Their 2nd album was such a massive disappointment on so many levels, despite a few solid tracks. Here's hoping the rest of the album lives up to this one.
I agree. While I did really enjoy their second album, I still liked "Under Reprisal" much more. It had a lot of really great melodies, and was still fast and heavy as fuck
@JazzcastleMcSkyrend Totally agree. Counterbalance is just the perfect example of that whole album in my opinion. The melody, the solo, the techincally, and the br00t :) Also, the album was entirely too long. Could have cut 15 minutes off it and had a much tighter, concise, better album in my opinion. I think that stemmed from it being self-produced.
This song sounds like a move in the right direction.
Jon Howard (Threat Signal) is singing on one song of our upcoming album ! Check out our Youtube Channel to see our videos from the studio sessions with him and subscribe/comment please !
Jon Howard can you please check the Threat Signal myspace, I left a comment about you...but p.s. I have a feeling this album is going to kick my ass.....what else is new with you.
@lockbwithu This is the newest "copy and paste so people will thumbs up me" comment going around youtube now apparently. Don't give this guy too much credit people, he's not clever...he didn't even come up with it.
This sounds bad ass guys. Can't wait to hear the new album. Great drumming. I love the quick tempo changes into those short bursts of double bass. Production wise, everything sounds mint.
I agree with Arkaea. you guys should aim for that incredibly powerful and full sound in UR. The vocals should be all out and production should be maximized (fuck raw, although admirable, it's stupid for an album. save that shit for live). Guitars should be layered, loud, and sound full with good tone. the drums should also be loud as fuck to make sure you have the heaviest sounding album that you can get out. Vigilance could have been produced better, just saying. PLEASE GET GREAT PRODUCTION!
On a more promising note, the change to 7s could be interesting and I wish you guys the very best with your third album. The European Tour art could even be re-used as the next album cover art (or slightly modified with some new aspects), because it looks stunning.
@ARKAEA33 I like your enthusiasm for the band, but I highly doubt they are going to even read your comments let alone take them in to account. I think the reason why Under Reprisal sounded so good is because it was produced by Christian Olde Wolbers of Fear Factory. While Vigilance was produced by singer Jon Howard (and the rest of the band) and mixed by someone else. If you've heard Fear Factory you know that their albums are very well produced. They should get Wolbers to produce the new album.
I don't know if John was trying to do the vocals in too short of a time period on the last album (thus hurting his voice), or if he was sick, or worn out from previous touring, or whatever. Point is, UR vocals were FEROCIOUS, Vigilance's sounded like somebody turned his volume down and stripped the bass from his voice. This could maybe be chalked up to production values (if you need help, don't try to DIY). However, it also seems like he tried to harshly sing lots of verses rather than yell.
That being said, I hope you guys put a lot of effort into making more memorable riffs this time out, as well as some more iconic solos or intro/outro passages. Drummer is looking solid here. Pat I can rarely hear, but I never really could. My BIGGEST concern of all, however, lies with the vocals. UR was amazing vocally. Simply phenomenal. Vigilance, on the other hand, was severely lacking. Screams lacked punch, yells devoid of bass, cleans scratchy. CONT
Alright, this is coming from a true fan, so please don't take this as "hating" or anything of that nature... it's simply constructive criticism coming from a concerned fan. I have seen both Travis and Chris play, and play they can. However, comparing Vigilance to UR, a void can be seen in the songwriting due to the absence of Kyle. There was good material, but nothing quite like Counterbalance's solo (or AID's), the ending of Inane, the ANB intro/outro, or the ferocity of Rational Eyes. CONT
"On this album we put all of our effort into sounding like every band that plays like this. I think it really paid off. Our ultimate goal is for people to mistake us for other bands that sound just like we do but, for whatever reason, sell more records. Of course we all still live at home, but Chris is excited that he finally got that job at Papa John's!'
@WalrusDoom Actually, I've got both their albums on shuffle now. So you're the only person here not listening to them. Your loss. I wear my Threat Signal t-shirt with pride, and your pathetic insults can't touch that.
@WalrusDoom Ow, my feelings. I'm hurt.... That was a pathetic comeback mate. Bought it on the European tour, after having a drink and a laugh with the band. Next?
i hear that! both of their albums blew me away, awesome mix of clean are screamed vocals excellent guitar work and sick melodies, these guys got it all
Totally made me think about going into the store right now and buy all the Albums they have and waiting for the new one!
That's why I subscribed to Nuclear Blast, cuz they bring fucking shit that you have to listen to. I discovered so much new bands for me, only because I subscribed to this channel... I love Nuclear Blast and I love THREAT SIGNAL now!!!
I was wondering if the move to 7 string would be good for the band or not... But who the hell am I to judge... Because that was Fuckin SICK! Can't wait for more Updates!
And to the one person who Disliked this video, You can kiss my hairy plums!
Holy Crap! Now we have to wait?!? they're just unreal musicians! With Alex, Feener and Travis all writing as full members! It gonna make Lamb of God look like school girls!!
@ArtificialFlavaFTB2 haha, the tour was sick as fuck. Jon's a really nice bloke. My name's more King Richard I (Richard the Lionheart). Awesome king. :D
Teach me to do that high pitched scream. Thats just fucking crazy. Or better yet, just teach me to sing/scream like that. I'd kill for skills like that. I'd kill a lot.
also: oh my jesus fucking christ. It's like hearing new shit from your favourite band and its even better. so fucking much better than i dunno man. You just crazy.
Pat Kavanaugh, my cusin is dating him. So freacking awsome. If you don't believe me I got legit proof so...
theeyeguy1 2 months ago
@theeyeguy1 why would anyone give a shit?
smokejc 1 week ago
Threat Signal = earporn!
Nightguitarr 3 months ago
this is awsome, sweet to see a K-7 in action \m/ :)
FeroxX 5 months ago
The drummer is only 19!
matheuswylde 5 months ago
@matheuswylde I'm 5 weeks old
WalrusDoom 5 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
@WalrusDoom Well...check his facebook then... facebook.co m/ profile. php?id=1634325796
matheuswylde 5 months ago
Legit full version of this is available on last.fm. Just downloaded, sounds good.
distortedentropy 5 months ago 2
Damn, this song is way more in line with their first album and I really like it. Their 2nd album was such a massive disappointment on so many levels, despite a few solid tracks. Here's hoping the rest of the album lives up to this one.
PrimalBacon 6 months ago
@PrimalBacon
I agree. While I did really enjoy their second album, I still liked "Under Reprisal" much more. It had a lot of really great melodies, and was still fast and heavy as fuck
JazzcastleMcSkyrend 5 months ago
@JazzcastleMcSkyrend Totally agree. Counterbalance is just the perfect example of that whole album in my opinion. The melody, the solo, the techincally, and the br00t :) Also, the album was entirely too long. Could have cut 15 minutes off it and had a much tighter, concise, better album in my opinion. I think that stemmed from it being self-produced.
This song sounds like a move in the right direction.
distortedentropy 5 months ago
Jon Howard (Threat Signal) is singing on one song of our upcoming album ! Check out our Youtube Channel to see our videos from the studio sessions with him and subscribe/comment please !
DebunkOfficial 6 months ago
Is there a date on the new album?
NumbuhWhat 7 months ago
thats awesome guys but does anyone know when the album come out ?
TheVirstonKingdom 7 months ago
@TheVirstonKingdom October 11th! self-titled album.
urameshiiiii 6 months ago
@urameshiiiii thanks man i was waiting for that !
TheVirstonKingdom 6 months ago
Sybreed poster on the wall. nice)
nuoldschool 7 months ago
Jon Howard can you please check the Threat Signal myspace, I left a comment about you...but p.s. I have a feeling this album is going to kick my ass.....what else is new with you.
SeekingJoshua 8 months ago
The drummer must get a sore neck some time...
VvVGuitar 8 months ago
0:15 wait! that is user/kirkpetrucci????
ConcreteTucuman 9 months ago
@ConcreteTucuman yeah, kirkpetrucci is travis montgomery. the lead guitarist.
subnoize85 9 months ago
this is a new them fuckin sick as fuck
Eight747 9 months ago
I paused my porn for this.
lockbwithu 9 months ago 5
@lockbwithu This is the newest "copy and paste so people will thumbs up me" comment going around youtube now apparently. Don't give this guy too much credit people, he's not clever...he didn't even come up with it.
camstr 8 months ago
@camstr u mad?
lockbwithu 8 months ago
@lockbwithu Just disappointed at your lack of self thought...=(
camstr 8 months ago
@camstr yeah u mad
lockbwithu 8 months ago
Definitally the best so far, that's fucking good, cause i was not able to imagine that Threat Signal could get any better than they already do!!!!
I can't wait to buy the next album!!! (in Holland I hope)
unbrokenfocus 9 months ago
this is too amazing glad they're back!
Thecor13 9 months ago
Sounds ok, i didnt expect more of them. I mainly like the vocals in this band, music is pretty nice too... but the vocals are great on the albums.
Corpzmaker91 10 months ago
The best actual band i've been listening to nowadays, no doubt about it.
MusicislifeBR 10 months ago
So far i'm liking what i'm hearing . Hope that album 3 will catapult TS to the amount of recognition it so well deserves.
DeftonesFan95 10 months ago 2
This band is awesome!!! Vocalist doing clean job, his voice is unique!!! And music is awesome too!!!!
JoeyThePhantom 10 months ago
@JoeyThePhantom yeah him and his cousin(the one on under reprisal) are really unique in this genre
Thecor13 9 months ago
This sounds great. Here's hoping for more songs like United We Stand. 'Twas my favorite track on the album.
lucky13reborn 10 months ago
@lucky13reborn severed was just amazing :)
Thecor13 9 months ago
Do I spy some bareknuckle pickups?
Drhodes1 10 months ago
@Drhodes1 How can you tell?
WalrusDoom 5 months ago
1:56-1:59 = earporn
Omgffsmf 10 months ago 13
@Omgffsmf My favorite bit too :)
Fuzkeren1 10 months ago
This is not baaaaad!! IT IS GOOD!!! YEAH!!§ TS KEEP GOING!!!
JoeyThePhantom 10 months ago
This sounds bad ass guys. Can't wait to hear the new album. Great drumming. I love the quick tempo changes into those short bursts of double bass. Production wise, everything sounds mint.
Statler 10 months ago
I agree with Arkaea. you guys should aim for that incredibly powerful and full sound in UR. The vocals should be all out and production should be maximized (fuck raw, although admirable, it's stupid for an album. save that shit for live). Guitars should be layered, loud, and sound full with good tone. the drums should also be loud as fuck to make sure you have the heaviest sounding album that you can get out. Vigilance could have been produced better, just saying. PLEASE GET GREAT PRODUCTION!
daveaevion 10 months ago
On a more promising note, the change to 7s could be interesting and I wish you guys the very best with your third album. The European Tour art could even be re-used as the next album cover art (or slightly modified with some new aspects), because it looks stunning.
ARKAEA33 10 months ago
@ARKAEA33 I like your enthusiasm for the band, but I highly doubt they are going to even read your comments let alone take them in to account. I think the reason why Under Reprisal sounded so good is because it was produced by Christian Olde Wolbers of Fear Factory. While Vigilance was produced by singer Jon Howard (and the rest of the band) and mixed by someone else. If you've heard Fear Factory you know that their albums are very well produced. They should get Wolbers to produce the new album.
7StringsofWonder 10 months ago
I don't know if John was trying to do the vocals in too short of a time period on the last album (thus hurting his voice), or if he was sick, or worn out from previous touring, or whatever. Point is, UR vocals were FEROCIOUS, Vigilance's sounded like somebody turned his volume down and stripped the bass from his voice. This could maybe be chalked up to production values (if you need help, don't try to DIY). However, it also seems like he tried to harshly sing lots of verses rather than yell.
ARKAEA33 10 months ago
That being said, I hope you guys put a lot of effort into making more memorable riffs this time out, as well as some more iconic solos or intro/outro passages. Drummer is looking solid here. Pat I can rarely hear, but I never really could. My BIGGEST concern of all, however, lies with the vocals. UR was amazing vocally. Simply phenomenal. Vigilance, on the other hand, was severely lacking. Screams lacked punch, yells devoid of bass, cleans scratchy. CONT
ARKAEA33 10 months ago
Alright, this is coming from a true fan, so please don't take this as "hating" or anything of that nature... it's simply constructive criticism coming from a concerned fan. I have seen both Travis and Chris play, and play they can. However, comparing Vigilance to UR, a void can be seen in the songwriting due to the absence of Kyle. There was good material, but nothing quite like Counterbalance's solo (or AID's), the ending of Inane, the ANB intro/outro, or the ferocity of Rational Eyes. CONT
ARKAEA33 10 months ago
Come to finland pl0x
Torguish 10 months ago
Sounds awesome, especially since TS have finally upgraded to 7 string guitars!
redsledgehammer4085 10 months ago
SO FUCKING HOT!
howahhh 10 months ago
interesting sound!!!
ronshinoda899 10 months ago
ALEXFUCKINGRUDINGER
gonadiator 10 months ago
Oh..and may I ask why the FUCK Devin Townsend is tagged with this video? Really??
jesterzach101 10 months ago
Where's the Breakdowns!!?!? Good shit tho :)
jesterzach101 10 months ago
Amazing Canadian Metal...glad these guys are still kicking ass, they just keep getting better
Atreyu1611 10 months ago
"On this album we put all of our effort into sounding like every band that plays like this. I think it really paid off. Our ultimate goal is for people to mistake us for other bands that sound just like we do but, for whatever reason, sell more records. Of course we all still live at home, but Chris is excited that he finally got that job at Papa John's!'
WalrusDoom 10 months ago
@WalrusDoom Wow... Sounds like a bitter Papa John's employee if I've ever heard one! Or a troll. I'll go with both.
ChrisFeener 10 months ago 2
@WalrusDoom Troll, go away. Your misinformed hate isn't welcome here.
0lionheart 10 months ago
@0lionheart Your YouTube avatar is a nigger = argument destroyed
WalrusDoom 10 months ago
@WalrusDoom This is priceless. Keep digging Troll, you're just making yourself look worse.
0lionheart 10 months ago
@0lionheart I...I love you
WalrusDoom 10 months ago 2
@WalrusDoom See kids, inside of every Troll is a nice person trying to get out.
0lionheart 10 months ago
@0lionheart lol meanwhile no one listens to Threat Nigger or whatever they're called
WalrusDoom 10 months ago
@WalrusDoom Actually, I've got both their albums on shuffle now. So you're the only person here not listening to them. Your loss. I wear my Threat Signal t-shirt with pride, and your pathetic insults can't touch that.
0lionheart 10 months ago 17
@0lionheart hahaha did you buy it at Hot Topic?
WalrusDoom 10 months ago
@WalrusDoom Ow, my feelings. I'm hurt.... That was a pathetic comeback mate. Bought it on the European tour, after having a drink and a laugh with the band. Next?
0lionheart 10 months ago
@0lionheart
i hear that! both of their albums blew me away, awesome mix of clean are screamed vocals excellent guitar work and sick melodies, these guys got it all
shadow6543 9 months ago
@WalrusDoom I lol'd. I agree to a point but don't really care as long as it sounds good.
Mattelajn 5 months ago
@Mattelajn But when it sounds as fucking terrible as this does, what do you do? Furiously suck your own balls?
WalrusDoom 5 months ago
@WalrusDoom No not really :P
Mattelajn 5 months ago
Congrats ;D
skas89 10 months ago
hell yeah fucking awwwwwwsome!!!!!!!!!!! threat signal need to hit thhe UK again!!!!!!!!
satanlml 10 months ago
I believe I just jizzed in my pants...
urameshiiiii 10 months ago
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa chrisssssssssssssss
bteww 10 months ago
I can't fuckin wait!! Threat Signal needs to come back and rock the shit out of Portland again!
JusticeDrummer 10 months ago
Third album, still fucking good. Can't wait to buy that one too !!
Demnarit 10 months ago
sick!
sking1991 10 months ago
That was fucking awesome.
Omgffsmf 10 months ago
Threat Signal is so fucking awesome
grindcoremaniac 10 months ago
nice old skool korn signature
infirmusdrummer 10 months ago
Excelent!
elishith 10 months ago
Totally made me think about going into the store right now and buy all the Albums they have and waiting for the new one!
That's why I subscribed to Nuclear Blast, cuz they bring fucking shit that you have to listen to. I discovered so much new bands for me, only because I subscribed to this channel... I love Nuclear Blast and I love THREAT SIGNAL now!!!
BastaBat666 10 months ago
sounds fucking amazing, pumped for this album
acefighter911 10 months ago
There new drummer is such a god and has a great youtube channel with a bunch of great covers his name is mdterps1042 go check him out!
bon2bonn 10 months ago
Sounds like what Soilwork FAILED to do. \m/
lakabaka 10 months ago 2
@lakabaka What? That makes no sense. This sounds nothing like anything Soilwork has ever "tried" to do.
Fuzkeren1 10 months ago
Travis Montgomery = Beast
Chris Feener = Beast
Alex Rudinger = Beast
New album = triple beast? This ones gonna be siiiiiick.
samthehero 10 months ago
I am fucking LOVING this shit! Where the hell did these dudes come from, anyway! LOL!!! This is PHENOMENAL. Period.
312chicagoadam 10 months ago 2
@312chicagoadam
Threat Signal is from the province of Ontario, in Canada.
TySn0w 10 months ago
@TySn0w Right On! I am hearing a LOT of great music from my neighbors to the North! FUCK YEAH!!!
312chicagoadam 10 months ago
@TySn0w Two members are from Ontario (Jon and Pat). I'm from NL, Canada, Travis is in Texas, Alex is in Maryland.
ChrisFeener 10 months ago
Sounds amazing, and epic win for the Kreator shirt!
MireWolf29 10 months ago
fucking amazing, sure to preorder the new album when possible!
Henekkka 10 months ago
Sick, can't wait for the new album!
Marbleshade 10 months ago
O yea...new Threat Signal is gonna be fuckin epic!!
dudebrotherdudebro 10 months ago
Wow, going 7-string is become more common with bands these days..I wonder why.
Oh wait, it's because it sounds fucking amazing. Fuck yeah. <3
tylerherod 10 months ago
better have a solo comparable to counterbalance on there feener!!
lafond1H 10 months ago
My goosebumps got boners
lefty94813 10 months ago
who is the dyslexic who click the thumbs down? man you must be full on REtard
itLEAKED 10 months ago
Stttoookeedd for new Threat Signal. :D
Dylan6611 10 months ago
I was wondering if the move to 7 string would be good for the band or not... But who the hell am I to judge... Because that was Fuckin SICK! Can't wait for more Updates!
And to the one person who Disliked this video, You can kiss my hairy plums!
evillazlow 10 months ago
fucking sick.
LaCooper 10 months ago
Holy Crap! Now we have to wait?!? they're just unreal musicians! With Alex, Feener and Travis all writing as full members! It gonna make Lamb of God look like school girls!!
flex260 10 months ago
Last Year ! Lamb of god was my best bend ever ! Buut T-S ! It's better than any Shit can i heard ! xD
Owesome ! keep rocking
princezik 10 months ago
Damn this is awesome!
Fuzkeren1 10 months ago
thanks for giving me goosebumps my favourite band
gacwalker 10 months ago
I FINK I JUST JIZZED IN MY PANTS AT HOW FUCKIN SEXY THAT IS!!! cant wait to hear the album now!!
23Chedzoy 10 months ago
sounds sickly amazing
LEMONS4R3PRETTYGOOD 10 months ago
Yesss..there back :)
crunchyjoel 10 months ago
ohohoh!
tanky666hate 10 months ago
they clearly changed!more brutal,interesting!!
NowSuckMySock 10 months ago
Was that the album cover on the first second of the video? Sick
ArtificialFlavaFTB2 10 months ago
@ArtificialFlavaFTB2 It's the art for the "Threat Over Europe tour" btw
0lionheart 10 months ago
@0lionheart Its sick as fuck. Lionheart? FF? XD
ArtificialFlavaFTB2 10 months ago
@ArtificialFlavaFTB2 haha, the tour was sick as fuck. Jon's a really nice bloke. My name's more King Richard I (Richard the Lionheart). Awesome king. :D
0lionheart 10 months ago
@ArtificialFlavaFTB2 yes it was my friend
TyCcoRC 10 months ago
Finally hell yeah!
ZeroSystem100 10 months ago
Best of both albums, fucking brutal sound. This is going to be an amazing album.
0lionheart 10 months ago
Teach me to do that high pitched scream. Thats just fucking crazy. Or better yet, just teach me to sing/scream like that. I'd kill for skills like that. I'd kill a lot.
Torguish 10 months ago
also: oh my jesus fucking christ. It's like hearing new shit from your favourite band and its even better. so fucking much better than i dunno man. You just crazy.
Torguish 10 months ago 2
vocals remind me of Sylosis :D
Grindcore66613 10 months ago
Canadian Metal FTW
bordasy 10 months ago
Awesome shit. Come to finland. Sell all your tickets. And rock the shit out of this country. K?
Torguish 10 months ago
B flat tuning :) probably my favorite
weemankyle 10 months ago
Epic sound ,Vocals improved Good luck !
gal090909 10 months ago
Tour South of England! =]]=]=]=]
sounds sick lads keep up the metal \m/
VentTeam 10 months ago
AMAZING!
sicserg666 10 months ago
awesome?
allmetaliswelcome 10 months ago
this sounds epic !! cant wait for the album !
rot105and 10 months ago
THIS IS GREAT NEWS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
darXDemon 10 months ago
awesome \m/
TUNINGerus 10 months ago
2 words: FUCK YEAH!
Ferilian 10 months ago
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JensMana 10 months ago