Melodic thrash metal powerhouse andAgonia Recordsrecent signees,Threat Signal,are set to play their debut record"Under Reprisal"in full, at each of their upcoming eight shows throughoutCanada. These selected dates have been announced in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the band's first album.The"Under Reprisal"tour begins onJune 22ndin Toronto and runs throughJune 30thending in Montreal.
Threat Signalrecently finished work on their new studio album titled"Disconnect". The offering isscheduled to be released inlate 2016onAgonia Records, five years after theirlatestSelf-titled installment.
"Under Reprisal 10 Year Anniversary"Tour Dates:
June 22: Toronto, ON @ Rockpile West
June 23: Guelph, ON @ District
June 24: Hamilton, ON @ Club Absinthe
June 25: TBA
June 26: Waterloo, ON @ Maxwell's Music
June 28: Ottawa, ON @ House Of Targ
June 29: Quebec City, QC @ L'agitee
June 30: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
"Under Reprisal"was a phenomenal record that shot for the stars and hit the mark. The debut release awarded the band the 2006Hamilton Music Awards Canadian Recording of the Yearaward, a huge feat for the band that paved the way for their follow up albums"Vigilance"(2008) and Self-titled album (2011). Both of them wereeagerly welcomed, with each entering theBillboard's Top Heatseekers Chart(at#32and#26).
THREAT SIGNALcame to life in 2003 and immediately began generating growing interest within the metal community. Their debut song"Rational Eyes"hit#1on the international music websiteGarageBand.comand maintained that position for over two years. As a result, the young band signed toNuclear Blastand started intensivetouring, having performed with act's such asChildren Of Bodom,Soilwork,Motorhead,Saxon,Opeth, Kataklysm,Hatebreed,Epica, andArch Enemy.
Since"Under Reprisal", Threat Signalbecame internationally recognised as one of the best modern acts in thrash metal. The bandcombines the complexity of thrash metal, with a more contemporary groove sound involving technical rhythms, and melodic musical passages. Led by frontmanJon Howard, the Canadian group is valued for their energetic live performance.
Threat SignalCommented On Signing ToAgonia, Saying:"We are very excited to have inked a deal with Agonia records. We strongly believe that Agonia will be a great partnership, and together we will push Threat Signal's music to more listeners than ever before. Our new album 'Disconnect' in my opinion is the strongest album we've recorded to date. Thank you Agonia for making this happen for us, and we look forward to the road ahead!".
