Today marks the official unveiling of “The Fall Of The Shires,” the debut full-length from Oblivion Protocol!
Oblivion Protocol is the Prog Rock/Metal supergroup led by Threshold keyboard player and songwriter Richard West. The band’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.
Written as a sequel to Threshold’s 2017 concept album “Legends Of The Shires, The Fall Of The Shires” delivers a dense, climactic sound somewhere between Rush, Steven Wilson, The Dark Side Of The Moon-era Pink Floyd, and Hard Rock masters Ghost, all the while providing the listener with clever little nods, bows and references to the first installment.
“I’ve loved concept albums since I was young,” West underlines. “I remember wanting to make one when I was in bands at school. So, I found making Legends… very fulfilling and was immediately drawn to the idea of making another one.”
The record’s album cover, designed by celebrated artist Thomas Ewerhard who was responsible for so many of Threshold’s classic covers such as “Hypothetical” and “Subsurface,” depicts the downfall of the world shown on “Legends Of The Shires.”
“The Fall Of The Shires” is available as CD-digipak, LP, and digitally. Purchase the album here: https://oblivionprotocol.afr.link/thefalloftheshiresPR
Watch Oblivion Protocol’s previously released videos for “The Fall (Part 1)” HERE, “Forests In The Fallout” HERE, and “This Is Not A Test” HERE.
Tracklist:
- The Fall (Part 1)
- Tormented
- Public Safety Broadcast
- This Is Not A Test
- Storm Warning
- Vertigo
- Forests In The Fallout
- The Fall (Part 2)
Lineup:
Richard West / Vocals, Keyboards
Ruud Jolie / Guitars
Simon Andersson / Bass
Darby Todd / Drums
