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{{Short description|Canadian metal band}}
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| name = Threat Signal
| name = Threat Signal
| image =
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| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Hamilton, Ontario]], Canada
| origin = [[Hamilton, Ontario]], Canada
| genre = {{hlist|[[Metalcore]]|[[melodic death metal]]|[[groove metal]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Metalcore]]|[[melodic death metal]]<ref name="Metal Storm">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/band.php?band_id=2807|title=Threat Signal - Metal Storm|website=Metal Storm|accessdate=November 8, 2019}}</ref>|[[groove metal]]|[[industrial metal]]<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/vigilance-r1634049/review|title=Vigilance - Threat Signal &#124; AllMusic|last=Hendersen|first=Alex|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=April 13, 2012}}</ref>}}
| years_active = 2003−present
| years_active = 2003−present
| label = Agonia, [[Nuclear Blast]]
| label = Agonia, [[Nuclear Blast]]
| associated_acts = [[Arkaea]], [[Darkest Hour (band)|Darkest Hour]], Nociceptor, Six Side Die, [[Fear Factory]], Angelmaker, Imonolith, Kill the Lights, Slaveatgod
| associated_acts = [[Arkaea]], [[Darkest Hour (band)|Darkest Hour]], Nociceptor, Six Side Die, [[Fear Factory]], Angelmaker, Imonolith, Kill the Lights, Slaveatgod
| website = [http://threatsignal.weebly.com/ Official website]
| website = {{URL|threatsignal.weebly.com}}
| current_members = Jon Howard<br />Travis Montgomery<br />Matt Perrin<br />Ryan Miller
| current_members = Jon Howard<br />Travis Montgomery<br />Pat Kavanagh<br />[[Joey Muha]]<br />Oswin Wong
| past_members = Norman Killeen<br />Adam Weber<br />Kyle McKnight<br />George Parfitt<br />Rich Howard<br />Marco Bressette<br />Adam Matthews <br />Eric Papky<br />[[Alex Rüdinger]]<br />Chris Feener<br />[[Joey Muha]]<br />Pat Kavanagh
| past_members = Norman Killeen<br />Adam Weber<br />Kyle McKnight<br />George Parfitt<br />Rich Howard<br />Marco Bressette<br />Adam Matthews <br />Eric Papky<br />[[Alex Rüdinger]]<br />Chris Feener<br />Ryan Miller<br />Matt Perrin
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'''Threat Signal''' is a Canadian [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Hamilton, Ontario]]. The band has had numerous lineup changes, with only Jon Howard remaining from the original incarnation. Their music is often classified as [[metalcore]], [[melodic death metal]], [[groove metal]] and [[industrial metal]].
'''Threat Signal''' is a Canadian [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Hamilton, Ontario]]. The band has had numerous lineup changes, with only Jon Howard remaining from the original incarnation. Their music is often classified as [[metalcore]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Threat Signal Share Re-Recorded Version Of "Rational Eyes" With Cage Fight's Rachel Aspe |url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/04/13/news/threat-signal-share-re-recorded-version-of-rational-eyes-with-cage-fights-rachel-aspe/ |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=theprp.com}}</ref> [[melodic death metal]],<ref name="Metal Storm">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/band.php?band_id=2807|title=Threat Signal – Metal Storm|website=Metal Storm|accessdate=November 8, 2019}}</ref> or [[groove metal]].<ref name="TS">{{cite web|url=http://www.hour.ca/music/spin.aspx?iIDDisque=5633|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121205153330/http://www.hour.ca/music/spin.aspx?iIDDisque=5633|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 December 2012|title=Hour.ca – Music – Spin – Vigilance – Threat Signal|last=Jaffer|first=Dave|publisher=[[Hour (magazine)|Hour]]|access-date=30 May 2010}}</ref>


==Biography==
== History ==
===Early years (2003–2005)===
=== Early years (2003–2005) ===
Threat Signal was formed in the summer of 2003 by cousins Jon and Rich Howard. Shortly after, they recruited local guitarist Kyle McKnight and began writing and recording music and posted their demo for the song "Rational Eyes" on an international metal chart on [[GarageBand.com]]. After a few weeks, the song reached No. 1{{citation needed|date=November 2021}} and had received GarageBand awards for best guitars, best drums, best male vocals, best production, song of the week, and song of the day.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.garageband.com/artist/threatsignal|title=GarageBand for Mac|website=Apple|accessdate=November 17, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060421123047/http://www.garageband.com/artist/threatsignal|archivedate=April 21, 2006}}</ref> This success sparked record label interest and helped create a following even before the band had ever played live.
Threat Signal was formed in the summer of 2003 by cousins Jon and Rich Howard. Shortly after, they recruited local guitarist Kyle McKnight and began writing and recording music. In the early months of 2004, the trio posted their demo for the song "Rational Eyes", to an international music chart on [[GarageBand.com]]. After a few weeks, the song reached No. 1{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} and had received GarageBand awards for best guitars, best drums, best male vocals, best production, song of the week, and song of the day.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.garageband.com/artist/threatsignal|title=GarageBand for Mac|website=Apple|accessdate=November 17, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060421123047/http://www.garageband.com/artist/threatsignal|archivedate=April 21, 2006}}</ref> This success sparked record label interest and helped create a following even before the band had ever performed live.


In the spring of 2004, drummer Adam Matthews, as did bassist Eric Papky. On December 10, 2004, Threat Signal headlined their first show at The Underground in Hamilton. For the better part of 2005, Threat Signal would continue to write and record material for a full-length album. In the summer of 2005, Eric Papky left the band and was replaced by Marco Bressette.
In the spring of 2004, drummer Adam Matthews joined, as did bassist Eric Papky (who was Kyle McKnight's former guitar teacher). On December 10, 2004, Threat Signal headlined their first show at The Underground in Hamilton. For the better part of 2005, Threat Signal would continue to write and record material for their debut full-length album (Under Reprisal). In the summer of 2005, Eric Papky was dismissed from the band and was replaced by Marco Bressette.


===''Under Reprisal'' (2005–2008)===
=== ''Under Reprisal'' (2005–2008) ===
In September 2005, the band traveled to Los Angeles to record their debut album ''Under Reprisal'' with producer [[Christian Olde Wolbers]] of [[Fear Factory]]. During the recording process, drummer Adam Matthews left the band; he would be replaced by George Parfitt. In November, the band signed a recording deal with the label [[Nuclear Blast]].<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL - Frontman Discusses Signing To Nuclear Blast, April 2006 |url=https://bravewords.com/news/threat-signal-frontman-discusses-signing-to-nuclear-blast |website=bravewords.com |publisher=BraveWords |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref>
In September 2005, the band traveled to Los Angeles to record their debut album ''Under Reprisal'' with producer [[Christian Olde Wolbers]] of [[Fear Factory]]. During the recording process, drummer Adam Matthews left the band; he would be replaced by George Parfitt. In November, the band signed a recording deal with the label [[Nuclear Blast]].<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL – Frontman Discusses Signing To Nuclear Blast, April 2006 |url=https://bravewords.com/news/threat-signal-frontman-discusses-signing-to-nuclear-blast |website=bravewords.com |publisher=BraveWords |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref>


''Under Reprisal'' was released on May 6, 2006, to excellent reviews.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amazing Debut Album |url=https://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/Threat_Signal/Under_Reprisal/105541/ |website=metal-archives.com |publisher=Encyclopaedia Metallum |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=McFeters |first1=Rob |title=Threat Signal Under Reprisal |url=https://lambgoat.com/albums/2167/Threat-Signal-Under-Reprisal |website=lambgoat.com |publisher=Lambgoat |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal, Under Reprisal |url=https://www.punknews.org/review/8442/threat-signal-under-reprisal |website=punknews.org |publisher=Punk News |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Alisoglu |first1=Scott |title=THREAT SIGNAL "Under Reprisal" |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/under-reprisal/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> In July 2006, Threat Signal took part in Germany's Earthshaker Festival.<ref>{{cite web |title=Earthshaker Fest 2006 Setlists |url=https://www.setlist.fm/festival/2006/earthshaker-fest-2006-3d6c197.html |website=setlist.fm |publisher=SetList |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> A month later, guitarist Rich Howard left the band and was replaced by the band's bassist, Marco Bressette; the new bassist position went to Pat Kavanagh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55897 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=September 30, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930204254/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55897 |archivedate=September 30, 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59326 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=May 29, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001002817/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59326 |archivedate=October 1, 2007 }}</ref>
''Under Reprisal'' was released on May 6, 2006, to excellent reviews.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amazing Debut Album |url=https://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/Threat_Signal/Under_Reprisal/105541/ |website=metal-archives.com |publisher=Encyclopaedia Metallum |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=McFeters |first1=Rob |title=Threat Signal Under Reprisal |url=https://lambgoat.com/albums/2167/Threat-Signal-Under-Reprisal |website=lambgoat.com |publisher=Lambgoat |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal, Under Reprisal |url=https://www.punknews.org/review/8442/threat-signal-under-reprisal |website=punknews.org |date=July 7, 2009 |publisher=Punk News |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Alisoglu |first1=Scott |title=THREAT SIGNAL "Under Reprisal" |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/under-reprisal/ |website=blabbermouth.net |date=July 31, 2006 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> In July 2006, Threat Signal took part in Germany's Earthshaker Festival.<ref>{{cite web |title=Earthshaker Fest 2006 Setlists |url=https://www.setlist.fm/festival/2006/earthshaker-fest-2006-3d6c197.html |website=setlist.fm |publisher=SetList |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> A month later, guitarist Rich Howard left the band and was replaced by the band's bassist, Marco Bressette; the new bassist position went to Pat Kavanagh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55897 |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET - THREAT SIGNAL Parts Ways with Guitarist |accessdate=September 30, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930204254/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55897 |archivedate=September 30, 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59326 |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET - THREAT SIGNAL Announces New Bassist |accessdate=May 29, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001002817/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59326 |archivedate=October 1, 2007 }}</ref>


In October 2006, the band went on the six-week American "Last Stab Tour" with [[Soilwork]], [[Mnemic]], and [[Darkest Hour (band)|Darkest Hour]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SOILWORK, MNEMIC, THREAT SIGNAL...Oct 2006 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/soilwork-mnemic-threat-signal-join-forces-for-one-last-stab/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> In November, ''Under Reprisal'' won Canadian Recording of the Year award at the Hamilton Music Awards.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL Wins...Nov 2006 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-wins-canadian-recording-of-the-year-at-2006-hamilton-music-awards/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref>
In October 2006, the band went on the six-week North American "Last Stab Tour" with [[Soilwork]], [[Mnemic]], and [[Darkest Hour (band)|Darkest Hour]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SOILWORK, MNEMIC, THREAT SIGNAL...Oct 2006 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/soilwork-mnemic-threat-signal-join-forces-for-one-last-stab/ |website=blabbermouth.net |date=October 2, 2006 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> In November, ''Under Reprisal'' won Canadian Recording of the Year award at the Hamilton Music Awards.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL Wins...Nov 2006 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-wins-canadian-recording-of-the-year-at-2006-hamilton-music-awards/ |website=blabbermouth.net |date=November 24, 2006 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref>


In March 2007, Threat Signal began demoing new material,<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL 'Writing And Demoing' New Material, March 2007 |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-writing-and-demoing-new-material/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> but was hampered by the departure of guitarist Marco Bressette.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL: Guitarist MARCO BRESSETTE Leaves...March 2007 |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-guitarist-marco-bressette-leaves-the-fold/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> Former member Rich Howard filled in until the position was filled by Adam Weber.
In March 2007, Threat Signal began demoing new material,<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL 'Writing And Demoing' New Material, March 2007 |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-writing-and-demoing-new-material/ |website=blabbermouth.net |date=March 21, 2007 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> but was hampered by the departure of guitarist Marco Bressette.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL: Guitarist MARCO BRESSETTE Leaves...March 2007 |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-guitarist-marco-bressette-leaves-the-fold/ |website=blabbermouth.net |date=March 28, 2007 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> Former member Rich Howard filled in until the position was taken by Adam Weber.


Threat Signal was tapped as the opener for the Tour and Loathing Canadian trek alongside [[Protest the Hero]], [[All That Remains (band)|All That Remains]], [[Blessthefall]], and [[The Holly Springs Disaster]].<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL Confirmed For Canadian Tour...May 2007 |url=https://bravewords.com/news/threat-signal-confirmed-for-canadian-tour-and-loathing-dates-with-all-that-remains-protest-the-hero |website=bravewords.com |publisher=Brave Words |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL Added To 'Tour And Loathing' Dates, May 2007 |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-added-to-tour-and-loathing-dates/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> But, in July, the band announced that there would be no further touring that summer.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL: No Touring This Summer |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-no-touring-this-summer/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> This was because both Kyle McKnight and George Parfitt had left the band; they were eventually replaced by Travis Montgomery on guitar and Norman Killeen on drums. In the interim, McKnight's departure resulted in the cancellation of 60 shows.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL Introduce New Guitarist, Nov 2007 |url=https://bravewords.com/news/threat-signal-introduce-new-guitarist |website=bravewords.com |publisher=Brave Words |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref>
In the late spring of 2007, Threat Signal toured as the opener for the Tour and Loathing Canadian trek alongside [[Protest the Hero]], [[All That Remains (band)|All That Remains]], [[Blessthefall]], and [[The Holly Springs Disaster]].<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL Confirmed For Canadian Tour...May 2007 |url=https://bravewords.com/news/threat-signal-confirmed-for-canadian-tour-and-loathing-dates-with-all-that-remains-protest-the-hero |website=bravewords.com |publisher=Brave Words |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL Added To 'Tour And Loathing' Dates, May 2007 |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-added-to-tour-and-loathing-dates/ |website=blabbermouth.net |date=May 8, 2007 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> In June 2007, the band played 7 shows on the east coast of Canada with fellow Canadian band [[The End (Canadian band)|The End]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-to-tour-canadian-east-coast-with-the-end|title=THREAT SIGNAL To Tour Canadian East Coast With THE END|date=June 1, 2007|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref> In July 2007, the band announced that there would be no further touring that summer.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL: No Touring This Summer |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-no-touring-this-summer/ |website=blabbermouth.net |date=July 3, 2007 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> This was because both Kyle McKnight and George Parfitt had left the band; they were eventually replaced by Travis Montgomery on guitar and Norman Killeen on drums.
In 2008, Howard and Kavanagh joined ex-Fear Factory members [[Raymond Herrera]] and [[Christian Olde Wolbers]] in the side-project band [[Arkaea]].


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=== ''Vigilance'' (2009–2010) ===
In 2008 Jon Howard and Pat Kavanagh joined ex-Fear Factory members [[Raymond Herrera]] and [[Christian Olde Wolbers]] in the side-project band [[Arkaea]].
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Threat Signal's second album ''Vigilance'', which was produced by Jon Howard (who is now the only founding member left in the band) and mixed by [[Greg Reely]], was released on September 8, 2009, in North America and September 11, 2009, in Europe. Reviews were good.<ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal Vigilance |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/32340/Threat-Signal-Vigilance/ |website=sputnikmusic.com |publisher=Sputnik Music |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Fusco |first1=Rob |title=Threat Signal Vigilance |url=https://lambgoat.com/albums/2819/Threat-Signal-Vigilance |website=lambgoat.com |publisher=Lambgoat |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal – Vigilance |url=https://www.angrymetalguy.com/threat-signal-vigilance/ |website=angrymetalguy.com |date=August 27, 2009 |publisher=Angry Metal Guy |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ogle |first1=Ryan |title=THREAT SIGNAL "Vigilance" |url=https://search.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/vigilance/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> The band produced a music video for the track "Severed"<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL – Severed |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0-zy2Odf8 |website=youtube.com | date=November 25, 2009 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> and, on July 15, released a 32-minute "Making Of" video for the new record, containing footage of the recordings, the song-writing process and interviews with band members.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL – The Making of 'Vigilance' |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lglp-hisrAs |website=youtube.com | date=July 15, 2009 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> The album sold around 1,100 copies in its first week of sale in the United States, with the band touring alongside [[Epica (band)|Epica]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal replaces Daath on Epica tour |url=https://www.thegauntlet.com/article/17116/Threat-Signal-replaces-Daath-on-Epica-tour |website=thegauntlet.com |publisher=The Gauntlet |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> and later [[Dark Tranquillity]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Dark Tranquillity Tour Dates |url=https://noisecreep.com/dark-tranquillity-tour-dates-with-threat-signal-mutiny-within/ |website=noisecreep.com |date=April 28, 2010 |publisher=NoiseCreep |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> to support the album.


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In July 2010, Adam Weber quit the band.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL Parts Ways With Guitarist, July 2010 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-parts-ways-with-guitarist/ |website=blabbermouth.net |date=July 20, 2010 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> Ex-[[Darkest Hour (band)|Darkest Hour]] guitarist [[Kris Norris]] stepped in. Two months later, drummer Norman Killeen left; Adam and Norman were eventually replaced by drummer [[Alex Rüdinger]] and guitarist Chris Feener.
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===''Vigilance'' (2009–2010)===
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Threat Signal's second album ''Vigilance'', which was produced by Jon Howard (who is now the only founding member left in the band) and mixed by [[Greg Reely]], was released on September 8, 2009 in North America and September 11, 2009 in Europe. Reviews were good.<ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal Vigilance |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/32340/Threat-Signal-Vigilance/ |website=sputnikmusic.com |publisher=Sputnik Music |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Fusco |first1=Rob |title=Threat Signal Vigilance |url=https://lambgoat.com/albums/2819/Threat-Signal-Vigilance |website=lambgoat.com |publisher=Lambgoat |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal – Vigilance |url=https://www.angrymetalguy.com/threat-signal-vigilance/ |website=angrymetalguy.com |publisher=Angry Metal Guy |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ogle |first1=Ryan |title=THREAT SIGNAL "Vigilance" |url=https://search.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/vigilance/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> The band produced a music video for the track "Severed"<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL - Severed |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0-zy2Odf8 |website=youtube.com |publisher=YouTube |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> and, on July 15, released a 32-minute "Making Of" video for the new record, containing footage of the recordings, the song-writing process and interviews with band members.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL - The Making of 'Vigilance' |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lglp-hisrAs |website=youtube.com |publisher=YouTube |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> The album sold around 1,100 copies in its first week of sale in the United States, with the band touring alongside [[Epica (band)|Epica]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal replaces Daath on Epica tour |url=https://www.thegauntlet.com/article/17116/Threat-Signal-replaces-Daath-on-Epica-tour |website=thegauntlet.com |publisher=The Gauntlet |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> and later [[Dark Tranquillity]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Dark Tranquillity Tour Dates |url=https://noisecreep.com/dark-tranquillity-tour-dates-with-threat-signal-mutiny-within/ |website=noisecreep.com |publisher=NoiseCreep |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> to support the album.


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=== ''Threat Signal'' (2011–2016) ===
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In July 2010, Adam Weber quit the band.<ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL Parts Ways With Guitarist, July 2010 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-parts-ways-with-guitarist/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> Ex-[[Darkest Hour (band)|Darkest Hour]] guitarist [[Kris Norris]] stepped in. Two months later, drummer Norman Killeen left; Adam and Norman were eventually replaced by drummer [[Alex Rüdinger]] and guitarist Chris Feener.
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Threat Signal's self-titled album was released on October 7, 2011, in Europe and on October 11, 2011, in North America. It was produced by Chris "Zeuss" Harris ([[Chimaira]], [[Hatebreed]], [[The Acacia Strain]] etc.), and received rave reviews.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Deadite |first1=Ridge |title=mindequalsblown.net |url=https://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/threat_signal/threat_signal/313749/ |website=metal-archives.com |publisher=Encyclopaedia Metallum |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Israeli |first1=The Mad |title=Threat Signal Review |url=https://www.nocleansinging.com/2011/09/29/threat-signal/ |website=nocleansinging.com |date=September 29, 2011 |publisher=No Clean Singing |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Palmerston |first1=Sean |title=Threat Signal Album Review and Interview, Nov 2011 |url=https://hellbound.ca/2011/11/threat-signal-album-review-audio-interview/ |website=hellbound.ca |date=November 17, 2011 |publisher=Hellbound |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL: New Song Posted Online, August 2011 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-new-song-posted-online/ |website=blabbermouth.net |date=August 22, 2011 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> To promote the album, the band toured the US and Eastern Canada in 2012 with [[Children of Bodom]], [[Eluveitie]], and [[Revocation (band)|Revocation]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pasbani |first1=Robert |title=CHILDREN OF BODOM Announce Tour, Nov 2011 |url=https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/children-of-bodom-announce-tour-with-eluveitie-revocation-threat-signal |website=metalinjection.net |date=November 8, 2011 |publisher=Metal Injection |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref>


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In April 2012, Alex Rüdinger left the band;<ref>{{cite web |title=Drummer ALEX RÜDINGER Quits THREAT SIGNAL |url=https://archive.blabbermouth.net/news/drummer-alex-r-dinger-quits-threat-signal/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> Chris Feener left shortly afterwards. He was replaced by Matt Perrin. Rüdinger was eventually replaced by former Our Lady of Bloodshed drummer [[Joey Muha]], who left in June 2015 to join [[Jungle Rot]]. Andrew Minarik stepped in for Disconnect.
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===''Threat Signal'' (2011–2016)===
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Threat Signal's self-titled album was released on October 7, 2011 in Europe and on October 11, 2011 in North America. It was produced by Chris "Zeuss" Harris ([[Chimaira]], [[Hatebreed]], [[The Acacia Strain]] etc.), and received rave reviews.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Deadite |first1=Ridge |title=mindequalsblown.net |url=https://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/threat_signal/threat_signal/313749/ |website=metal-archives.com |publisher=Encyclopaedia Metallum |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Israeli |first1=The Mad |title=Threat Signal Review |url=https://www.nocleansinging.com/2011/09/29/threat-signal/ |website=nocleansinging.com |publisher=No Clean Singing |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Palmerston |first1=Sean |title=Threat Signal Album Review and Interview, Nov 2011 |url=https://hellbound.ca/2011/11/threat-signal-album-review-audio-interview/ |website=hellbound.ca |publisher=Hellbound |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=THREAT SIGNAL: New Song Posted Online, August 2011 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/threat-signal-new-song-posted-online/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> To promote the album, the band toured the US and Eastern Canada in 2012 with [[Children of Bodom]], [[Eluveitie]], and [[Revocation (band)|Revocation]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pasbani |first1=Robert |title=CHILDREN OF BODOM Announce Tour, Nov 2011 |url=https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/children-of-bodom-announce-tour-with-eluveitie-revocation-threat-signal |website=metalinjection.net |publisher=Metal Injection |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref>


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=== ''Disconnect'' (2017–present) ===
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In April 2012, Alex Rüdinger left the band;<ref>{{cite web |title=Drummer ALEX RÜDINGER Quits THREAT SIGNAL |url=https://archive.blabbermouth.net/news/drummer-alex-r-dinger-quits-threat-signal/ |website=blabbermouth.net |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> Chris Feener left shortly afterwards. He was replaced by Matt Perrin. Rüdinger was eventually replaced by former Our Lady of Bloodshed drummer [[Joey Muha]], who left in June 2015 to join [[Jungle Rot]]. Andrew Minarik stepped in for Disconnect.
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Through this, the band was touring and working on its fourth album, ''Disconnect'', which was released on November 10, 2017, by Agonia Records. Reviews were mixed.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mills |first1=Matt |title=Threat Signal – Disconnect album review, Jan 2018 |url=https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/threat-signal-disconnect-album-review |website=loudersound.com |date=January 3, 2018 |publisher=Louder Sound |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal – "Disconnect" |url=https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2017/10/27/threat-signal-disconnect/ |website=progressivemusicplanet.com |date=October 27, 2017 |publisher=Progressive Music Planet |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Z |first1=Mark |title=Threat Signal – Disconnect Review |url=https://www.angrymetalguy.com/threat-signal-disconnect-review/ |website=angrymetalguy.com |date=November 13, 2017 |publisher=Angry Metal Guy |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=11067954&style=music|title=Threat Signal – Disconnect MP3 Music Download|website=Cduniverse.com|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://metalrecusants.com/2016/11/21/threat-signal-talk-returning-to-europe-after-a-three-year-silence-touring-with-vader-music-industry/|title=THREAT SIGNAL Talk Returning to Europe After a Three Year Silence, Touring with Vader & Music Industry|date=November 21, 2016|website=Metalrecusants.com|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref> The band continued to tour North America in support of the album.<ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal |url=https://www.bandsintown.com/a/2442-threat-signal |website=bandsintown.com |publisher=Bands in Town |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref>


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While Threat Signal continued to perform,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Taylor |first1=Ric |title=Threat Signal Celebrate Ten Years of "Vigilance" |url=https://www.viewmag.com/post/threat-signal-celebrate-ten-years-of-vigilance |website=viewmag.com |publisher=View Magazine |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal live concert, Aug 2019 |url=https://myrockshows.com/event/399819-threat-signal-rockpile-west/ |website=myrockshows.com |publisher=My Rock Shows |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> in January 2019, Jon Howard also joined the new metal band Imonolith.<ref>{{cite web |title=Imonolith... |url=https://www.therockpit.net/2019/imonolith-featuring-members-of-threat-signal-and-ex-fear-factory-dtp-announce-first-canada-tour-dates/ |website=therockpit.net |date=January 29, 2019 |publisher=The Rock Pit |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref>
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===''Disconnect'' (2017–present)===
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Through this, the band was touring and working on its fourth album, ''Disconnect'', which was released on November 10, 2017 by Agonia Records. Reviews were mixed.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mills |first1=Matt |title=Threat Signal - Disconnect album review, Jan 2018 |url=https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/threat-signal-disconnect-album-review |website=loudersound.com |publisher=Louder Sound |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal – “Disconnect” |url=https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2017/10/27/threat-signal-disconnect/ |website=progressivemusicplanet.com |publisher=Progressive Music Planet |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Z |first1=Mark |title=Threat Signal – Disconnect Review |url=https://www.angrymetalguy.com/threat-signal-disconnect-review/ |website=angrymetalguy.com |publisher=Angry Metal Guy |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=11067954&style=music|title=Threat Signal - Disconnect MP3 Music Download|website=Cduniverse.com|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://metalrecusants.com/2016/11/21/threat-signal-talk-returning-to-europe-after-a-three-year-silence-touring-with-vader-music-industry/|title=THREAT SIGNAL Talk Returning to Europe After a Three Year Silence, Touring with Vader & Music Industry|date=November 21, 2016|website=Metalrecusants.com|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref> The band continued to tour North America in support of the album.<ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal |url=https://www.bandsintown.com/a/2442-threat-signal |website=bandsintown.com |publisher=Bands in Town |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref>


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== Members ==
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While Threat Signal continued to perform,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Taylor |first1=Ric |title=Threat Signal Celebrate Ten Years of "Vigilance" |url=https://www.viewmag.com/post/threat-signal-celebrate-ten-years-of-vigilance |website=viewmag.com |publisher=View Magazine |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Threat Signal live concert, Aug 2019 |url=https://myrockshows.com/event/399819-threat-signal-rockpile-west/ |website=myrockshows.com |publisher=My Rock Shows |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref> in January 2019, Jon Howard also joined the new metal band Imonolith.<ref>{{cite web |title=Imonolith... |url=https://www.therockpit.net/2019/imonolith-featuring-members-of-threat-signal-and-ex-fear-factory-dtp-announce-first-canada-tour-dates/ |website=therockpit.net |publisher=The Rock Pit |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref>
[[File:Jon Howard (Threat Signal).jpg|thumb|upright|Lead singer Jon Howard]]

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==Members==
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;Current
* Jon Howard – vocals (2003–present)
* Jon Howard – vocals (2003–present)
* Travis Montgomery – lead guitar (2007–present)
* Travis Montgomery – guitars (2007–present)
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* Oswin Wong – guitars (2020–present)
* Ryan Miller – bass (2018–present)
* Ryan Miller – bass (2018–present)
* [[Joey Muha]] – drums (2013–2015, 2020–present)
* [[Joey Muha]] – drums (2013–2015, 2018, 2020–present)
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* Oswin Wong – guitars (2018, 2020–present)


;Former
;Former
* Kyle McKnight – guitar (2003–2007)
* Kyle McKnight – guitars (2003–2007)
* Rich Howard – guitar, backing vocals (2003–2006)
* Rich Howard – guitars, backing vocals (2003–2006)
* Adam Matthews – drums (2004–2005)
* Adam Matthews – drums (2004–2005)
* Eric Papky – bass guitar (2004–2005)
* Eric Papky – bass (2004–2005)
* Marco Bressette – bass guitar (2005–2006), guitar (2006–2007)
* Marco Bressette – bass (2005–2006), guitars (2006–2007)
* Pat Kavanagh – bass guitar, backing vocals (2006–2018)
* Pat Kavanagh – bass, backing vocals (2006–2018)
* George Parfitt – drums (2006–2007)
* George Parfitt – drums (2006–2007)
* Norman Killeen – drums (2007–2010; died 2016)
* Norman Killeen – drums (2007–2010; died 2016)
* Adam Weber – guitar (2007–2010)
* Adam Weber – guitars (2007–2010)
* [[Alex Rüdinger]] – drums (2010–2012)
* [[Alex Rüdinger]] – drums (2010–2012)
* [[Kris Norris]] – lead guitar (2010, 2013)
* [[Kris Norris]] – guitars (2010, 2013)
* Chris Feener – guitar (2010–2012)
* Chris Feener – guitars (2010–2012)
* Matt Perrin – guitar (2013–2020)
* Matt Perrin – guitars (2013–2020)


;Studio musicians
;Studio musicians
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* [[Christian Olde Wolbers]] – bass (2016)
* [[Christian Olde Wolbers]] – bass (2016)
* James Knoerl – drums (2016)
* James Knoerl – drums (2016)
* Oswin Wong – guitars (2018)
* [[Joey Muha]] – drums (2018)


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| '''''Under Reprisal'''''
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== Discography ==
* Release date: August 22, 2006
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=== Studio albums ===
* Label: [[Nuclear Blast]]
* ''Under Reprisal'' ([[Nuclear Blast]], 2006)
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* Release date: September 8, 2009
* Label: Nuclear Blast
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* Label: Nuclear Blast
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* Label: Agonia Records
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===Singles===
=== Singles ===
* "Rational Eyes" ([[Nuclear Blast]], 2006)
* "Rational Eyes" ([[Nuclear Blast]], 2006)
* "A New Beginning" (Nuclear Blast, 2008)
* "A New Beginning" (Nuclear Blast, 2008)
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* "Elimination Process" (Agonia, 2017)


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* [https://www.facebook.com/threatsignal/ Facebook page]
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Threat Signal
OriginHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Years active2003−present
LabelsAgonia, Nuclear Blast
MembersJon Howard
Travis Montgomery
Pat Kavanagh
Joey Muha
Oswin Wong
Past membersNorman Killeen
Adam Weber
Kyle McKnight
George Parfitt
Rich Howard
Marco Bressette
Adam Matthews
Eric Papky
Alex Rüdinger
Chris Feener
Ryan Miller
Matt Perrin
Websitethreatsignal.weebly.com

Threat Signal is a Canadian heavy metal band from Hamilton, Ontario. The band has had numerous lineup changes, with only Jon Howard remaining from the original incarnation. Their music is often classified as metalcore,[1] melodic death metal,[2] or groove metal.[3]

History

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Early years (2003–2005)

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Threat Signal was formed in the summer of 2003 by cousins Jon and Rich Howard. Shortly after, they recruited local guitarist Kyle McKnight and began writing and recording music. In the early months of 2004, the trio posted their demo for the song "Rational Eyes", to an international music chart on GarageBand.com. After a few weeks, the song reached No. 1[citation needed] and had received GarageBand awards for best guitars, best drums, best male vocals, best production, song of the week, and song of the day.[citation needed][4] This success sparked record label interest and helped create a following even before the band had ever performed live.

In the spring of 2004, drummer Adam Matthews joined, as did bassist Eric Papky (who was Kyle McKnight's former guitar teacher). On December 10, 2004, Threat Signal headlined their first show at The Underground in Hamilton. For the better part of 2005, Threat Signal would continue to write and record material for their debut full-length album (Under Reprisal). In the summer of 2005, Eric Papky was dismissed from the band and was replaced by Marco Bressette.

Under Reprisal (2005–2008)

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In September 2005, the band traveled to Los Angeles to record their debut album Under Reprisal with producer Christian Olde Wolbers of Fear Factory. During the recording process, drummer Adam Matthews left the band; he would be replaced by George Parfitt. In November, the band signed a recording deal with the label Nuclear Blast.[5]

Under Reprisal was released on May 6, 2006, to excellent reviews.[6][7][8][9] In July 2006, Threat Signal took part in Germany's Earthshaker Festival.[10] A month later, guitarist Rich Howard left the band and was replaced by the band's bassist, Marco Bressette; the new bassist position went to Pat Kavanagh.[11][12]

In October 2006, the band went on the six-week North American "Last Stab Tour" with Soilwork, Mnemic, and Darkest Hour.[13] In November, Under Reprisal won Canadian Recording of the Year award at the Hamilton Music Awards.[14]

In March 2007, Threat Signal began demoing new material,[15] but was hampered by the departure of guitarist Marco Bressette.[16] Former member Rich Howard filled in until the position was taken by Adam Weber.

In the late spring of 2007, Threat Signal toured as the opener for the Tour and Loathing Canadian trek alongside Protest the Hero, All That Remains, Blessthefall, and The Holly Springs Disaster.[17][18] In June 2007, the band played 7 shows on the east coast of Canada with fellow Canadian band The End.[19] In July 2007, the band announced that there would be no further touring that summer.[20] This was because both Kyle McKnight and George Parfitt had left the band; they were eventually replaced by Travis Montgomery on guitar and Norman Killeen on drums. In 2008, Howard and Kavanagh joined ex-Fear Factory members Raymond Herrera and Christian Olde Wolbers in the side-project band Arkaea.

Vigilance (2009–2010)

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Threat Signal's second album Vigilance, which was produced by Jon Howard (who is now the only founding member left in the band) and mixed by Greg Reely, was released on September 8, 2009, in North America and September 11, 2009, in Europe. Reviews were good.[21][22][23][24] The band produced a music video for the track "Severed"[25] and, on July 15, released a 32-minute "Making Of" video for the new record, containing footage of the recordings, the song-writing process and interviews with band members.[26] The album sold around 1,100 copies in its first week of sale in the United States, with the band touring alongside Epica[27] and later Dark Tranquillity[28] to support the album.

In July 2010, Adam Weber quit the band.[29] Ex-Darkest Hour guitarist Kris Norris stepped in. Two months later, drummer Norman Killeen left; Adam and Norman were eventually replaced by drummer Alex Rüdinger and guitarist Chris Feener.

Threat Signal (2011–2016)

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Threat Signal's self-titled album was released on October 7, 2011, in Europe and on October 11, 2011, in North America. It was produced by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (Chimaira, Hatebreed, The Acacia Strain etc.), and received rave reviews.[30][31][32][33] To promote the album, the band toured the US and Eastern Canada in 2012 with Children of Bodom, Eluveitie, and Revocation.[34]

In April 2012, Alex Rüdinger left the band;[35] Chris Feener left shortly afterwards. He was replaced by Matt Perrin. Rüdinger was eventually replaced by former Our Lady of Bloodshed drummer Joey Muha, who left in June 2015 to join Jungle Rot. Andrew Minarik stepped in for Disconnect.

Disconnect (2017–present)

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Through this, the band was touring and working on its fourth album, Disconnect, which was released on November 10, 2017, by Agonia Records. Reviews were mixed.[36][37][38][39][40] The band continued to tour North America in support of the album.[41]

While Threat Signal continued to perform,[42][43] in January 2019, Jon Howard also joined the new metal band Imonolith.[44]

Members

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Lead singer Jon Howard
Current
  • Jon Howard – vocals (2003–present)
  • Travis Montgomery – guitars (2007–present)
  • Ryan Miller – bass (2018–present)
  • Joey Muha – drums (2013–2015, 2018, 2020–present)
  • Oswin Wong – guitars (2018, 2020–present)
Former
  • Kyle McKnight – guitars (2003–2007)
  • Rich Howard – guitars, backing vocals (2003–2006)
  • Adam Matthews – drums (2004–2005)
  • Eric Papky – bass (2004–2005)
  • Marco Bressette – bass (2005–2006), guitars (2006–2007)
  • Pat Kavanagh – bass, backing vocals (2006–2018)
  • George Parfitt – drums (2006–2007)
  • Norman Killeen – drums (2007–2010; died 2016)
  • Adam Weber – guitars (2007–2010)
  • Alex Rüdinger – drums (2010–2012)
  • Kris Norris – guitars (2010, 2013)
  • Chris Feener – guitars (2010–2012)
  • Matt Perrin – guitars (2013–2020)
Studio musicians
  • Andrew Minarik – drums (2015–2016) for Disconnect
Touring musicians
Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Under Reprisal (Nuclear Blast, 2006)
  • Vigilance (Nuclear Blast, 2009)
  • Threat Signal (Nuclear Blast, 2011)
  • Disconnect (Agonia, 2017)

Singles

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  • "Rational Eyes" (Nuclear Blast, 2006)
  • "A New Beginning" (Nuclear Blast, 2008)
  • "Through My Eyes" (Nuclear Blast, 2009)
  • "Comatose" (Nuclear Blast, 2011)
  • "Fallen Disciples" (Nuclear Blast, 2011)
  • "Face the Day" (Nuclear Blast, 2011)
  • "Uncensored" (Nuclear Blast, 2012)
  • "Exit the Matrix" (Agonia, 2017)
  • "Elimination Process" (Agonia, 2017)

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