Mac`s Statement

[mcdermott andrew]

its me.
and it would be a stupid joke if it was not

[npnpnp]

I think that Threshold did big step straight ahead with new album. And now the role of the singer seems to me less than before.
Now Rich and Karl compose better music than before. I see their progress. That's why I think that the decision of Mac will not be terrible for the band. Good songwriting is a main thing.

I want to give my support to musician of Threshold. Don't give up! We need your music!

[LavagesOfTime]

Originally Posted by mcdermott andrew

its me.
and it would be a stupid joke if it was not

thanks for clearing up. have you actually forgot the password ?

[vger]

this is fucking bullshit mac, wake the fuck up. rachel really fuck you up once and forever? you gonna be happy ever after with her now? you really think dude? you live for the music man. you come alive on the stage. she gonna piss all over your solo cd too? you gonna work in a fucking bank? you just know you regret this. soon its too late. do something. DO SOMETHING NOW

[Ze Dan]

Originally Posted by vger

this is fucking bullshit mac, wake the fuck up. rachel really fuck you up once and forever? you gonna be happy ever after with her now? you really think dude? you live for the music man. you come alive on the stage. she gonna piss all over your solo cd too? you gonna work in a fucking bank? you just know you regret this. soon its too late. do something. DO SOMETHING NOW

this post is not very respectful sir You should't mess with private people and you might change your tone this is very aggressive and this language is not tolerated here

I understand your feeling but man there's a way to express things ok ? Besides I seriously doubt that both bandmembers and boardmembers will appreciate this.

We're all sad, truth to be told, the only we can do is just accept this decision and wish the best to Threshold and Mac as they go separate ways.

Best of luck, Mac thank you for all these years

[vger]

it needed to be said tho, over 2 you mac

[The True Addy]

Dear Mac,

You are my favorite singer and I cherish the Threshold albums where you sing. Hypothetical is my favorite. I'm sad that you have decided to go but I understand it is for good reasons. We all have been through rough times like you. I wish you well and I'll miss you.

With great respect,
Addy

[Djm]

Thank you, Mac for your amazing work, and I wish you nothing but the best of luck in the future.

[npnpnp]

How can I respect Mac's reason if the way he informed his bandmates is the demonstration of the disrespect

[Ze Dan]

Originally Posted by Djm

Thank you, Mac for your amazing work, and I wish you nothing but the best of luck in the future.

Come on ! Do you think everything happens the way you want these to ?
Stop it a bit will you ? You should put yourself in Mac's place

[npnpnp]

Originally Posted by Ze Dan

You should put yourself in Mac's place

Then you should put yourself in Rich's place for example in that moment. There was the beginning of the tour. And the singer disappeared. Moreover he switched off the phone.
Do you know all the consequences If Damian shouldn't agree to help the band? Problems with the organisators of the concerts, the loss of the band reputation...
Do you like it?

[mcdermott andrew]

i dont want to start mud throwing..so i will keep cool .if anyone starts at rachel again i will seek you out and rip your head off.

[vger]

aye seek me out at kropcke clock wednesday at midnight mac and we will discus it like gentlemen, someone needs to bring u to your senses

[PraiseTheLord]

WHATTA H*LL GOING ON! STOP TEASIN' MAN..THERE'S BIT OF A BATTLE GOING ON? STOP IT NOW!

[batmura]

Mac, thanks a lot for all the years you had with Threshold. You've sung on some of their finest albums, and, in many ways, you became the voice of the band. I will always cherish those albums.

I wish you all the best in the future!

Likewise, I wish Rich and Karl all the best with the future of Threshold.

Your fan from Istanbul, Turkey!

[Sikarra]

Originally Posted by Kilroy Murdoch

Why did Mac create a new forum account rather than use his old one?

Exactly what i was thinking.....

[Sikarra]

Damn....what else can i say.....

No one is living Andrew MacDermott's life but himself, and only he has the right to decide and make options about it. It's a damn sad situation, and i hate to see another top notch vocalist leaving one of my favorite bands...but what can we do, unless wishing Mac and all of the band the best of luck.

[Richard West]

Originally Posted by Kilroy Murdoch

Why did Mac create a new forum account rather than use his old one?

We suspended Mac's old account because we wanted him to contact us privately before making any public statements.

[Sikarra]

So, he chose to go public before talkin' to you guys?

[forgottenglory]

Ah! The veil of mystery is now lifted...did I mention that my crystal ball was made in China!

[Richard West]

Originally Posted by Sikarra

So, he chose to go public before talkin' to you guys?

In the spirit of wanting to deal with things privately for the moment as far as possible, it would be wrong for me to answer that question.

[Sikarra]

Originally Posted by Richard West

In the spirit of wanting to deal with things privately for the moment as far as possible, it would be wrong for me to answer that question.

Fair enough. Well, anyway, thigs are getting clearer. I hope everything ends up nicely for both parts.

Life goes on, it has to. As far as the band is concerned the music has to talk louder, and, Threshold's music is amazing, no matter who is voicing it. Sure Mac's voice was a big part of it, but what the heck, let's move on, Threshold has the power to stand on their own!

[forgottenglory]

The sooner that everybody accepts that Mac is not in Threshold anymore and let go the easier it will be for everybody involved: the band, Mac and ourselves!

Peace.

[LavagesOfTime]

Originally Posted by forgottenglory

did I mention that my crystal ball was made in China!

you cheesy bugger!

[Madrigal]

Nah, sorry, I have difficulties understanding your decision, Mac. Not that I don’t respect it – but it simply doesn’t make any sense! At least the how and when and all thereabouts …

What bugs me most: Why could you not at least do this upcoming tour (if it was possible for 10 odd years, things cannot be as tight and desperate just now, plus there’s always 1001 solution for ANY “problem” – especially when of “only” financial nature)?

Why did you not announce it – in what would be far more typical “Mac style” officially and publically as your farewell tour with Threshold? And what’s more: Discuss this first with the others, as would only be fair?

Why cannot you make it a decent, fair and proper – maybe even glorious – exit from the stage, like one could expect after some 10 years? Like one, where we would all keep you in best possible memory?

- Instead you are pulling out like a wet, beaten dog. Sorry, that’s how it feels to me.

And could it not be that you may have made a lot more money with Threshold in the end – and not before too long? They are about to leap up by another huge level in their career now – with or without you………… Think about how Porcupine Tree gained in popularity just during the last couple of years. From my point of view you are blowing a huge chance into the wind which most musicians only dream of ever getting.

You have been a big part of Threshold – I think you owe everyone, especially yourself, a more appropriate (more honourable!) departure.

Just my two cents.

In any case, I wish you the best of luck, happiness and fulfillment in life.
And I thank you for having put so much unique soul, heart, power and emotion into the music of Threshold.


I hope you are not the type of person to ever regret what you have done – or not done – in life.