Original sentence: The band recorded again in 1997, with Wilson back at the microphone on Extinct Instinct.Threshold is now considered one of the leading ProgMetal bands, alongside Dream Theater, Queensrÿche and Ayreon.Two weeks before Threshold were to begin recording 1998's Clone, however, Damian Wilson abruptly left, but was replaced with Andrew "Mac" McDermott (ex-Sargant Fury) who remains with them today
Edited sentence: 2000's Hypothetical blasted the band to "ProgMetal Masters" status, even if generally, the album was seen as falling short of greatness.However,their last release, Subsurface, took everyone by surprise, and constantly received "Album Of The Month" mentions in many Metal magazines thanks to its amazing blend of ProgMetal, with a touch of Yes or Floyd-like melodies.The band is known among the industry as a constant "surprise-package".The band recorded again in 1997, with Wilson back at the mic on Extinct Instinct.Threshold is now considered a legend of ProgMetal, alongside greats such as Dream Theater, Queensrÿche or Ayreon.Two weeks before Threshold were to begin recording 1998's Clone, however, Damian Wilson abruptly left, but the band scored when they found Andrew "Mac" McDermott (ex-Sargant Fury) who remains with them today.With the release of Clone, everyone, metalheads and rockers alike, started to qualify Threshold as one the leading bands in the ProgMetal movement