The Monster Roars

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The break since the middle of the Nineties was definitely necessary for me. Since the end of the Seventies, in fact since we embarked on the preparations for our debut recording Kingdom of Madness, not a single month had gone by in which I didn't work for Magnum, composed for the group, or at least thought of them permanently. For almost twenty years, all my thoughts had revolved around the band. I needed a break to clear my head and to be able to devote myself to the band again with renewed energy. [31] MAGNUM To Release New Album 'The Monster Roars' In January , Blabbermouth, 22 Oct 2021. Retrieved 22 Oct 2021. A firm alliance has been forged between Magnum and themselves. In fact, it’s the 17 th time that this Staffordshire duo have supported Magnum over a connection founded well over three years ago. The two brothers are all about having fun and entertaining. From the off they’re in the faces of the Fleece crowd; exploding onto stage to Reel 2 Real’s ‘I Like To Move It’, beloved of the Madagascar film franchise, Kyle lifts an ‘Applause’ board. The crowd, with a loud cheer, are firmly on board. ‘Manic Scream’ anyone? Bennett, Debbie (11 December 2007). "Magnum raise roof – and funds". Express & Star. Archived from the original on 19 October 2008 . Retrieved 18 September 2015.

I try not to start every Magnum review talking about the past because let’s face it we all know so much about albums like ‘Storytellers’ and the great landmarks of the 80’s but the truth is it’s hard not to reference a band’s glorious past even decades later. The truth is of course that Magnum’s output this millennium has always been quality, and if not hitting the highs of almost 40 years ago they constantly fail spectacularly to sound like “old men just going through the motions” like any of their contemporaries!During Magnum's split, one of Clarkin's friends found a live recording from 1976 in his loft. Clarkin, fed up with the many unofficial compilations that had been released without the band's authorisation, was initially reluctant to authorise the release of this old material. He eventually changed his mind, and Days of Wonder was released in April 2000. [28] Reformation and renewal (2001–2016) [ edit ] Die Offizielle Schweizer Hitparade und Music Community – Suche nach: magnum". Hitparade.ch (in German). Swiss Hitparade. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014 . Retrieved 11 September 2015. Magnum update 25:06:19". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 . Retrieved 7 October 2019.

Scott Morgan Discography". Archived from the original on 26 June 2008 . Retrieved 18 September 2015. Tony Clarkin’s songwriting for the band still reigns supreme but whether consciously or not the recurring motif of ‘Remember’ recalls (Don’t Fear) The Reaper. At least it’s not Saxon! Elsewhere, there are similarities with previous (recent) offerings; ‘Remember’ also recalls ‘The Archway Of Tears’ from ‘The Serpent Rings’. And of course Magnum has always excelled at the slower numbers and ‘Walk The Silent Hours’ is wonderfully orchestrated and right up there with their best of recent times. Bob is sounding so very good too here and throughout. Elsewhere there’s the very interesting ‘No Steppin’ Stones’ sat innocently mid-album with its real Magnum ethos yet it’s a song shot through and bolstered by horns! Yes horns! And it just sounds so right! I have to say that I need more of this! ( is that enough !!!! ?) hours ago LIES!: Dutch metallic hardcore gang drops video for “Propaganda” (ft. Hugo Zerrad – Worst Doubt) via Invisible Oranges; 2nd album comes early December Filename E:\Program Files\CD Images\Hellwings71\Magnum - The Monster Roars 2022 (Lossless)\Magnum - The Monster Roars (SZ 3622-22).wav

Whilst a good number of those venues have passed into history Magnum, via a hiatus of just over five years, have mercifully endured with half their studio output being released since their 2001 reformation. Come set end a balanced, pragmatic will have been presented. Archived copy". Archived from the original on 24 September 2009 . Retrieved 17 January 2010. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link) The first release for Polydor was in September 1986, entitled Vigilante. The album was a move towards the mainstream due to production by Queen drummer Roger Taylor and David Richards, who had recently worked together on A Kind of Magic. The switch to Polydor saw an increase in the marketing budget, and promotional videos were made for the singles "Lonely Night" and "Midnight". A full UK and European tour was scheduled in March 1986, including appearances at a festival at Milton Keynes Bowl headlined by Marillion in June [15] and the German Out in the Green festivals in Dinkelsbühl [16] and at the Loreley Open-Air Theatre. [17] A second leg was organised in September 1986, which finished in Europe in November 1986. Stanway commented, "with only one tour of Germany we had already achieved as much success as after ten years in England!" In March 1987, the band embarked on a third UK and European tour, including an appearance at 1987's Reading Festival. [14] On 30 August, Magnum announced a new compilation remix album Evolution celebrating the last 10 years on SPV GmbH since their reformation in 2001. The album was released on 11 November 2011 in Germany and 14 November in the rest of Europe and the UK. The album featured 10 songs from the band's previous five studio releases, eight were re-recorded, remixed and remastered, as well as two new songs. MAGNUM To Release New Album 'The Monster Roars' In January , Blabbermouth.net, 22 October 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.

With a close affinity to their fanbase it’s actions such as diligence, where practically and logistically possible, to the re-organisation of postponed dates that engender allegiance within the ranks. In 1995, Clarkin announced Magnum's split; however, Clarkin and Catley continued working together, now under the name Hard Rain, until 1999. Magnum reformed in 2001 and has enjoyed late-career commercial success. Their most recent album, The Monster Roars, was released in January 2022. Yet again this is a Magnum-album that is a real gem with its big sound and immaculate individual performances plus compositions with a head and a tail. Okay, it is a traditional one and I can imagine that people might react in the sense that there is nothing new here, nothing that we have not heard before by this band. That might be so perhaps but the fact remains that also in 2022 Magnum stands for quality and an established, and above all ‘their own’, sound. That has got to be worth something or not? Although spread apart on the stage Theia appear to fill its spaces with their amiable personas. There’s time for Ash to emerge from behind his kit to ‘work’ the crowd alongside his brother before the chopping power chordage of ‘Electric Witness’ cannonades. Relating to his horrific experiences as a four-year old diagnosed with type 1 diabetes Kyle introduces the soulful ‘There’s A Boy.’ Singing sat atop his brother’s bass drum it’s a beautiful moment. Magnum Reveals New Album "The Monster Roars" Details, Metal Underground, 22 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.years on, and studio album number 22, there’s no keeping Magnum down – not even a pandemic. Whilst the band will be frustrated by the tour cancellations following the release of ‘The Serpent Rings’ they can at least look forward to another European tour in April 2022 including the UK. Austriancharts.at – Magnum – The Monster Roars" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 January 2022.

Heath, Alan. "Dave Morgan Interview". Archived from the original on 21 August 1999 . Retrieved 18 September 2015. Magnum began as the house band at Birmingham's famous Rum Runner night club (later the home of Duran Duran) in 1972. Joining Clarkin and Catley were drummer Kex Gorin (born Kevin Gorin, 26 January 1949, Birmingham died 21 December 2007) and bassist Bob Doyle. The band line up remained the same until later in 1972, when Les Kitcheridge joined temporarily on rhythm guitar. Bob Doyle left Magnum in 1972 and joined Roy Wood's Wizzard, and was replaced by former Uglys and Balls bassist Dave Morgan (later a member of ELO). [4] Richard Bailey joined on keyboards in June 1973, before going on a two-year sabbatical in South Africa the next year. [5] Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. a b c d e f g h i j k Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19thed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p.344. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

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