Magnum

[Keir]

I wanted to respond to some of the comments in the Wish List thread but since they really aren't appropriate for Ragnarokkr I thought I would just start a separate thread rather than clutter up that one.

Too much money and not metal enough. And I say that with them as my #1 bucket list band.

I agree with all of these things. I don't even have a band bucket list (too many bands, and too many variables out of my control!) but if I did it would have one band: Magnum.

I've been a fan since 1990 when I was visiting family and England and heard them on The Friday Rock Show. It was a song from Goodnight L.A. and while it didn't really make an impression on me (I was much more into thrash at the time) I thought my brother Sam would enjoy it so I told him about it. Shortly thereafter we stopped at a music store and they had a bunch of Magnum tapes. Neither of us knew anything about the band besides the one song I heard on the radio, so he picked up Chase The Dragon based on the cover. As soon as we listened to it we were both hooked.

Unfortunately, the only time Magnum have ever been in the US was in 1982. I think it's time for them to come back. For years my brother and I were the only people we knew in the US who had even heard of them, but now it seems they are becoming relatively well known. Sure, they don't belong at Ragnarokkr, but I think ProgPower 2015 would be an excellent fit and I am sure there are other festivals that would be good stepping stones for them to break into the US.

 

[Diabolik]

I was introduced to them via Bob Catley singing with Avantasia. After hearing the first Avantasia disc I loved his vocals. Soon I was always looking for their stuff. I love the Bob Catley solo disc as well.

While I think they would be better suited for ProgPower...I don't see why they couldn't do Ragnarokkr.

I would love to see them. I was lucky to see Catley perform with Avantasia as well. Great live performer and still has a great voice.

 

[Justin G]

Jeremy turned me on to this band about 10 years ago. I agree they'd be a great ProgPower band, but I honestly don't see that happening. I'm resigned to the fact that I'll have to travel to Europe to finally see them.

 

[Diabolik]

Jeremy turned me on to this band about 10 years ago. I agree they'd be a great ProgPower band, but I honestly don't see that happening. I'm resigned to the fact that I'll have to travel to Europe to finally see them.

sadly I think you are right on this one.

 

[Element_man]

I've got a few of their tapes and records here, great melodic hard rock. Saw Catley with Avantasia at Wacken 2008, he was stellar!

 

[SteelFireRecs]

I got into Magnum about 2 years ago when I saw their logo somewhere and was like that looks cool and fun. Took a listen and was instantly hooked. Their new album is incredible, one of my favorites so far this year.

 

[Keir]

Yes, the new one sounds great. I still need to pick that up.

Bob and Justin, why do you think they won't play ProgPower?

 

[nomisofsiman]

Yes, the new one sounds great. I still need to pick that up.

Bob and Justin, why do you think they won't play ProgPower?

I could see them doing Progpower.

 

[Diabolik]

Yes, the new one sounds great. I still need to pick that up.

Bob and Justin, why do you think they won't play ProgPower?

I think they would have gotten them by now. If they played it I would go to the fest actually. I wonder if the cost for them is high or interest from the band itself wanting to play the states. There are some bands who don't even care about coming over here.

 

[Justin G]

Yes, the new one sounds great. I still need to pick that up. Bob and Justin, why do you think they won't play ProgPower?

Demand doesn't seem too high, at least on that forum.

 

[modernwizardry]

I got into Magnum about 2 years ago when I saw their logo somewhere and was like that looks cool and fun. Took a listen and was instantly hooked. Their new album is incredible, one of my favorites so far this year.

This sounds like it was written by a high school girl about discovering Nsync or Backstreet Boys.

 

[Diabolik]

This sounds like it was written by a high school girl about discovering Nsync or Backstreet Boys.

HAHAHAHAHAAHHA.....Mendyke has his school folders with Magnum written all over it with hearts!!!

 

[nomisofsiman]

Demand doesn't seem too high, at least on that forum.

True. They aren't talked about a lot. Stranger things have happened though. There have been many bands that took a long time to get to Progpower.

 

[Justin G]

True. They aren't talked about a lot. Stranger things have happened though. There have been many bands that took a long time to get to Progpower.

Yeah. We finally got Pretty Maids after all.

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

Jeremy turned me on to this band about 10 years ago. I agree they'd be a great ProgPower band, but I honestly don't see that happening. I'm resigned to the fact that I'll have to travel to Europe to finally see them.

It wouldn't work unless Harvester said to like them.

 

[Diabolik]

I think Magnum could work as a headliner. I am sure people would come out just for them but just as many would ask "who?" or why them. They have a great hard classic rock sound and would bring something new to the show. Ashbury went over great. I wonder though how many of the regulars know or are even fans though. I would love to see them still though.

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

Love Magnum. But the PP crowd is a bit ageist.



[ame]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X8YaGAe2_P0[/ame]