This one hits hard. After cancelling their 2024 tour dates due to Tony's ill health it is incredibly sad to hear that the man himself has passed away. Arguably the heart and soul of Magnum, this likely spells the end of one of the longest standing hard rock acts ever to come from these shores. … Continue reading RIP Tony Clarkin of Magnum (1946-2024)
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Magnum cancel 2024 dates
This is definitely a cancellation, not a postponement. All of us here wish Tony and the band well, and look forward to hearing about their plans going forward once they've had a chance to adjust and work things out. The message from the band in full... Magnum have been forced to cancel their European tour … Continue reading Magnum cancel 2024 dates
2022 Year In Review: Paul
When the Boss sent a message asking for reflections of 2022, I put my thinking cap on and wondered about topics that I could cover. It’s been a cracking year for rock and metal, with resurgences in prog, thrash, death, and classic rock to name but four of the many genres we love. I covered … Continue reading 2022 Year In Review: Paul
Gig Review: Magnum / VEGA / THEIA – The Tramshed, Cardiff (7th December 2022)
Originally scheduled for April, this show was one of a few rearranged due to a Covid outbreak during Magnum’s Spring tour. It’s to Magnum’s credit and their completely solid work ethic that they didn’t cancel, merely looked for a slot where they could combine the dates in a straight run which has seen them visit … Continue reading Gig Review: Magnum / VEGA / THEIA – The Tramshed, Cardiff (7th December 2022)
Gig Review: Magnum / THEIA – The Garage, Glasgow (12th September 2022)
Here we are at Glasgow's Garage to catch Magnum touring on the back of their latest album The Monster Roars. First up we have THEIA, also promoting new material with their The Day EP. The drums open up as they set us on "Fire" with Ash pounding away as the guitar kicks this big sounding … Continue reading Gig Review: Magnum / THEIA – The Garage, Glasgow (12th September 2022)
We’ll Be There: Rock the Coast Festival (14th-15th June)
It’s that time of year when we are all getting excited about the festival announcements for Download, Bloodstock and many of the others based here in the UK. I have a different plan, while many of you are packing your waterproofs and heading for Download, I will be breaking out my pasty legs in the … Continue reading We’ll Be There: Rock the Coast Festival (14th-15th June)