Classic-era members continue to keep โThe Spiritโ of Magnum alive, performing music from the bandโs celebrated 1978-94 periodโฆ
One of the UKโs finest exponents of melodic rock music, Magnum achieved high album and singles chart positions in both the UK and Europe and gained a reputation as one of the UK most captivating live bands, with regular sell-out concerts at major venues.
Long standing Magnum keyboard player Mark Stanway (1980-2016) is joined in Kingdom of Madness by fellow ex-Magnum members Micky Barker (drums, 1985-95), and Richard Bailey (keyboards/flute/guitar, 1975-80), as well as Mo Birch (vocals/percussion, Magnum live and studio appearances). For their 2025 shows, they are joined by bassist Brian Badhams, vocalist Chris Dando, and guitarist Alan Bell.
The In the Beginning tour will feature two sets of music from distinct eras of Magnumโs career. The bandโs fondly remembered Jet Records period is featured in one set, with tracks from early albums Kingdom of Madness, Magnum II, Chase the Dragon and The Eleventh Hour, while the other set will celebrate the bandโs most commercially successful period with favourites from On a Storytellerโs Night, Vigilante, Wings of Heaven and beyond.
โThe best way to respect the bandโs legacy and to โkeep the night light burningโ is to ensure that the full range of Magnumโs catalogue continues to be played.โ says Mark Stanway. โFollowing on from our recent Legacy tour, our 2025 shows will feature a refreshed set that will delve even further, with a mix of stage favourites and deeper album tracks, including songs that have not been played live in over forty years.โ
This union of classic members of one the UKโs most revered melodic rock bands has already been met with the highest acclaim from both music critics and audiences alike:
โThis incredible group of musicians showed their respect of the legacy of Magnum. The beauty was in the verve and euphoria of an unfettered performance, delivered with style, that delighted those in the crowd, as much as it did those on stage.โ Andy Rawll, Metal Talk
โThis really was a night of Magnum nostalgia and an evocative celebration of the bandโs heritage.โ David Randall, Get Ready to Rock
โEach song was performed impeccably and with enthusiasm. These people are enjoying playing their classic songs and attacking them with renewed musical ideas and style. A thoroughly enjoyable trip down Magnum memory lane.โ Carrie-Anne Grove, Rox Alive
โEpic songs wonderfully performed, with a setlist that keeps the whole room singing along.โ Lindsay Smith, Metal Planet
The โspiritโ of Magnum lives on in the Kingdom of Madnessโฆ.
You may also like the following events from Mark Stanway's Kingdom of Madness:
- This November, 6th November, 08:00 pm, Mark Stanway's Kingdom of Madness (ex Magnum) - Winchester, Arc in Winchester
- This November, 7th November, 08:00 pm, Mark Stanway's Kingdom of Madness (ex Magnum) - Hastings, Carlisle Rock Bar in Hastings
- This November, 20th November, 07:00 pm, Mark Stanway's Kingdom of Madness (ex Magnum) - Stoke, Eleven in Kidsgrove
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