Artist: MAGNUM
Album: THE MONSTER ROARS CRYSTAL VINYL (2LP)

Release date: 08.12.2023
EAN/UPS: 886922441042
Media type: LP

"The Monster Roars" kicks off with a real bang: opening with the title track, Magnum make it unmistakably clear that the group’s current line-up consisting of Bob Catley (vocals), Tony Clarkin (guitar), Rick Benton (keyboards), Dennis Ward (bass) and Lee Morris (drums) is bursting with enthusiasm. Especially the signing of American bassist Dennis Ward (ex-Pink Cream 69, Unisonic, Place Vendome) has proved to be an absolute stroke of luck. “Unfortunately, we haven`t been able to play live with Dennis yet as all concerts had to be cancelled or postponed due to the lockdown. But we’ve already rehearsed intensively with him and were delighted to discover that he not only plays a first-rate bass but also provides fantastic backing vocals,” explains Tony Clarkin and adds: “Dennis has catapulted the band to another level in a number of ways. We`re looking forward to our first live shows with him and are certain that our fans will be as excited about Dennis as we are.”

‘The Monster Roars’ will be available from 14 January 2022 on Steamhammer/SPV as a CD DigiPak, 2-LP gatefold and – exclusively from the Steamhammer online shop – CD/LP and T-shirt bundle. The first single (including lyric video) ‘I Won’t Let You Down’ will be released on 12 November 2021. The second single ‘No Steppin’ Stones’, also supported by a lyric video, is scheduled to follow five weeks later, on 17 December 2021. The cover artwork, which is rather unusual for Magnum, was photographed by Rob Barrow, brother of former Magnum bassist Al Barrow, and is continued in the conceptual booklet.

Side 1
1. The Monster Roars 3:57
2. Remember 5:05
3. All You Believe In 5:01

Side 2
1. I Won't Let You Down 3:57
2. The Present Not The Past 5:27
3. No Steppin' Stones 3:57

Side 3
1. That Freedom Word 4:52
2. Your Blood Is Violence 6:44
3. Walk The Silent Hours 4:51

Side 4
1. The Day After The Night Before 4:23
2. Come Holy Men 5:01
3. Can't Buy Yourself Heaven 5:00




LINE-UP:

Tony Clarkin – Guitar
Bob Catley – Vocals
Rick Benton – Keyboards
Dennis Ward – Bass
Lee Morris – Drums