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Band Line Up 2012

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GRAND MAGUS

Playing: Friday, 10th August 2012

Stage: Ronnie James Dio Stage

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Grand Magus Biography

Grand Magus is a special band: While tradition is very important to them, they still have the courage to develop their music. Stylistically, they may have come a long way from their dusty self-titled rock debut to their new metal masterpiece

Hammer of The North

, but the Stockholm trio have evolved without losing touch with their experiences. They have never abandoned the driving groove of their early years or their love of epic doom and extreme metal.

Now, their familiar trademark sound is melded with traditional riffs and melodies that rock the same league as Judas Priest and Dio. Lead singer JB not only shapes the ten songs of

Hammer of The North

with his distinctive, unique voice but also runs wild with his guitar playing. Supported by his rhythm section, FOX (bass) and SEB (drums) push JB to a new all-time high. On songs like ‘I, The Jury’ he skillfully applies the Halford-shout and matches the tour-de-force of his idol Ian Gillan, and on ‘Ravens Guide Our Way’ his sonorous vocals plummet to the depths of hell before rising up to Valhalla.

Grand Magus also bring their versatile musical wealth on a lyrical level. While previously chief lyric-writer JB often used cryptic images to conceal song content, this time he is more transparent and distinct. The power of nature and the ancient Nordic tradition is his focus on this album, and this is also reflected in the cover artwork by Necrolord (Dissection, At The Gates, Emperor). Swedish history and Norse mythology have been an important source of inspiration. The wolf, which has always been the heraldic animal on the band’s coat-of-arms, is a powerful presence: while being a symbol for sheer wildness, he is a classic pack animal and as such also stands for absolute unity. According to the Prose Edda, in Ragnarök the “Fenris” (the wolf) killed Odin, the father of the gods. JB ensures his lyrics precisely match the songs so that when combined with huge choruses, soaring melodic arcs, and powerful riffs they form an explosive unit.

Mixed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Amon Amarth) and produced by Entombed bass player Nico Elgstrand (Dismember), the highly anticipated album is set for release in the UK on June 21.

The Swedish trio will spend the summer playing festivals and embark on an extensive European tour in the Autumn.

Grand Magus Line-up is:

JB – Lead-Vocals and Guitar

FOX – Bass and Backing Vocals

SEB – Drums

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Band Line Up 2012

Ronnie James Dio Stage

  • BEHEMOTH
  • MALEFICE
  • SEPULTURA
  • GRAND MAGUS
  • WATAIN
  • ICED EARTH
  • MOONSORROW
  • FREEDOM CALL
  • DIO DISCIPLES
  • CROWBAR
  • SANCTUARY
  • BENEDICTION
  • CHTHONIC
  • MAYHEM
  • HATEBREED
  • TESTAMENT
  • IAMI
  • MACHINE HEAD
  • CORROSION OF CONFORMITY
  • NILE
  • DIMMU BORGIR
  • ANVIL
  • PARADISE LOST
  • THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
  • ALICE COOPER
  • KOBRA AND THE LOTUS
  • EVILE

Sophie Lancaster Stage

  • VIKING SKULL
  • MARIONETTE
  • SATURNIAN
  • BLOODSHOT DAWN
  • SWEET SAVAGE
  • GONOREAS
  • PRIMITAI
  • COMMANDER IN CHIEF
  • ALCEST
  • EASTERN FRONT
  • PYTHIA
  • DERISION
  • WINTERFYLLETH
  • SPLINTERED SOUL
  • ORANGE GOBLIN
  • SIGHT OF EMPTINESS
  • WITCHSORROW
  • DEATH VALLEY KNIGHTS
  • FURYON
  • RISING DREAM
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  • FLAYED DISCIPLE
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  • CRIMES OF PASSION
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  • ANCIENT ASECENDANT
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  • RE ARMED
  • NOCTIFERIA
  • HEADCHARGER

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