Grand Magus

Grand Magus

Grand Magus at Headbangers Open Air 2014
Background information
Also known as Smack [1996–99]
Origin Stockholm, Sweden
Genres Heavy metal, doom metal, stoner metal
Years active 1999–present
Labels Rise Above, Roadrunner, Nuclear Blast
Associated acts Spiritual Beggars, Abramis Brama, Bajen Death Cult, Fortune, Four Sticks, Southfork, Plankton
Website grandmagus.com

Grand Magus are a three-piece heavy metal band hailing from Stockholm, Sweden. The band was formed in 1999 by former Cardinal Fang vocalist Janne "JB" Christoffersson and bassist Fox Skinner.[1] They soon teamed up with drummer Fredrik "Trisse" Liefvendahl and recorded a three track demo. This recording led to an appearance on the Waterdragon Records compilation, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (2000).

After featuring on this compilation they put out a split 7" LP with Spiritual Beggars (of whom JB would later join on vocals 2002-2010) on Southern Lord Records. This release was followed closely by their debut album, Grand Magus (2001), on Rise Above Records. Two more albums would follow, Monument (2003) and Wolf's Return (2005), both on Rise Above.

In 2006, Trisse left the band and Sebastian "Seb" Sippola was recruited on drums. The band released their fourth album, Iron Will, on June 9, 2008 on Rise Above.

December 2009 saw the announcement that Roadrunner Records were to release Grand Magus' fifth album Hammer of the North in the Summer of 2010[2].

In order to concentrate more on family life, April 2012 saw the amicable departure of Seb from the band. This in turn led to long time friend Ludwig "Ludde" Witt, of Spiritual Beggars, taking helm at the skins. On 25th May, sixth album 'The Hunt' was released via Nuclear Blast Records.

The bands seventh offering came in the form of 'Triumph and Power', released on January 31, 2014, again via Nuclear Blast Records.

Eighth endeavor 'Sword Songs' is set for release on May 13, 2016. 'Varangian' and 'Forged in Iron - Crowned in Steel' are available to listen via the official Nuclear Blast YouTube channel.


Members

Current line-up

Past members

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUT
[3]		 GER
[4]		 JPN
[5]		 BEL (WA)
[6]		 FIN
[7]		 SWI
[8]		 SWE
[9]		 UK
[10]
Grand Magus
  • Released: November 5, 2001
  • Label: Rise Above Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download[11]
— — — — — — — —
Monument
  • Released: November 25, 2003[12]
  • Label: Rise Above Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download[13]
— — — — — — — —
Wolf's Return
  • Released: June 14, 2005[14]
  • Label: Rise Above Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download[15]
— — — — — — — —
Iron Will
  • Released: June 9, 2008[16]
  • Label: Rise Above Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download[17]
— — 231 — — — — —
Hammer of the North
  • Released: June 21, 2010[18]
  • Label: Roadrunner Records
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, LP, digital download[19]
73 42 — — — — — —
The Hunt
  • Released: May 25, 2012[20]
  • Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download[21]
68 42 — — — 76 49 —
Triumph and Power
  • Released: January 31, 2014
  • Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download[22]
36 21 — 192 26 59 — 129
Sword Songs
  • Released: May 13, 2016
  • Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download[23]
— — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos

Title Year Album
"Kingslayer" 2005 Wolf's Return
"Hammer of the North"[24] 2010 Hammer of the North
"At Midnight They'll Get Wise"[25] 2010 Hammer of the North

References

  1. ↑ Grand Magus at MusicMight
  2. ↑ "Grand Magus Signs With Roadrunner Records - Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. 2009-12-04. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  3. ↑ Steffen Hung (2014-02-14). "Das österreichische Hitparaden- und Musik-Portal". Austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  4. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts". Officialcharts.de. 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  5. ↑ "グランド・メイガスのアルバム売上ランキング | ORICON STYLE". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  6. ↑ "Ultratop Belgian Charts". ultratop.be. 2014-02-15. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  7. ↑ Steffen Hung. "Finnish charts portal". finnishcharts.com. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  8. ↑ Steffen Hung. "Die Offizielle Schweizer Hitparade und Music Community". Hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  9. ↑ Steffen Hung (2012-06-08). "Swedish Charts Portal". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  10. ↑ "CHART LOG UK: NEW ENTRIES UPDATE : Chart Date: 15.02.2014" (TXT). Zobbel.de. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  11. ↑
  12. ↑ Eduardo Rivadavia (2003-11-25). "Monument - Grand Magus | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  13. ↑
  14. ↑ Alex Henderson (2005-06-14). "Wolf's Return - Grand Magus | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  15. ↑
  16. ↑ Greg Prato (2008-06-09). "Iron Will - Grand Magus | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  17. ↑
  18. ↑ Eduardo Rivadavia (2010-06-21). "Hammer of the North - Grand Magus | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  19. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Hammer of the North by Grand Magus". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-01-01. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  20. ↑ Eduardo Rivadavia (2012-06-05). "The Hunt - Grand Magus | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  21. ↑ "iTunes - Music - The Hunt by Grand Magus". Itunes.apple.com. 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  22. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Triumph and Power (Bonus Version) by Grand Magus". Itunes.apple.com. 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  23. ↑ "GRAND MAGUS: 'Sword Songs' Album Details Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. 2016-02-17. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
  24. ↑ "Grand Magus: 'Hammer Of The North' Video Released". Blabbermouth.net. 2010-05-19. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  25. ↑ "Grand Magus: 'At Midnight They'll Get Wise' Video Released". Blabbermouth.net. 2010-10-22. Retrieved 2015-06-20.

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