On ‘The Classic Rock Show’ from 7pm (UK) tonight / 1pm EST you’ll hear all your requests and heaps more great music to get up and rock out to, including Robin George, The Doors, Roy Buchanan, The Eagles, Tyla Gang, The Offspring, Prong, Van Halen, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Saxon, Magnum, Scorpions and two new singles from Rival Sons and Black Stone Cherry.
Magnum have released their 18th studio album ‘Escape From The Shadow Garden’ – out on SPV. In my humble opinion, it’s their best album since ‘Wings Of Heaven’. Tony Clarkin continues to be a driven artist; constantly writing, creating stories and soundscapes that draw you in and hold your attention until the very last note has been played.
Magnum are one of those bands you just know before you see them ‘live’ that you’re going to get a good show. It’s evident from Magnum’s latest offering that they’ve hit on a rich vein of creativity and, given what I saw on stage the other night at The Waterfront in Norwich, the band are all clearly enjoying every minute of it. I’m of the opinion they’ve not been in better shape as a collective force – sounding better than ever.
Some hours before they took to the stage, I caught up with a very upbeat and enthusiastic Bob Catley and we soon got talking about the writing of ‘Escape From The Shadow Garden’, the great reception the new album’s getting both from fans and critics, their setlist, band members, album artwork (once again provided by the amazing artist Rodney Matthews) and the current UK tour.
Bob gave us a great insight into the band that is Magnum – a quintessentially British rock band that has and continues to create some of the most memorable songs ever written and produced. A band whose music is enjoyed by generations of die-hard rock fans the world over.
Listen to the interview with Bob Catley here – do excuse the drone of the tour bus aircon:
It’s great to see such a variety of requests posted up on Twitter and on our Facebook Group this week. Heart, White Lion, Thunder, Marillion, Porcupine Tree, Korn, Robin Trower, Magnum, Humble Pie, New Generation Superstars, to name but a few.
Add some Gillan, Status Quo, Led Zeppelin, Accept, Pantera, Adrenaline Mob, Vardis, Jorn, Soulfly, Savage Messiah, Judas Priest, Van Halen, Blackberry Smoke and Shinedown, we’ve got something to treat you and your neighbours ears to!
I’m duty bound to empty my sack again this week, even more so ‘cos it’s Christmas 😉
The Classic Rock Show ‘Christmas Party’ is all set to be a cracker!! Feast your mince pies on this little lot…
Our playlist this week is made up of Magnum, Thin Lizzy, Gillan, Boston, .38 Special, Heart, Iron Butterfly, Humble Pie, Accept, Halestorm, Fall Out Boy, Ozzy, Poison, Bon Jovi, Heavy Pettin’, as well as a couple of dozen or so great sounding rock tracks, intermingled with some festive numbers to keep in the spirit of things.
Come and party with us this Thursday, 7pm – here. We’ll be the loud one’s wearing reindeer antlers, rocking out, generally misbehaving and drinking Jägerbombs.
Thursday has come around again. Thank goodness for that!!
Gotta also thank all those of you who have contributed song requests towards this week’s playlist. The Classic Rock Show is built around what you want to hear. That’s the way you like it, that’s the way we like it and that’s the way it’s gonna stay. You okay with that? 😉
On the show this evening, we’ve got Judas Priest, Diamond Head, Whitesnake, Hawkwind, Rainbow, Lone Star, Kiss, Little Angels, Magnum, Tool and a request to play something off the new Cold Cold Ground album (which, I might add, is really rather bloody good). Plus a whole heap of other prime cuts.
Tune in this evening from 7pm (GMT) to hear some of the very best rock ‘n’ roll produced from years gone by, right up to the present day. And if you fancy having a chat online with all the other listeners and yours truly during the show, then get yourself across to our Facebook Group. Plenty of good laughs and banter to be had. I’m looking forward to it.
We gently doff our hats to Halloween tonight with tracks from Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Silverchair, Wednesday 13, The 69 Eyes, Avenged Sevenfold, Diamond Head, Keel and L7.
And in between all of this ghostly, ghoulish madness, we’ll hear from April Wine, Black Stone Cherry, Rachel Stamp, Trapeze, Traffic, Bad Company, Michael Schenker Group, Led Zeppelin, Magnum, Genesis, Poison, Heart, W.A.S.P., Weezer, Dr. Feelgood and Bob The Builder (yes, I know what you’re thinking).
I hope everyone’s well. Hasn’t this week gone quickly? That’s a good thing, ‘cos we’re that much closer to showtime…and Friday!!
Really pleased to see more and more folks joining our Facebook Group. For those that have recently joined us, welcome aboard. You can look forward to making some new friends and acquaintances while you listen along to our weekly show.
This week is jam-packed full of your requests, plus a good few tunes that you may not have heard for quite some time…at least on the radio, anyway. Tune in from 7pm (UK time) tonight and hear some Blue Öyster Cult, Uriah Heep, Steve Vai, Van Halen, Electric Light Orchestra, April Wine, Magnum, Lita Ford, Stevie Nicks, Golden Earring, INXS, Motley Crue, Motorhead and much more besides.
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