Review | Magnum – Live at KK’s Steel Mill

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English rock icons Magnum will release their final live album `Live at KK’s Steel Mill’ on 10 January 2025. That amazing album, with founder Tony Clarkin of course, was recorded on 10 December 2022 and it was a memorable night, as Magnum played the final show of their phenomenally successful European Tour. This is the last official live recording of Magnum starring guitarist/composer Tony Clarkin and that makes this album more than special.

A WORTHY FAREWELL

`Live at KK’s Steel Mill’ features sixteen classic tracks, and it is indeed a worthy farewell to Tony Clarkin, a real musical bliss and a MUST have for the fans and lovers of melodic English hard rock indeed. The show/album kicks off with a 100% classic Magnum track, being: ,,Days Of No Trust’’ from their 1988 album `Wings Of Heaven’, one of my favourite Magnum albums ever; so a great start, showcasing Magnum’s musical expertise with lots of melody, a catchy refrain and splendid vocal work by Catley. Other highlight on the first CD are two songs from `The Monster Roars’ album (2022), being: the impressive title track and ,,The Day After The Night Before’’, both being excellent compositions by Tony Clarkin of course.

THE SECOND CD

However, the best songs are yet to come as on the second CD Magnum plays eight classic tracks that really make you realise how good this band actually is/was. ,,Wild Swan’’, another fantastic song from `Wings Of Heaven’ is the brilliant opening track of the second part of the show, followed by another Magnum milestone ,,Les Morts Dansant’’ from the 1985 released album `On A Storyteller’s Night’. Magnum is in a musical zone now as the amazing setlist continues with ,,All England’s Eyes’’, ,,Vigilante’’, and the title track of Magnum’s debut album `Kingdom Of Madness’, released way back in 1976!!

MAGNUM – THE CONCLUSION

Finally, Magnum ends their musical journey with a superb version of ,,Sacred Hour’’ from their fantastic album `Chase The Dragon’. Can it get any better than this? I do not think so. This is Magnum at their best, so a MUST buy indeed!! Magnum’s `Live At KK’s Steel Mill’ is truly one of the most emotional albums in Magnum’s lengthy career; play it LOUD and sing along as much as you can!!!

Release date: 10 January 2025