Magenta release Metamorphosis on April 21st

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MAGENTA RELEASE METAMORPHOSIS ON APRIL 21^ST

Tigermoth Records are proud to announce the release of Metamorphosis, the fourth studio album from Magenta on April 21^st.  

Without abandoning the sense of melody and dynamics that remain the Magenta trademark, Metamorphosis sees the band taking a darker, more intense path with powerful, sometimes disturbing subject matter.

“I think this album is going to surprise a lot of people, “says Rob Reed “It will challenge many people’s preconceptions of what Magenta are, and what we are capable of musically. Most of it was written on guitar, so some of the material is heavier than before, whilst retaining most of the elements of the Magenta sound.”

The album also marks the band’s return to long-form pieces of music, with two 20 minute-plus songs, namely Metamorphosis, the title track, a disturbing tale of a serial killer with a split personality, and the album opener The Ballad of Samuel Layne, which follows the thoughts of a soldier in the World War One trenches as he prepares to go into battle.  

Rob also comments that with guitars and real strings dominating the arrangements there are fewer keyboards than previous albums: “Watch out for some brilliant performances on the record.” He says. “Christina’s vocals are just astonishing, Tim Robinson delivers a virtuoso performance on drums and Chris Fry has pushed the bar even higher than usual with some amazing lead guitar. I have no doubt that this is, by far, our finest album to date.”

The album was recorded at Big Studios in South Wales, and mixed by Rob Reed and Tim Lewis at the legendary Rockfield Studios near Monmouth in Wales.  Rob has written all the music with lyrics by Steve Reed and the stunning artwork is by Killustrations.

The album will be released on April 21^st, but will be available from March 22^nd from the Magenta shop via www.magenta-web.com .  Watch out for an exclusive special pre-order offer to be announced shortly.  Regular video updates and sound clips to follow on the website over the next few weeks.

A trailer for the album can be viewed at::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5vGSBX4HTk

Footage from the mixing session at Rockfield can be seen at: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mitMGaKjo2w

Album Information:

Track listing:

1.The.Ballad.Of.Samuel.Layne.[20:17]2.Prekestolen.[03:43]
3.Metamorphosis.[23:15]
4.Blind.Faith.[6:01]

Lead Vocals: Christina

Keyboards, guitars, bass, recorder, backing vocals: Rob Reed
Drums: Tim Robinson

Lead Guitar: Chris Fry

Detuned guitar: Martin Rosser

Uilleann Pipes: Troy Donockley
Backing vocals: Stephan Rhys Williams 

Contact details; [email protected]
www.magenta-web.com
www.myspace.com/magentauk

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Lambsie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 29 2005 Status: Offline Points: 241	Topic: Magenta release Metamorphosis on April 21st Posted: January 27 2008 at 07:28
	MAGENTA RELEASE METAMORPHOSIS ON APRIL 21^ST Tigermoth Records are proud to announce the release of Metamorphosis, the fourth studio album from Magenta on April 21^st. Without abandoning the sense of melody and dynamics that remain the Magenta trademark, Metamorphosis sees the band taking a darker, more intense path with powerful, sometimes disturbing subject matter. “I think this album is going to surprise a lot of people, “says Rob Reed “It will challenge many people’s preconceptions of what Magenta are, and what we are capable of musically. Most of it was written on guitar, so some of the material is heavier than before, whilst retaining most of the elements of the Magenta sound.” The album also marks the band’s return to long-form pieces of music, with two 20 minute-plus songs, namely Metamorphosis, the title track, a disturbing tale of a serial killer with a split personality, and the album opener The Ballad of Samuel Layne, which follows the thoughts of a soldier in the World War One trenches as he prepares to go into battle. Rob also comments that with guitars and real strings dominating the arrangements there are fewer keyboards than previous albums: “Watch out for some brilliant performances on the record.” He says. “Christina’s vocals are just astonishing, Tim Robinson delivers a virtuoso performance on drums and Chris Fry has pushed the bar even higher than usual with some amazing lead guitar. I have no doubt that this is, by far, our finest album to date.” The album was recorded at Big Studios in South Wales, and mixed by Rob Reed and Tim Lewis at the legendary Rockfield Studios near Monmouth in Wales. Rob has written all the music with lyrics by Steve Reed and the stunning artwork is by Killustrations. The album will be released on April 21^st, but will be available from March 22^nd from the Magenta shop via www.magenta-web.com . Watch out for an exclusive special pre-order offer to be announced shortly. Regular video updates and sound clips to follow on the website over the next few weeks. A trailer for the album can be viewed at:: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5vGSBX4HTk Footage from the mixing session at Rockfield can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mitMGaKjo2w Album Information: Track listing: 1.The.Ballad.Of.Samuel.Layne.[20:17]2.Prekestolen.[03:43] 3.Metamorphosis.[23:15] 4.Blind.Faith.[6:01] Lead Vocals: Christina Keyboards, guitars, bass, recorder, backing vocals: Rob Reed Drums: Tim Robinson Lead Guitar: Chris Fry Detuned guitar: Martin Rosser Uilleann Pipes: Troy Donockley Backing vocals: Stephan Rhys Williams Contact details; [email protected] www.magenta-web.com www.myspace.com/magentauk

E-Dub Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 24 2006 Location: Elkhorn, WI Status: Offline Points: 7910	Posted: January 27 2008 at 12:00
	CANNOT WAIT!!!!! E


johnobvious Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 11 2006 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 1361	Posted: January 27 2008 at 12:14
	That is one dark album cover.
	Biggles was in rehab last Saturday

E-Dub Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 24 2006 Location: Elkhorn, WI Status: Offline Points: 7910	Posted: January 27 2008 at 12:29
	Really disturbing. Quite the departure, but I'm so glad they've shied away from the cheesy Photoshop effects in their old logo and gone with a plain cool font. Never saw the need to make their logo color Magenta. Thought it was too predictable and trite. Looks very Goth, however. E


Sckxyss Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 05 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1319	Posted: January 27 2008 at 17:03
	"Detuned Guitar: Martin Rosser" Awesome. Seriously, sounds like a good direction they're taking

Lambsie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 29 2005 Status: Offline Points: 241	Posted: January 28 2008 at 08:42
	Well, it's not a metal album, exactly - but it's a tad metallic in places. Infact, the indie riock influences are more pronounced than the metal ones!

avestin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 18 2005 Status: Offline Points: 12625	Posted: January 31 2008 at 08:50
	Taken from http://www.magenta-web.com/ Tigermoth Records are proud to announce the release of Metamorphosis, the fourth studio album from Magenta on April 21st. Without abandoning the sense of melody and dynamics that remain the Magenta trademark, Metamorphosis sees the band taking a darker, more intense path with powerful, sometimes disturbing subject matter. “I think this album is going to surprise a lot of people, “says Rob Reed “It will challenge many people’s preconceptions of what Magenta are, and what we are capable of musically. Most of it was written on guitar, so some of the material is heavier than before, whilst retaining most of the elements of the Magenta sound.” The album also marks the band’s return to long-form pieces of music, with two 20 minute-plus songs, namely Metamorphosis, the title track, a disturbing tale of a serial killer with a split personality, and the album opener The Ballad of Samuel Layne, which follows the thoughts of a soldier in the World War One trenches as he prepares to go into battle. Rob also comments that with guitars and real strings dominating the arrangements there are fewer keyboards than previous albums: “Watch out for some brilliant performances on the record.” He says. “Christina’s vocals are just astonishing, Tim Robinson delivers a virtuoso performance on drums and Chris Fry has pushed the bar even higher than usual with some amazing lead guitar. I have no doubt that this is, by far, our finest album to date.” The album was recorded at Big Studios in South Wales, and mixed by Rob Reed and Tim Lewis at the legendary Rockfield Studios near Monmouth in Wales. Rob has written all the music with lyrics by Steve Reed and the stunning artwork is by Killustrations. The album will be released on April 21st, but will be available from March 22nd from the Magenta shop at The Magenta Shop . Watch out for a special pre-order offer to be announced soon.Regular video updates and sound clips to follow on the website over the next few weeks. A trailer for the album can be viewed : Here Footage from the mixing session at Rockfield can be seen at: Here Album Information: Track listing: 1.The.Ballad.Of.Samuel.Layne.[20:17] 2.Prekestolen.[03:43] 3.Metamorphosis.[23:15] 4.Blind.Faith.[6:01] Lead Vocals: Christina Keyboards, guitars, bass, recorder, backing vocals: Rob Reed Drums: Tim Robinson Lead Guitar: Chris Fry Detuned guitar: Martin Rosser Uilleann Pipes: Troy Donockley Backing vocals: Stephan Rhys Williams Contact details Email Magenta Magenta website Magenta on Myspace
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avestin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 18 2005 Status: Offline Points: 12625	Posted: February 06 2008 at 08:54
	See a Preview of the album: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fmeVwv0d4E
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johnobvious Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 11 2006 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 1361	Posted: February 06 2008 at 13:38
	Thanks Avestin. I haven't been to their site in several days so hadn't seen this. I love Demons so if the album is inspired by it, it ought to be wonderful.
	Biggles was in rehab last Saturday