Roadrunner Records is excited to announce the signing of GRAND MAGUS from Stockholm, Sweden.
During their 10-year history, GRAND MAGUS, featuring JB Christofferson (guitars & lead vocals), Fox Skinner (bass & backing vox) and Sebastian "Seb" Sippola (drums), have released 2 demos, 1 split-EP and 4 full-length albums, receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews throughout. Drawing hefty influences from the hand-on-heart grandeur of the NWOBHM and the inspirational mythology of their forbears, GRAND MAGUS are steeped in pre-Christian tales of triumph, vengeance, betrayal, wisdom and death. GRAND MAGUS also stand for energetic live performances as seen at this year’s European festivals, Sweden Rock (SE), Hellfest (FR), Wacken (D), Summerbreeze (D) and on tour in Europe with bands like At The Gates, Cathedral, Candlemass and Electric Wizard.
Roadrunner Records has lined up the release of their upcoming album, “HAMMER OF THE NORTH” for late spring/early summer 2010 (tbc). With this release, GRAND MAGUS have perfected their own style of full-on metal assault with some fantastic heavy riffing, stomping songs, strong hook-lines, epic vocals/lyrics and rousing solo guitars.
GRAND MAGUS stated, "We are thrilled with working with Roadrunner Records. We regard this both as a great sign of recognition and most importantly a chance for us to really push ourselves and the music to the point of perfection. We are confident that the team of us and Roadrunner will be something really special."
enk Hakker (MD Roadrunner Records/Germany) says, “It’s very exciting for RR Germany to sign excellent European bands like GRAND MAGUS, in order to prove that not only American metal can be successful worldwide. I am confident that we will be able to create the right infrastructure around Grand Magus in order to support the best records in their career and to get them on to the next level.”
Chris Klimek (A&R Roadrunner Records) also commented, “I’m very happy and proud about the fact that this fantastic band has finally signed to Roadrunner, as we haven’t been the only label grabbing at them. All the members in GRAND MAGUS are fantastic musicians: JB is a marvellous singer and guitarist. SEB and FOX are great instrumentalists and the steam-rolling backing in this band. The natural, organic and timeless sound of GRAND MAGUS, plus their 100% eager, authentic and passionate heavy metal-attitude and coolness marks them out as absolutely special in the whole scene! I’m really looking forward to a mutually rewarding future with these great guys! Skol!”
