Mark Stanway’s KINGDOM of MADNESS

Mark Stanway’s KINGDOM of MADNESS
ex-MAGNUM
“In the Beginning” tour 2025

TWO SETS – TWO ERAS: “The Jet Records Years” + “Storytellers…and beyond”

Classic-era members continue to keep “The Spirit” of Magnum alive, performing music from the band’s celebrated 1978-94 period…

One of the UK’s finest exponents of melodic rock music, Magnum achieved high album and singles chart positions in both the UK and Europe and gained a reputation as one of the UK most captivating live bands, with regular sell-out concerts at major venues.

Long standing Magnum keyboard player Mark Stanway (1980-2016) is joined in Kingdom of Madness by fellow ex-Magnum members Micky Barker (drums, 1985-95), Richard Bailey (keyboards/flute, 1975-80), as well as Mo Birch (vocals/percussion, Magnum live and studio appearances). For their 2025 shows, they are joined by bassist Brian Badhams, vocalist Chris Dando, and guitarist Alan Bell.

The In the Beginning tour will feature two sets of music from distinct eras of Magnum’s career.  The band’s fondly remembered Jet Records period is featured in one set, with tracks from early albums Kingdom of Madness, Magnum II, Chase the Dragon and The Eleventh Hour, while the other set will celebrate the band’s most commercially successful period with favourites from On a Storyteller’s Night, Vigilante, Wings of Heaven and beyond.

“The best way to respect the band’s legacy and to “keep the night light burning” is to ensure that the full range of Magnum’s catalogue continues to be played.” says Mark Stanway. “Following on from our recent Legacy tour, our 2025 shows will feature a refreshed set that will delve even further, with a mix of stage favourites and deeper album tracks, including songs that have not been played live in over forty years.”

This union of classic members of one the UK’s most revered melodic rock bands has already been met with the highest acclaim from both music critics and audiences alike:   “This incredible group of musicians showed their respect of the legacy of Magnum. The beauty was in the verve and euphoria of an unfettered performance, delivered with style, that delighted those in the crowd, as much as it did those on stage.”   Andy Rawll, Metal Talk

“This really was a night of Magnum nostalgia and an evocative celebration of the band’s heritage.”   David Randall, Get Ready to Rock

“Each song was performed impeccably and with enthusiasm. These people are enjoying playing their classic songs and attacking them with renewed musical ideas and style. A thoroughly enjoyable trip down Magnum memory lane.”   Carrie-Anne Grove, Rox Alive

“Epic songs wonderfully performed, with a setlist that keeps the whole room singing along.”  Lindsay Smith, Metal Planet

The “spirit” of Magnum lives on in the Kingdom of Madness….