The Monster Roars
| The Monster Roars | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 14 January 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 58:27 | |||
| Label | Steamhammer Records/SPV | |||
| Producer | Tony Clarkin | |||
| Magnum chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metal Hammer |   [1] |
The Monster Roars is the 22nd studio album by English rock band Magnum, released on 14 January 2022.[2]
The first single, "I Won't Let You Down", was released on 12 November 2021, followed by a second, "No Steppin' Stones", on 17 December 2021. A long-postponed European tour followed the release, which was their first since 2019, and their last before Tony Clarkin's death in 2024.[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Tony Clarkin.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Monster Roars" | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Remember" | 5:05 |
| 3. | "All You Believe In" | 5:01 |
| 4. | "I Won't Let You Down" | 3:57 |
| 5. | "The Present Not the Past" | 5:27 |
| 6. | "No Steppin' Stones" | 4:09 |
| 7. | "That Freedom Word" | 4:52 |
| 8. | "Your Blood Is Violence" | 6:44 |
| 9. | "Walk the Silent Hours" | 4:51 |
| 10. | "The Day After the Night Before" | 4:23 |
| 11. | "Come Holy Men" | 5:01 |
| 12. | "Can't Buy Yourself a Heaven" | 5:00 |
Bonus CD
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Days of No Trust 2021" | 4:46 |
| 2. | "Sweets For My Sweet" | 5:18 |
| 3. | "Track Number Three" | 4:29 |
Personnel
- Tony Clarkin – guitar
- Bob Catley – vocals
- Dennis Ward – bass guitar
- Rick Benton – keyboards
- Lee Morris – drums
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[4] | 34 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[5] | 5 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] | 9 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 29 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] | 7 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[9] | 51 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[10] | 4 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[11] | 2 |
References
- ^ "The Monster Roars by Magnum: genuinely lovely, with a silky-smooth underbelly". Metal Hammer. 12 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ MAGNUM To Release New Album 'The Monster Roars' In January , Blabbermouth.net, 22 October 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Magnum Reveals New Album "The Monster Roars" Details, Metal Underground, 22 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Magnum – The Monster Roars" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Magnum – The Monster Roars" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Veckolista Album, vecka 3". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Magnum – The Monster Roars". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 January 2022.