The Norwegian prog rock band Magic Pie are finally back with their excellent new album "King For A Day" on Karisma Records on the 25thof May.
Magic Pie has become a household name for progfans around the world with their blend of classic prog and 70's hard rock inspired by bands such as Spocks Beard, Dream Theater, Genesis, Pink Floyd, The Flower Kings, Transatlantic, Kansas, Deep Purple, Yes etc.
Fronted by bandleader and guitar supremo Kim Stenberg, the band are known for their epic, energetic, melodic and sometimes heavy prog rock with splendid vocal harmonies and great musicianship.
The band was formed in 2001, and their previous three albums "Motions of Desire" (2005), "Circus Of Life" (2007) and "The Suffering Joy" (2011) was very well received by both the press and fans. All three albums will be re-issued by Karisma Records later this autumn on both cd and vinyl (for the first time).
Hailing from Moss, Norway, the band consists of songwriter and producer Kim Stenberg (guitars, vocals), lyricist and melody co-writer Eirikur Hauksson (lead vocals, guitar), Eirik Hanssen (vocals, guitar), Jan Torkild Johannessen (drums), Erling Henanger (keyboards, backing vocals) and Lars Petter Holstad (bass, backing vocals).
SELLING POINTS
- 4th album from Magic Pie, and their first on Karisma Records
- A highly anticipated album in the prog rock scene
- Vocalist Eirikur Hauksson are known for his work with Artch, Ken Hensley and Kerrs Pink
- Mixed and mastered by Rich Mouser (Spocks Beard, Transatlantic, Neal Morse, Dream Theater etc) at The Mouse House Studios, LA
- For fans of Spocks Beard, Yes, Deep Purple, The Flower Kings, Kansas
- Live dates and more soon to be announced
TRACKLIST
1 - Trick Of The Trade (6:09)
2 - Introversion (12:24)
3 - According To Plan (6:35)
4 - Tears Gone Dry (12:14)
5 - The Silent Giant (5:22)
6 - King For A Day (27:29)
Band website: www.magicpie.no
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