Dushan Petrossi : (Guitar,orchestral arrangements)
Olaf Hayer : (Lead Vocals)
Vassili Moltchanov : (Bass)
Phil Giordana :(Keyboards)
Roma Siadletski : (Death & Extreme Vocals)
Freddy Ortscheid: (drums)
Sounds Like
SYMPHONY OF WAR(Album 2009)METALLIC TRAGEDY(Album 2004)
01. Tazira's Magic Rite
02. Child Of The Nile
03. The Iron Mask
04. Flying Pyramids
05. Barabas
06. Master Of Madness
07. Black Magic Castle
08. Another Sun
09. The Fight
10. Metallic Tragedy
THE ARRIVAL(Album 1999)
01. Arriving At The Magic Kingdom
02. Land Of The Fire
03. Judas Is Your Name
04. Lost In The Dust
05. Immortal Lord
06. Angels Of Thunder
07. Ghosts Of Babylon
08. Heart Of Stone
09. You'll Be Damned
10. The Final Star
11. Dragonson
For Dushan Petrossi it does matter whether a song is impressive because of the technical virtuosity of the instrumentalist or whether it also has a memorable tune suitable for normal music-lovers. "My compositions are always based on melodies you will remember. The listener should be able to keep the melody in mind, should be able to hum it and not be overpowered by the instrumentation." The interesting thing about this statement is the fact that Petrossi has the reputation of being an excellent guitarist, often described by the music press as being the legitimate heir to the Yngwie Malmsteen throne. But as we already said, for the guitar genius, there is more to a composition than ego manic self-importance. And it is just this that he proves on the second album "Metallic Tragedy" of his band Magic Kingdom, the appearance of which marks five years since the bands suitably named debut work "The Arrival". It was five years in which Petrossi and Co. had to conquer numerous setbacks, which however did nothing to dampen the energy and overflowing cauldron of ideas of "Metallic Tragedy".
Besides his activities for Magic Kingdom, Petrossi - when time permits - also works on his solo project, Iron Mask. His priority lies, however, with the band, which is wholly made up of excellent musicians. At this point we should also mention the guest vocalist, Oliver Hartmann. The former frontman of the German Melodic Metal band At Vance is brilliant during two lead vocals spots (..Flying Pyramids.. and ..Master Of Madness..) and also did all the choir parts and background vocals on the album. "
The band's style can be best described as ..Symphonic Power Speed Metal... Yet there are definite differences between Magic Kingdom and the general clichees of this genre. "What separates us from other bands of this style is the aggressivity of our songs. We don't just always play an exclusively melodic style. We insert harder passages into our songs. We like to experiment. My primary criteria is originality so it's not important for me whether a song turns out to be of an epic size, or whether it's short." And exactly these criteria are filled on "Metallic Tragedy". The title track, for example, touches the very borders of the genre in view of both its length and its style. The 13 minute long track is epic and theatrical, has five very different vocal moods, from dark and heavy to soprano and baritone, and can be described as a Metal mini-opera. The overall concept of Magic Kingdom also includes, short, straight tracks, because the overall concept is not permitted to bow down to any limitations. What is permitted, is to do what pleases the band and what the character of the song demands. In keeping with this, Petrossi can lean on his personal favourites and preferences. "As a young musician I was primarily interested in Melodic Metal, then Iron Maiden, Yngwie Malmsteen and Gary Moore were added to my list, but I was always fascinated by history's great composers such as Bach and Vivaldi. I adore baroque music. My aim as a guitarist and composer is to create a new, exclusive sound of my own, based on all these influences.
The cover artwork of this album is from no lesser artist than Leo Hao, who, in the past, has worked for bands such as Iced Earth and Blind Guardian.
The album had avery good press reviews around the world ,entered the Burrn charts in Japan at rank 6;lot new fans worlwide.Dushan Petrossi was voted one of the best 2004 guitar player in several mag and web zines around the world.
In 2008,the band is working on their upcoming album'Symphony of War' with new vocalist'Olaf Hayer(Dyonisus,Turilli),the album will also feature once again Oliver Hartmann on all epic choirs.SYMPHONY OF WAR will be the most epic score metal album the band will ever release ;with anthemic choruses and as always great soloing from Dushan,once again with the powerful Magic Kingdom 's traditional neo classical and prog trade mark.
Wow, hei there! Great sounds one finds on your page! I love the way the songs are "build up" and then with this awesome voice, reminds me of early heavy metal *both thumbs up* Guys, I adore it! :) Greetings and I hope your week starts well! \m/
thanx 4 the add man...when u guys gonna release the new album...i cannot wait man...hope u guys have the song similar with ANOTHER SUN...really like that song....anyway keep on metal man...
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Many many thanks for writing back so friendly and almost in a crystal clear Russian!! I wasn't kiddin' at all telling how good you are -- yes, yes, and yes for the million times: YOU ARE A PURE MAGIC!!!!
Wah!! Didn't expected such highest quality stuff from the beginning but now I iknow the glorious power of the almighty Magic Kingdom!!! Incredible band!!!
The pleasure is mine and I have been to Brussels before as my brother lives there and he is in a band too. Keep on rockin and do have a safe weekend. Cheers Clarice
METALLIC TRAGEDY
(Album 2004)
01. Tazira's Magic Rite
02. Child Of The Nile
03. The Iron Mask
04. Flying Pyramids
05. Barabas
06. Master Of Madness
07. Black Magic Castle
08. Another Sun
09. The Fight
10. Metallic Tragedy
THE ARRIVAL
(Album 1999)
01. Arriving At The Magic Kingdom
02. Land Of The Fire
03. Judas Is Your Name
04. Lost In The Dust
05. Immortal Lord
06. Angels Of Thunder
07. Ghosts Of Babylon
08. Heart Of Stone
09. You'll Be Damned
10. The Final Star
11. Dragonson
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