44 Magnum (band) explained

44 Magnum
Origin:Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Years Active:1977–1989, 2002–present
Label:Moon, Invitation, Danger Crue, East West Japan
Website:Official site
Current Members:Paul
Jimmy
Joe
Stevie
Past Members:Akira
Taka
Hirofumi
Teruki
Shuse
Ban

44 Magnum (stylized as 44MAGNUM) are a Japanese heavy metal band,[1] originally formed in Osaka Prefecture in mid-1977.[2] They were one of the first Japanese metal bands.

History

44 Magnum was originally formed in 1977 by vocalist Tatsuya "Paul" Umehara. After recruiting guitarist Satoshi "Jimmy" Hirose and bassist Hironori "Ban" Yoshikawa in 1979, the classic line-up was finalized when Satoshi "Joe" Miyawaki joined on drums in 1982. The band made their major label debut the following year with the album Danger.[3] Joe left the band in 1988.[4] 44 Magnum disbanded in 1989.[3]

After thirteen years, 44 Magnum reunited in 2002 and released their seventh album Ignition.[3] Bassist Ban left the band in 2009. That year, they released a self-titled album featuring new members Shuse, formerly of La'cryma Christi, on bass and Stevie, Paul's son, as a lead singer alongside Paul on most of the tracks.[3] [5]

In early 2012, frontman and sole original member Paul announced he would stop performing live shows to focus on his treatment for Parkinson's disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2005.[6] However, he continues to record and write songs with the band,[6] and still makes occasional live appearances. Bassist Ban returned to 44 Magnum for the 30th anniversary of their debut in 2013.[7]

On February 3, 2022, 44 Magnum announced that Ban was no longer a part of the band.[7] A little over a week later, Sexx George of the band Ladies Room was announced as support bassist.[8]

Members

Current members

Support members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums
EPs
Singles
Live albums
Compilations

Includes Danger, Street Rock'n Roller, Actor, Live + Four Figures, Live Act II -Complete- and Ignition.

Videos

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 44 Magnum - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos. Spirit-of-metal.com. 16 November 2019.
  2. Book: The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal. Colin Larkin. Colin Larkin (writer). Guinness Publishing. 1995. Second. 0-85112-656-1. 138/9.
  3. Web site: https://natalie.mu/music/news/20038. ja:44MAGNUM、7年ぶり新作でメタルシーンの“変革”を問う. Natalie. Japanese. 2009-08-18. 2022-04-23.
  4. Web site: JOE、hideへの感謝と誓い「君の作った作品は命懸けで演奏し続けて守っていく」【hide with Spread Beaverフォトブック刊行記念(5)】. The Television. Kadokawa Corporation. Japanese. 2023-12-27. 2023-12-27.
  5. Web site: https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000052008. ja:7年ぶりの新作完成、8月15日幕張メッセにて“新生44MAGNUM”始動. Barks. Japanese. 2009-08-14. 2024-06-23.
  6. Web site: 44MAGNUM's PAUL to leave band to focus on treatment for Parkinson's disease. tokyohive.com. 2012-01-11.
  7. Web site: https://natalie.mu/music/news/464438. ja:44MAGNUMのオリジナルメンバー・吉川“BAN”裕規が脱退. Natalie. Japanese. 2022-02-04. 2022-04-23.
  8. Web site: https://natalie.mu/music/news/465460. ja:44MAGNUMサポートでSEXX GEORGE加入！新体制初ライブは4.4開催. Natalie. Japanese. 2022-02-12. 2022-04-23.

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