The Visitation

Magnum - The Visitation (15th Anniversary Reissue) Out on December 4, 2026 via Artone/Music Theories Recordings Pre-order the CD The iconic British Rock band Magnum have announced 15th Anniversary reissues of the albums The Visitation and Evolution on gold 2LP vinyl and CD, to be released 4 December via Music Theories Recordings / Artone Label Group. The band formed in Birmingham in 1972 by vocalist Bob Catley and guitarist, songwriter and producer Tony Clarkin. Known for their distinctive melodies, atmospheric arrangements, and Catley’s unmistakable vocals, the band built a career spanning more than five decades, during which they released 23 studio albums and 11 live albums. The releases cover the period of the band that featured§ Bob Catley (vocals), Mark Stanway (Keyboards), Al Barrow (Bass), Harry James (Drums), and Tony Clarkin (Guitar), who sadly passed away in 2024. The Visitation was originally released in January 2011 and was the band's 16th studio album, with its distinctive artwork painted by longtime collaborator and conceptual fantasy artist Rodney Matthews. Tracklisting: 1. Black Skies 2. Doors to Nowhere 3. The Visitation 4. Wild Angels 5. Spin Like a Wheel 6. The Last Frontier 7. Freedom Day 8. Mother Nature's Final Dance 9. Midnight Kings 10. Tonight's the Night