Still going strong since the 1970s -- bar a short hiatus in the mid-'90s -- Birmingham hard rockers Magnum return with their 19th studio album
Sacred Blood, Divine Lies. Ever present since 1972, founding members Bob Catley (lead vocals) and prolific composer Tony Clarkin (guitar) follow 2014's
Escape from the Shadow Garden with another set of melodic, driving, rock soundquakes. Illustrator Rodney Matthews continues his long association with the band by contributing another album cover suitably steeped in fantasy and legend. ~ Simon Spreyer