Bass and backing vocals are done by Mats "Fox" Skinner, a founding member of Grand Magus, who is also bassist in Bajen Death Cult.
Ex-Firewind/Spiritual Beggars drummer Ludwig "Ludde" Witt joined the band in early 2012 to record Magus' sixth studio offering, The Hunt.
Sebastian "Seb" Sippola was the drummer for Grand Magus from April 2006 and left in early 2012, he was also the drummer in Plankton, ex-Fortune, ex-Four Sticks, ex-Southfork, ex-Glenn Hughes.
Fredrik 'Trisse' Liefvendahl played drums from 1996 to 2006.
The band have released six albums to date: a self-titled effort in 2001 (re-released in 2005 as an expanded version with three bonus tracks), Monument (2003), Wolf's Return (2005), Iron Will, released Monday 9th June 2008. In December 2009 Magus signed to Roadrunner Records, with their fifth studio album Hammer of the North being released in June 2010.
On 11th May 2010 the opening track to 'Hammer...', I, The Jury, was released for free on Roadrunner's German website, making the album one of the year's most anticipated metal releases. A month later, the band released a video for the title track.
Their sixth album, The Hunt was released on 25th May 2012 on the Nuclear Blast label.
Legion
Grand Magus Lyrics
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It is no unknown power causing this tonight
They didn't know I had it in me but I have returned
Transformed, no longer human, watch the heavens burn
You'll pay
They hear the hooves thundering, raising up a storm
Been called a traitor and a fool so many times
From now on all apposing men will fear the sign
Twisting, turning, riding across the plain
Creating a river of blood, bringer of pain
The god of war, destroyer of all in his reign
Legion's the name called by the toll of bell
Been called a traitor and a fool so many times
From now on all apposing men will fear the sign
Twisting, turning, riding across the plain
Creating a river of blood, bringer of pain
The god of war, destroyer of all in his reign
Legion's the name called by the toll of bell
The song "Legion" by Grand Magus is a dark and powerful tribute to a being known as Legion, who is described as a god of war and destroyer of all in his reign. The lyrics speak of a mighty blast of fire that burns across the sky, marking the return of Legion in his transformed, non-human form. The use of the phrase "no unknown power" suggests that this is not the first time such an event has occurred, and that Legion's power is well-known and feared by those who oppose him.
As the song progresses, we learn that Legion has been called a traitor and a fool numerous times in the past, but that those who oppose him will now fear his sign. The imagery of hooves thundering and a storm being raised adds to the sense of power and destruction that Legion brings with him. He is described as "twisting, turning, riding across the plain," leaving in his wake a "river of blood" and "bringer of pain."
Line by Line Meaning
A mighty blast of fire burned across the sky
There was a powerful explosion visible in the sky
It is no unknown power causing this tonight
The cause of the explosion is not a mystery
They didn't know I had it in me but I have returned
People did not expect the singer to possess a particular ability or strength, but the singer has returned displaying that ability
Transformed, no longer human, watch the heavens burn
The artist has undergone a transformation and is now causing destruction
You'll pay
There will be consequences for someone's actions
They hear the hooves thundering, raising up a storm
Distant sounds of someone or something approaching are building up suspense
He comes with vengeance seething, breaking up the calm
The arrival of someone is accompanied by a strong desire for revenge and causes disruption
Been called a traitor and a fool so many times
The artist has been falsely accused of wrongdoing numerous times
From now on all opposing men will fear the sign
The artist's actions have caused fear among those who oppose them
Twisting, turning, riding across the plain
The artist is moving in a chaotic and unpredictable manner across an open area
Creating a river of blood, bringer of pain
The singer is causing destruction and suffering
The god of war, destroyer of all in his reign
The artist is likened to a powerful deity who destroys everything within their territory
Legion's the name called by the toll of bell
The singer is identified as Legion through the ringing of a bell
Been called a traitor and a fool so many times
The singer has been falsely accused of wrongdoing numerous times
From now on all opposing men will fear the sign
The singer's actions have caused fear among those who oppose them
Twisting, turning, riding across the plain
The artist is moving in a chaotic and unpredictable manner across an open area
Creating a river of blood, bringer of pain
The artist is causing destruction and suffering
The god of war, destroyer of all in his reign
The singer is likened to a powerful deity who destroys everything within their territory
Legion's the name called by the toll of bell
The singer is identified as Legion through the ringing of a bell
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.