From their beginning as an instrumental, neo-classical/metal duet through to their present band status, Magnum Opus' focus has always been on musicality.
In 2004, they won the Wellington Region Rockquest Final and made it through to the national semi-finals, placing them in the top 12 bands of more than 600 nation-wide.
2005 saw the release of 'The Nightshade of Lycanthropy' (EP) and several changes of line-up.
2006 has seen them write and perform more than ever and establish themselves throughout New Zealand.
This year Magnum Opus supported the 'Metal Day Out Tour', opening for Chuganaut (winners of the WBOTB '04), Frankenbok (Australia) and Flatline (USA).
Magnum Opus also released a new EP, recorded with Ross McDermott at AudioSuite in Kapiti, where they recorded their first EP 'The Nightshade of Lycanthropy'.
Magnum Opus' influences range from the classic metal and rock pioneers of the 70s, 80s and early 90s to many different genres from different eras.
Band Members:
Reuben Fergusson (vocals, guitar)
Kieran Gallagher (guitar)
Isaac Stewart (bass)
Tim Mekalick (drums)
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Magnum Opus
Joined: 12/08/04 Posts: 15 Location: Wellington View Profile |
Magnum Opus, Dormitabo, Diary Of A Mental Patient, Paris In Flames | Sat April 12 | New Plymouth Posted: Wed Apr 2, 2008 9:55 pm This message was edited by Magnum Opus on Wed Apr 2, 2008 8:56 pm. |
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Magnum Opus
Joined: 12/08/04 Posts: 15 Location: Wellington View Profile |
NEW MAGNUM OPUS VIDEO NOW ONLINE Posted: Mon Jul 9, 2007 7:21 pm Here it is. The new Magnum Opus video, for our song 'Stride'. Without further ado.... Click here to view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f78GsBiLqc Credits go to Cole Gadsby from Mad Gad Productions, the actors from Pigville and any other sober persons involved in the production |
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Magnum Opus
Joined: 12/08/04 Posts: 15 Location: Wellington View Profile |
FIRST TOUR FOR MAGNUM OPUS Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:47 pm PRESS RELEASE - www.magnumopus.co.nz Kapiti metal band Magnum Opus kick off their first tour at the end of March, travelling around New Zealand to promote their band and to get their name out there. The melodic metal band will start with the lower north island, will then head up to the top of the North Island, and lastly, will hit the south island for the first time later on in the year. "We just want to spend our free time travelling around and playing as much gigs as possible, to as many towns as possible, to as many metal-heads as possible." The band are playing both all ages and R18 gigs and door prices will range from $5- $15. Magnum Opus will be playing a mixture of songs from both of their E.Ps, 'The Nightshade of Lycanthropy' (2005) and 'Magnum Opus' (2006) also adding some new songs into the mix. They are looking at releasing an album early next year. The tour will see Magnum Opus playing with other metal bands, starting off with New Zealand's well known metal band Sinate. The band includes Reuben Fergusson on vocals and guitar, Kieran Gallagher on guitar, Tim Mekallick on drums, and newcomer Isaac (Izzy) Stewart on bass and back up vocals. Lower North Island Tour Dates and Places: March 29 - Palmerston North - Bar Mode with Sinate March 30 - Wellington - Zeal [ALL AGES] with Sinate March 31 - Wellington - The Adelaide with Sinate April 13 - New Plymouth - Basement Bar [ALL AGES] with Wrath April 13 - New Plymouth - Basement Bar with Made of Iron April 14 - Hawera - Axe Throwers MC with Agent April 27 - Palmerston North - The Stomach [ALL AGES] with Cathedra April 28 - Palmerston North - Bar Mode with Nekrotika May 4 - Lower Hutt - Flashbacks with Made of Iron May 5 - Napier - Milonga Bar with Gunt *check www.magnumopus.co.nz/tour to see more bands for all shows This message was edited by Magnum Opus on Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:52 pm. This message was edited by Magnum Opus on Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:53 pm. This message was edited by Magnum Opus on Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:53 pm. |
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Magnum Opus
Joined: 12/08/04 Posts: 15 Location: Wellington View Profile |
NEW YEARS EVE METAL PARTY! Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:04 pm Looking for a good gig to go to this New Years Eve? This will be an awesome night: Featuring metal from around the North Island... RISE: METALLICA TRIBUTE BAND (Napier) GUNT (Napier) VATIKAN (Wellington) MAGNUM OPUS (Kapiti Coast) CAGE DEMISE (Palmerston North) Venue: Rack 'N Ruin, Napier. Starts: 9pm, 31st December 2006. |
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