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Majesty | |
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| Origin | Germany |
| Genres | Heavy metal, power metal |
| Years active | 2000–2023 |
| Labels | |
| Members | Tarek Maghary Robin Hadamovsky Alex Voß Jan Raddatz Emanuel Knorr |
| Past members | Chris Heun Udo Keppner Martin Hehn Markus Pruszydlo Andreas Moll Ingo Zadravc Rolf Munkes |
| Website | majesty-metal |
Majesty (also known as Metalforce between 2008 and 2011) was a German heavy metal band. [3]
Majesty describes their music as True Metal—a term commonly used in the heavy metal scene to refer to traditional heavy metal or power metal characterized by idealized, traditional, and fantasy-based lyrics and stage appearances. The band members typically don leather attire. Band leader Tarek Maghary also organizes a festival called Keep It True, named after a song from Metal Force, which features traditional heavy metal bands, often showcasing reunions or rare appearances of US metal acts.
Tarek Maghary is also the creator of the Dawnrider project, a metal concept album featuring numerous musicians, including Rob Rock, Ross The Boss, and Michael Seifert from Rebellion. Other contributors hail from Manilla Road, Wizard, Helstar, and Paragon.
During the Magic Circle Festival in 2008, the band announced their name change from "Majesty" to "Metal Force". [4] However, in 2011, they declared their return to the name "Majesty". [5]
In 2013, they released a new album titled Banners High, marking the entry of guitarist Robin Hadamovsky into the band. [6]
In March 2015, the band's ninth studio album, Generation Steel, was released via NoiseArt Records. A single and music video for "Hawks Will Fly" premiered on 28 February.
On April 6, 2023, the band announced their split, revealing their decision to conclude their journey following the release of their final album, Back to Attack. In their statement, they conveyed that while the decision was challenging, they had been contemplating it for some time. They emphasized their desire for authenticity, stating that continuing to create music would lead only to repetition, lacking the originality of their earlier works. The band felt that after ten official albums, their story had been fully told and they did not wish to extend it unnecessarily.
They also expressed their commitment to avoiding complacency, opting not to fade away with uninspired releases or tours that offered no surprises. The members believed that Back to Attack encapsulated the band's magic and energy, making it a fitting conclusion to their career. They aimed to celebrate this final chapter with a significant release show, showcasing their best work. Ultimately, they stressed the importance of following their hearts, stating that while the decision was difficult, it felt right to end their journey on a high note. [7]
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