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Magma

Rock band from Cincinnati, OH · formed 1969

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Shows on record
14
Rooms played
14
Cities
13
Releases
38
Last show
Oct 16, 2023Chapiteau de la Pépinière

About

Magma is a band from Cincinnati, OH, formed in 1969, tagged artificial language, avant-garde, experimental by its sources. Shows on record run from 1975 to 2023, across 14 rooms in 13 cities.

  • Magma formed in 1969 — MusicBrainz
  • Christian Vander: member — MusicBrainz
  • Stella Vander: member — MusicBrainz
  • Antoine Paganotti: member — MusicBrainz
  • Himiko Paganotti: member — MusicBrainz
  • Rudy Blas: guitar — MusicBrainz
  • Emmanuel Borghi: member — MusicBrainz
  • François Cahen: member — MusicBrainz
  • Frederic d’Oelsnitz: member — MusicBrainz
  • Sylvie Fisichella: member — MusicBrainz
  • Patrick Gauthier: member — MusicBrainz
  • Michel Graillier: member — MusicBrainz
  • Teddy Lasry: member — MusicBrainz
  • Magma has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1970–2022 — MusicBrainz
  • magma is based in Cincinnati, Ohio — magma on Bandcamp
  • Latest release on Bandcamp: Vampires Build Pencil Factories in Pennsylvania123Seahorse (2019-05-25) — Bandcamp
  • Magma (band) formed in 1969 — Wikipedia
  • Magma (band) is from Paris, France — Wikipedia
  • Magma (band) has 12 members: Christian Vander, Stella Vander, Isabelle Feuillebois, Rudy Blas, Hervé Aknin, Francis Linon [ 1 ], Simon Goubert, Thierry Eliez, Charles Lucas [ 2 ], Caroline Indjein, Sylvie Fisichella, Laura Guarrato — Wikipedia
  • Magma (band) plays Zeuhl — Wikipedia
  • Magma (band) plays progressive rock — Wikipedia
  • Magma has 179891 listeners on Last.fm — Magma on Last.fm

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

14 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 19757 shows
  2. 20091 show
  3. 20151 show
  4. 20161 show
  5. 20172 shows
  6. 20232 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Oct 16, 2023Chapiteau de la Pépinière · NancyHeadlinerwith Marcus Miller
Jul 23, 2023Stade des Burgondes · Saint-Julien-en-GenevoisHeadlinerwith Porcupine Tree, Wishbone Ash
Oct 29, 2017Melkweg OZ · AmsterdamSupportwith Sunn O))), Unsane
Aug 18, 2017Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas · Las VegasSupportwith The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Rods, Mulatu Astatke, +20
Mar 12, 2016Thebarton Theatre · TorrensvilleSupportwith Sunn O)))
Jul 10, 2015Zénith de Dijon · DijonHeadlinerwith Maceo Parker, Groundation, Boulevard des Airs, +2
Sep 27, 2009Danguba · BelgradeSupportwith Consecration, Tanker
Jun 28, 1975Arènes de Nîmes · NîmesSupportwith Gong, Hawkwind, Henry Cow
Jun 26, 1975Palais des Congrés · DijonSupportwith Gong, Hawkwind, Henry Cow
Jun 25, 1975Palais Des Sports · MetzSupportwith Gong, Hawkwind, Henry Cow
Jun 23, 1975Gare De La Bastille · ParisSupportwith Gong, Hawkwind, Henry Cow
Jun 21, 1975Palais de la Beaujoire · NantesSupportwith Gong, Hawkwind, Henry Cow
Jun 20, 1975Les Arènes · PoitiersSupportwith Gong, Hawkwind, Henry Cow
Jun 19, 1975Salle Des Sports Benange · BordeauxSupportwith Gong, Hawkwind, Henry Cow

Where they play

14 rooms in 13 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Dijon2 shows
  • Amsterdam1 show
  • Belgrade1 show
  • Bordeaux1 show
  • Las Vegas1 show

and 8 other cities

Live history

14 shows on record
Shows counted
14
First on record
Jun 1975
Latest on record
Oct 2023

Shows per year

  1. 19757
  2. 20091
  3. 20151
  4. 20161
  5. 20172
  6. 20232

Top rooms

  • Chapiteau de la Pépinière, Nancy · 1
  • Stade des Burgondes, Saint-Julien-en-Genevois · 1
  • Melkweg OZ, Amsterdam · 1
  • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, Las Vegas · 1
  • Thebarton Theatre, Torrensville · 1

Top cities

  • Dijon · 2
  • Metz · 1
  • Nancy · 1
  • Amsterdam · 1
  • Poitiers · 1

Often on the bill with: Gong, Hawkwind, Henry Cow, Sunn O))), Boulevard des Airs, Consecration, Flavia Coelho, Groundation

Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.

Releases

38 releases, 1970–2022

Discography

80 releases, 1975–2024
  • 2024Казашка VIPSingle
  • 2023European Tour 2023 (Day One)Salle PleyelAlbum

    Phoenix Records · M-20231007

  • 2022KãrtëhlAlbum

    Seventh Records · SEVENTH A XXXXI · Mastered By [Mastering]: Marcus Linon; Producer [Produced By]: Stella Vander; Recorded By, Mixed By: Francis Linon

  • 2021Eskähl 2020Live

    Seventh Records · AKT XIX · Mastered By [Masterisé Par]: Marcus Linon; Mixed By [Mixé Par]: Francis Linon; Recorded By [Enregistré Par]: Francis Linon; Recorded By [Enregistré Par]: Olier Arnaud

  • 2021Retrospektïw 1-2-3Live

    Seventh Records · REX15-16V2

  • 2020Triton Zünd Zëlëkt, Vol. 1 (Live Triton 2005)Live

    Seventh Records

  • 2020Triton Zünd Zëlëkt, Vol. 2 (Live Triton 2011)Live

    Seventh Records

  • 2020ZombiesSingle

    FIP · SUA19

  • 2019Zëss (Le Jour Du Néant)Album

    Seventh Records · A XXXX · Mastered By: Marcus Linon; Mixed By: Francis Linon; Producer [Réalisation]: Stella Vander; Recorded By [Chants]: Francis Linon

  • 2019Zëss: Le jour du néantAlbum

    Seventh Records · A 40

  • 2018Live at the Marquee (Londres, 17 mars 1974)Live

    AKT · XVIII

  • 2018Marquee Londres 17 Mars 1974Album

    AKT · XVIII

Show 68 more releases
  • 2017Concert Bobino 1981Compilation

    AKT · AKT V-VI · Recorded By: Francis Linon

  • 2017RetrospektïẁCompilation

    Southern Lord · LORD 240 · Mastered By: Brad Boatright; Mixed By: Benoît Widemann; Mixed By: Jean-Bernard Plé

  • 2017To Life, Death And Beyond - The Music Of MagmaRelease

    citrus pie

  • 2017Ëmëhntëhtt-Ré TrilogieRelease

    Seventh Records · SEVENTH VD10-11 · Engineer [Assistant]: Emilien Woisard; Engineer [Assistant]: Jacques Vivante

  • 2016Nĭhăo Hamtaï (Première Tournée En Chine = First Chinese Tour)Release

    Seventh Records · 1001bricks

  • 2015Alhambra I & IILive

    Seventh Records

  • 2015Köhnzert ZündLive

    Seventh Records

  • 2015Šlağ TanƶAlbum

    Jazz Village · JV 570051 · Recorded By, Mixed By: Francis Linon

  • 201445 ans de création hors des sentiers battusCompilation

    Jazz Village · SP JV 9570045

  • 2014Rïah SahïltaahkAlbum

    Jazz Village · JV 570045 · Recorded By, Mixed By: Francis Linon

  • 2014Zühn Ẁöhl Ünsaï – Live 1974Live

    MIG · MIG 01102 2CD · Engineer [Recording Engineer]: Dietram Köster; Mastered By: Hoppi; Mastered By [Pre-Mastering]: Christoph Romanowski; Producer [Produced By]: Peter Schulze

  • 2013Mythes et légendes, Epok VLive

    Seventh Records · Seventh VD8

  • 2012Félicité ThöszAlbum

    Seventh Records · A XXXVII · Recorded By [Enregistré Par]: Francis Linon

  • 2012OrkestraahlkaRelease

    Seventh Records

  • 2012TrilogyCompilation

    Licensemusic.com ApS

  • 2010Les Lundis du DucLive

    Tachika Records · MAGTLCD-321

  • 2010Nijmegen 2010Live

    Tachika Records · MAGTLCD-322

  • 2009Live in TokyoLive

    Seventh Japan · SJCD-2005

  • 2009Ëmëhntëhtt‐RéAlbum

    Seventh Records · A XXXV · Recorded By, Mixed By, Mastered By: Francis Linon

  • 2009Ẁurdah ÏtahAlbum

    Seventh Records · 274 1704 · Engineer: Jean-Pierre Bameulle; Producer: Laurent Thibault

  • 2008AKT XV : Bourges 1979Live

    Seventh Records

  • 2008Archiẁ I & IIAlbum

    Le Chant du Monde · CDM 134

  • 2008Bourges 1979Album

    AKT · AKT XV · Recorded By: Francis Linon

  • 2008Mythes Et Legendes Volume IVRelease

    Seventh Records · SEVENTH VD7 · Producer: Marc Salama; Recorded By [Assistant], Engineer [Live Sound Assistant]: Jacques Vivante; Recorded By, Engineer [Live Sound], Mixed By: Francis Linon

  • 2008Mythes et légendes, volume IVLive

    Seventh Records · SEVENTH VD7

  • 2008Studio Zünd: 40th AnniversaryCompilation

    Seventh Records · 574 1700.09

  • 2007Mythes et légendes, volume IIILive

    Seventh Records · SEVENTH VD 6

  • 2006Mythes et légendes, volume IILive

    Seventh Records · SEVENTH VD 5

  • 2004K.AAlbum

    Seventh Records · A34 · Recorded By, Mixed By, Mastered By: Francis Linon

  • 2004Über KommandohCompilation

    Atom · ATOM 2015

  • 2002SpiritualCompilation

    Snapper Music · SMDCD 291

  • 2001Theusz Hamtaahk TrilogieLive

    Seventh Records · A XXXI · Recorded By: Francisco Juan Guerrero; Recorded By [Assistant]: Stéphane Jacottin

  • 2000Live at Metz 1972Live

    Tachika Records · MAGTLCD-052

  • 1999AKT XIII : BBC 1974 – LondresLive

    Seventh Records · HMCD 87

  • 1999Live Lille 1981Live

    Tachika Records · MAGTLCD-050

  • 1998Floë ëssi / ËktahSingle

    Seventh Records · SRA A26

  • 1998Flöë Ëssi / ËktahSingle

    Seventh Records · SRA A26 · Recorded By: Francis Linon

  • 1998HallelujahRelease

    Le matango · LM98004

  • 1998Live Bar-le-Duc 1978Live

    Tachika Records · MAGTLCD-049

  • 1998Live Brussels 1974Live

    Tachika Records · MAGTLCD-053

  • 1998Live Opéra de Reims 1978Live

    Tachika Records · MAGTLCD-051

  • 1998SimplesCompilation

    Seventh Records · SEVENTH REX II

  • 1997AKT IV : Concert 1975 – Toulouse Théâtre du TaurLive

    Seventh Records

  • 1997KompilaCompilation

    Seventh Records · REX XX

  • 1996AKT IX : Concert 1976 – Opéra de ReimsLive

    Seventh Records · HMCD 57x3

  • 1996AKT VIII : Concert 1971 – Bruxelles au Théâtre 140Live

    Seventh Records · HMCD 65x2

  • 1996Concert 1971 - Bruxelles - Théâtre 140Album

    AKT · AKT VIII

  • 1996Concert 1976 - Opéra De ReimsAlbum

    AKT · AKT IX

  • 1995AKT V : Concert Bobino 1981 – ParisLive

    Seventh Records · HMCD 70x2

  • 1995Bobino Concert 1981Album

    AKT · AKT V · Recorded By: Francisco Juan Guerrero

  • 1995Concert Bobino 1981Release

    AKT · AKT VI

  • 1994Théâtre Du Taur - Concert 1975 - ToulouseRelease

    AKT · AKT IV

  • 1993Mekanik Destruktiv KommandohCompilation

    Éditions Atlas · RK CD 438

  • 1992“Les Voix”: Concert 1992 DouarnenezLive

    AKT · AKT I

  • 1990Mythes et légendes, volume ILive

    Seventh Records · SEVENTH VD4

  • 1989Mekanïk KommandöhAlbum

    Seventh Records · REX VI Ƶ

  • 1985Mythes Et Légendes Vol.1Compilation

    Label Du Bon Independant · 2404411

  • 1985Ooh Ooh Baby / OtisSingle

    Pathé Marconi EMI · 2006697

  • 1984MerciAlbum

    Jaro · JARO 4120 · Engineer [Assistant]: Jean-Loup Morette; Mixed By [Re-mixed With]: Claude Ermelin; Mixed By [Re-mixed With]: Francis Linon; Mixed By [Re-mixed With]: Gérard Weiss

  • 1981Retrospective Vol. 3Album

    RCA Victor · PL 37481 · Producer: Uniweria Zekt; Recorded By: Alain Français

  • 1981Retrospektïw IIILive

    Seventh Records · REX XV

  • 1981Retrospektïẁ I–IILive

    Seventh Records · REX XVI

  • 1981Rétrospective Vol. 1 & 2Album

    RCA Victor · PL 37497 · Mixed By: Alain Cluzeau; Mixed By: Bruno Menny; Mixed By: Jean-Bernard Plé; Mixed By, Realization: Benoît Widemann

  • 1978AttahkAlbum

    Seventh Records · REX XIII · Engineer: Laurent Thibault; Engineer [Assistant]: Michel Marie; Mastered By: Christian Orsini; Producer: Laurent Thibault

  • 1977InéditsLive

    Tapioca · TP 10.001 · Recorded By [Enregistré Par]: Giorgio Gomelsky; Recorded By [Enregistré Par]: Klaus Blasquiz; Recorded By [Enregistré Par]: Louis Haig Sarkissian

  • 1976Üdü ẀüdüAlbum

    Utopia · BUL 1-1730 · Mixed By: Gilles Grenier; Mixed By: Jean-Paul Malek; Mixed By: Magma; Producer: Giorgio Gomelsky

  • 1975LiveLive

    Seventh Records · REX X

  • 1975Magma LiveAlbum

    Utopia · CYL2-1245 · Engineer [Mixing Engineer]: George Chkiantz; Engineer [Recording Engineer]: Frank Owens

Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.

Lineup

  • Christian Vander
  • Stella Vander
  • Antoine Paganotti
  • Himiko Paganotti
  • Rudy Blas · guitar
  • Emmanuel Borghi
  • François Cahen
  • Frederic d’Oelsnitz
  • Sylvie Fisichella
  • Patrick Gauthier
  • Michel Graillier
  • Teddy Lasry
  • Laurent Thibault
  • Jannick Top
  • Julie Vander

Former

  • Klaus Blasquiz
  • Marc Fosset
  • Bernard Paganotti
  • Philippe Bussonnet
  • Jean-Pierre Lembert · electric bass guitar

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 2 plays, 2022-07-18–2023-10-16 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Midnight in a Perfect World' (Guest DJ) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (DJ Riz) — KEXP

Lineup history

60 members on record
  • Christian VanderFounderfrom 1969, end unknown
  • Klaus Blasquiz1969–1980
  • Stella Vanderfrom 1972, end unknown
  • Marc Fosset1973–?
  • Bernard Paganotti1974–1977
  • Philippe Bussonnet1996–2008
  • Antoine Paganottifrom 2002, end unknown
  • Himiko Paganottifrom 2002, end unknown
  • Addie Déattenure unknown
  • Alain Charlerytenure unknown
  • Alain Guillardtenure unknown
  • Alain Weisstenure unknown
Show 48 more members
  • Alex Ferrandtenure unknown
  • André Hervétenure unknown
  • Benoît Alziarytenure unknown
  • Benoît Gaudichetenure unknown
  • Benoît Widemanntenure unknown
  • Bertrand Cardiettenure unknown
  • Brian Goddingtenure unknown
  • Bruno Rudertenure unknown
  • Caroline Indjeintenure unknown
  • Claude Engeltenure unknown
  • Claude Lamamytenure unknown
  • Claude Olmostenure unknown
  • Claude Salmiéritenure unknown
  • Clément Baillytenure unknown
  • Didier Lockwoodtenure unknown
  • Dominique Bertramtenure unknown
  • Emmanuel Borghitenure unknown
  • Francis Mozetenure unknown
  • François Cahentenure unknown
  • François Laizeautenure unknown
  • Frederic d'Oelsnitztenure unknown
  • Frederic d’Oelsnitztenure unknown
  • Gabriel Federowtenure unknown
  • Gérard Bikialotenure unknown
  • Guy Delacroixtenure unknown
  • Guy Khalifatenure unknown
  • Hervé Aknintenure unknown
  • Isabelle Feuilleboistenure unknown
  • Jacques Bolognesitenure unknown
  • James Mac Gawtenure unknown
  • Jannick Toptenure unknown
  • Jean De Antonitenure unknown
  • Jean-Christophe Gamettenure unknown
  • Jean-Claude Buiretenure unknown
  • Jean-Luc Chevaliertenure unknown
  • Jean-Luc Manderliertenure unknown
  • Jean-Paul Asselinetenure unknown
  • Jean-Pierre Fouqueytenure unknown
  • Jean-Pierre Lembertelectric bass guitar?–1972
  • Jérémie Ternoytenure unknown
  • Jim Grandcamptenure unknown
  • Jimmy Toptenure unknown
  • Julie Vandertenure unknown
  • Laura Guarratotenure unknown
  • Laurent ThibaultOriginal membertenure unknown
  • Lisa Deluxetenure unknown
  • Louis Toescatenure unknown
  • Lucien Zabuskitenure unknown

Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.

Members also play in: Christian Vander Trio (via Christian Vander), Don Faton (via François Cahen), Ethnic 3 (via François Cahen), Guillaume Perret & The Electric Epic (via Philippe Bussonnet), Heldon (via Patrick Gauthier), Himiko (via Emmanuel Borghi), Ligne Sud Trio (via Jannick Top), Monkey Toon (via Antoine Paganotti) and 10 more

Shares members with: 5 Gentlemen (via Claude Olmos), Chet Baker Quartet (via Michel Graillier), Daniel Schell & Karo (via Jean-Luc Manderlier), Gong (via Francis Moze), Indochine (via Marc Eliard), Johnny Hallyday (via Claude Olmos), Mike Westbrook Orchestra (via Brian Godding), One Shot (via James Mac Gaw) and 4 more

Photos, art and posters

Magma — Photo
Photo — Bandcamp
Magma — Photo
Photo — Bandcamp
Magma — Vampires Build Pencil Factories in Pennsylvania123Seahorse
Release art · Vampires Build Pencil Factories in Pennsylvania123Seahorse — release
Magma — 123Seahorse
Release art · 123Seahorse — release
Magma — Cigarette Inner Child
Release art · Cigarette Inner Child — release
Magma — Fragile Gods
Release art · Fragile Gods — release
Magma — The Probable Phenomenal
Release art · The Probable Phenomenal — release
Magma — The History of Nothing Mattered
Release art · The History of Nothing Mattered — release
Magma — Neuralingual Angel Invasion
Release art · Neuralingual Angel Invasion — release
Magma — Deep in the Red
Release art · Deep in the Red — release
Magma — Chapiteau de la Pépinière, 2023-10-16
Poster · Chapiteau de la Pépinière, 2023-10-16 — Songkick
Magma — Melkweg OZ, 2017-10-29
Poster · Melkweg OZ, 2017-10-29 — Songkick
Magma — Arènes de Nîmes, 1975-06-28
Poster · Arènes de Nîmes, 1975-06-28 — Songkick

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WikipediaArtist facts
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KEXPAirplay
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This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.