Sacred Blood "Divine" Lies is the 19th studio album by the British rock band Magnum. The album was released on 26 February 2016. It is the last studio album of original material to feature longtime keyboardist Mark Stanway, who left the band in December 2016. The cover was painted by Rodney Matthews.
The album entered the charts at number 31 in the United Kingdom, the highest chart position there since 1992's Sleepwalking. Below top 100: Compared to the previous album Escape from the Shadow Garden, the album went slightly back in the European charts, charting 20 in Germany, 23 in Sweden, and 26 in Switzerland. The album also became the first Magnum record to chart in Austria, peaking at 57.
Bob Catley stated that contrary to what the name of the title track may imply, the song is not a critique of religion; rather, it criticizes cult leaders who exploit their followers' shortcomings to present themselves as superior.NI ROCKS Interview with BOB CATLEY from MAGNUM, 18 May 2016. Accessed 19 January 2018.
Track listing
Personnel Tony Clarkin – guitar Bob Catley – vocals Al Barrow – bass guitar Mark Stanway – keyboards Harry James – drums
Charts Chart (2016) Peakposition
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