{"id":33745,"date":"2025-03-25T19:16:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T00:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/?p=33745"},"modified":"2025-03-18T09:33:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:33:35","slug":"magnadur-band-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/magnadur-band-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnadur band interview"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nBand & Music Origins<\/strong>
\nCan you share the story behind Magnadur? How did the band come together?
\n I was making music to Two other Bands\/projects and i felt that they were not guite my style(Alternative\/Electronic) and what i wanted to do and idea of Magnadur started and making harder music and First single Madness came to my mind and after that all started.<\/p>\n

What inspired the name “Magnadur,” and does it have a special meaning for you?
\n This one is weird the name \u201dMagnadur\u201d just came to my mind it sounded cool and i check on google that there wasnt band under that name and later i discovered that it means \u201dwonderfull or Powerfull\u201d On Icelandic language.<\/p>\n

Who were some of your biggest musical influences when shaping the band’s sound?
\n.I have so many influences that i think i have taken something from them all, Korn, Dimmu Borgir, Amob amarth,Amorphis, Soilwork, Soulfly, Lamb of god.<\/p>\n

Songwriting & Creative Process<\/strong>
\nHow does Magnadur approach songwriting? Is it a collaborative effort, or do you each take on specific roles?
\n I Do all the Lyrics and songwriting my self(Tomi)<\/p>\n

Your music blends elements of heavy rock and metal\u2014what drives your sound and lyrical themes?
\n.All things just Comes as and ideas to my mind and i just start to make them come alive.<\/p>\n

Can you walk us through the inspiration and creation of your latest single\/album?
\nThe Album Beautiful nightmare was so nice to make, there are so many beautiful elements and different genres mixed to the songs that it need 2-3 times time to listen the album to open the idea and the messages i want to bring to my fans.<\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite song that you\u2019ve written, and if so, what makes it stand out to you?
\nMy favourite song Is most important as mirrored to my personal life and thats \u201dalien inside\u201d it tells story of my Mothers real life battle of Double Cancer.<\/p>\n

Live Performances & Fan Connection<\/strong>
\nHow would you describe a Magnadur live show for someone who\u2019s never experienced it?
\nI promise its going to be very Powerfull and Unforgettable experience!<\/p>\n

What has been your most memorable gig so far, and what made it so special?
\nWe are starting live gigs end of this year or latest Next year.<\/p>\n

How do you connect with your fans both on and off the stage?
\nI have revieved very positive feedback and Mainly from social medi<\/p>\n

Industry & Future Plans<\/strong>
\nWhat has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a band in today\u2019s music industry?
\nThere are so many great bands all over the world so to really get to the top you have to have something really special thing going on!<\/p>\n

Are there any upcoming projects, tours, or collaborations that fans should be excited about?
\n. Yes i am making my new album now and there aee coming amazing single \u201dHamlet\u201d from that uocoming album out on 28\/3 its A Shakespeare famous Story and i am really happy about that song and i hope people will listen my story of Hamlet and watch also the amazing video from that song!<\/p>\n

If you could tour with any band or artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
\n It would be with Black Sabbath or Rolling stones, they were the biggest names ever!<\/p>\n

Personal & Fun Questions<\/strong>
\nWhat\u2019s the craziest or funniest thing that has happened to you on tour?
\nWe havent started the tour yet so i can get back on this next year.<\/p>\n

If you weren\u2019t making music, what do you think you\u2019d be doing instead?
\nJournalist job and podcasting and i am actually doing that also (metal madness weekly on apple podcasts\/over 60 episodes out now)<\/p>\n

What albums or artists are you currently listening to?
\nBenediction, river of nihil, job for cowboy are my favourites now<\/p>\n

What\u2019s one thing about Magnadur that fans might not know?
\nI have been also European champion in raw powerlifting 2010!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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