Magdallan
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Ken Tamplin, Lanny Cordola |
| Defunct | 1995 |
| Products | Music albums |
Magdallan (subsequently known as Magdalen) was a prominent American Christian metal supergroup initiated by Ken Tamplin and Lanny Cordola. Operating under the Magdallan name between 1990 and 1992, the group released the album Big Bang through Intense Records.
History
The founding members included Ken Tamplin, Lanny Cordola, Brian Bromberg, and Ken Mary. After their initial release, Tamplin exited the band and was succeeded by vocalist Phillip Bardowell. For later Magdalen projects, Chuck Wright replaced Bromberg.
Tamplin, recognized for his contributions to Shout, joined forces with Cordola, Wright, and Mary—musicians with prior associations to House of Lords.
Big Bang
At the time of its release, Big Bang stood out as one of the most costly Christian metal records, reportedly involving a $250,000 production budget. Although some critiques pointed to excessive production elements, the album secured a nomination for Best Metal/Hard Rock Album at the 1992 GMA Dove Award.
Tamplin's departure
Following the release of Big Bang, Tamplin left the ensemble, expressing dissatisfaction upon discovering that Intense Records intended to shelve the album despite significant effort invested. This departure coincided with Magdallan’s transformation from a studio-based project into a full-fledged band, leading to the adoption of the name Magdalen.
Name changes
The initiative commenced in 1990 as a studio project called Magdallan, featuring Ken Tamplin on vocals. After Tamplin's exit in 1992, the group changed its name to Magdalen to reflect its evolution into a live performing band distinct from its studio origins. In 1995, they rebranded again as Chaos Is The Poetry. While the compilation End of the Age (1999) retained the original spelling, other releases such as Revolution Mind and The Dirt EP were issued under Magdalen, illustrating the band's ongoing development.
As Magdallan
- Big Bang (1992) released by Intense Records
- End of the Age (Compilation; 1999) issued through KMG Records
As Magdalen
- Revolution Mind (1993) distributed by Essential Records
- The Dirt (1994) via Intense Records
- Magdalen (2007) self-published
- Psychobabble (2013) self-published
References
External links
- Discogs: Magdallan
- Discogs: Magdalen
- Discogs: Chaos Is The Poetry