Majesty (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Defunct | April 6, 2023 |
| Headquarters | Germany |
| Products | Heavy metal music |
| Website | www |
Majesty—known as Metalforce between 2008 and 2011—was a German heavy metal group whose sound drew inspiration from Manowar.
History
The band defined their style as "true metal," a genre that embraces classic heavy and power metal elements, characterized by heroic, fantasy-themed lyrics and distinctive stage costumes, frequently incorporating leather attire.
Tarek Maghary, the group's frontman, also serves as the organizer of the Keep It True festival, an event dedicated to showcasing traditional heavy metal bands alongside obscure American metal acts. Additionally, he initiated the Dawnrider project—a metal concept album featuring collaborations with artists such as Rob Rock, Ross the Boss, and Michael Seifert of Rebellion, with further contributions from members of Manilla Road, Wizard, Helstar, and Paragon.
During the 2008 Magic Circle Festival, the band revealed their temporary rebranding as Metalforce. This name was used until 2011, when they returned to their original moniker, Majesty.
On April 6, 2023, Majesty declared their dissolution following the release of their final record, Back to Attack. The decision came after careful consideration about preserving artistic integrity and steering clear of repetitive creative output after ten studio albums. They chose to conclude their journey on a strong note rather than continuing with uninspired productions or tours. The band regarded Back to Attack as an appropriate closing chapter that encapsulated their identity and planned a significant release event to honor their legacy.
Former members
- Tarek Maghary – vocals, keyboards (also guitars from 1997 to 2003)
- Robin Hadamovsky – guitar
- Alex Voß – bass guitar
- Alexander Palma – bass guitar
- Jan Raddatz – drums
- Emanuel Knorr – guitar
- Tristan Visser – guitar
- Marcus Bielenberg – bass guitar
- Björn Daigger – rhythm guitar
- Christian Münzer – lead guitar
- Chris Heun – touring bass (fall 2004)
- Udo Keppner – guitar
- Martin Hehn – bass guitar
- Markus Pruszydlo – keyboards
- Andreas Moll – keyboards
- Ingo Zadravo – drums
- Rolf Munkes – lead guitar
Albums
- Keep It True (2000)
- Sword & Sorcery (2002)
- Reign in Glory (2003)
- Metal Law (live album, 2004)
- Hellforces (2006)
- Metalforce (2009) (released under the name Metalforce)
- Own the Crown (compilation, 2011)
- Thunder Rider (2013)
- Banners High (2013)
- Generation Steel (2015)
- Rebels (2017)
- Legends (2019)
- Back to Attack (2023)