Rock Star: Supernova, this year's reality rock show talent search, is looking for a lead singer to front the newly formed Supernova, a band comprised of Gilby Clark of Guns N Roses, Jason Newsted of Metallica, and Tommy Lee from Motley Crue. The producers' travels took them on a global quest, which brought them to Iceland.
Magni Asgeirsson was one of the aspiring rockers who auditioned. Magni already had formulated his dream to be a rocker by age eleven; by fifteen, he was performing. His first album, cut in 1997, was with his band, Shape. Magni left Shape in 1999 to join the up and coming pop band, A Moti Sol. They toured all over Iceland, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Luxembourg, and the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool. They've released six albums – two went gold – and they have a new single in the Top Five in Iceland.
Vocally, stylistically, and interpersonally, Magni has demonstrated his preeminence over the other contestants. He's often in the role of 'house moderator,' the arbitrator of issues. I came across this interview video for Iceland TV. He talks about working on writing some music while he's been interred in the Rock Star mansion, conflicted about whether to write in English or Icelandic. He talks about his homeland – Iceland should be proud of their ambassador of music – he's gaining international exposure and interest in Iceland along with doing a good job of representing his country. During the interview he opens up easily, demonstrating a gentle humor, a depth and breadth; he comes across uniquely unaffected and natural. Magni doesn't drape himself with jewelry, layer on the make-up, have metal protruding from his face, nor does he cover his torso with body art. He is about the music, a trait currently lacking in many musicians.
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1 - The Scoop
Supernova "band name" lawsuit...
Supernova are still together and currently performing... 1 really good Wikipedia states how Supernova I found out that Butch Walker informed Supernova II via a Butch Walker MySpace blog post...
Chart Attack article... August 2006 -
~ The Real Supernova ~
2 - Jewels
The Scoop, thanks for the links, they add to the information for readers. I have them saved already in preparation for another article just about Supernova VS Supernova. Amazing Walker just decided to just go with the name in light of the fact another still performing group has had it for such a long while.
3 - Jewels
Magni singing .
4 - Jewels
Try it again, had problems with this publishing through: Magni, Dolphin's Cry.
5 - Jewels
This is one of my favorite U2 songs Where the Streets Have No Name at CityWalk with Magni and Toby.
6 - Connie Phillips
Congrats! This article has been placed on Advance.net
7 - Jewels
Thank You for putting it on Advance.net!
8 - Sully
DUH! "yet for much of the time is covered with ice" Brilliant! Iceland covered in ice?? Does this mean everything you type is completely pulled out of your arse? Very little of Iceland is or ever has been covered with ice...Geography 101
Please get a clue about the facts you type before posting...you must be a Republican. Easier to constantly make things up, than actually learn any facts.
Amazing!
9 - Jewels
This article was intended to inspire; I think it worked. This piece surfed all the fan forums and websites repeatedly with many posters (from Iceland too) quoting it word for word. Voting night it ran the boards as a source of inspiration to get the votes out. I did not post it, folks I do not know posted it.
Magni-ficient Magni made Rock Star history last night with the highest voting in show's history.
Regarding the 'ice' it's in text of the glaciers, the location, and fits metaphorically in the piece. You missed the point entirely, this is not about geography, temperature, global warming, or whether I'm Republican, it's about a cool collected and incredibly talented man who can explode with force and fire.
Take your comments and uncalled for psycho tirade and put them up your arse. You must be a Dilana fan.
Supernova, Mark Burnett Productions had the surprise of their life last night and it feels pretty great this morning.
The Iceman Cometh...
10 - GothKitty
err... someone has to know how to read and interpret things properly.
love what you've written here, Jewels. :)
11 - Jewels
GothKitty, I'm so glad you love it! Have a Magni-ficent day! ;)
12 - GreeneyedGirl
Great article Jewels, that guy didnt understand or comprehend the article at the whole.
I had a blast when i saw that Magni was the only one sitting down in the last show hehe
13 - Jewels
No, but I think the ulterior motive was to discredit Magni. I lept off my chair when he was the last one sitting. It was absolutely great. His face prior to that looked like he was resigned to be B3 and when that did not happen he was amazed. Thanks - see you on the boards!
14 - Savvy
The Real Supernova
San Diego Judge Forces Supernova To Change Name 09-13-06 at 9:20AM
They are looking for a new lead singer, and now, rock star Supernova is looking for a new name, too, thanks to a ruling issued in San Diego. Judge John Houston said the super-group will have to call itself something else. The decision comes after another band called Supernova filed a lawsuit. The ruling will take effect immediately after the finale of Rock Star Supernova Wednesday night.
15 - Jewels
Thank You! I was looking for that link this a.m. and could not target it. They're not mentioning anything about it so far in the show tonight. My thoughts on this later.