Category: SORCERY

In the 1970s era of rock’s theatrical excesses, SORCERY delivered next level performances in which a battle ensued on stage between illusionists portraying Merlin versus Satan. While Alice Cooper and KISS brought costumes, gore and flashpots to the mainstream, these Los Angeles hard rockers integrated live magic, theatrical drama and fourth wall breaking performance for new heights in musical storytelling.
While Sorcery consists of professional musicians ― the core group being guitarist Richard (Smokey) Taylor, vocalist Greg Magie and bassist Richie King ― two magicians also perform on stage when they play live. The band’s nearly immediate local popularity also made them in demand for film and TV. Enter: “Stunt Rock”.
The 1978 low budget, high concept B-movie integrated hard rock, magic, dangerous stunts and an early form of mockumentary filmmaking into an epic feature film about an Australian stunt man reunited with his American cousin (and Sorcery member) in L.A., and all Hell breaks loose.
Sorcery composed the soundtrack ― which also served as the band’s debut album ― and were shown performing songs throughout the film. Some drums and percussion on the album are performed by Joe Porcaro – yes, the father of Toto musicians Jeff, Mike and Steve.
Now SORCERY’s ‘Stunt Rock Soundtrack‘ has been remastered, and it’s a must listen for fans of pure, unadulterated rock n’ roll, a crazy mix of hard rock, classic metal, and proto party glam-metal.
Love this stuff… when I was a kid played the vinyl LP to death. Scary thing, and fun!