44 Magnum (stylized as 44MAGNUM) are a Japanese heavy metal band,[1] originally formed in Osaka Prefecture in mid-1977.
The band made their major label debut the following year with the album Danger.
[3][5] In early 2012, frontman and sole original member Paul announced he would stop performing live shows to focus on his treatment for Parkinson's disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2005.
[6] However, he continues to record and write songs with the band,[6] and still makes occasional live appearances.
[7] A little over a week later, Sexx George of the band Ladies Room was announced as support bassist.