// May.12.2017 // FIREWIND ANNOUNCES HEADLINE TOURDATES IN SPAIN!
The Greek metallers keep adding festival appearances and club dates in support of their highly acclaimed 8th studio release "Immortals". Firewind returns to Spain this October for 4 shows. Dates & details below:
// February.02.2017 // FIREWIND – "IMMORTALS" ENTERS CHARTS; EUROPEAN TOUR STARTING SOON!
Greek melodic Power metal masters FIREWIND have now released their much anticipated 8th studio album, ”Immortals”, which has managed to enter sales charts internationally as follows:
Greece: # 6
Germany: # 72
Switzerland: # 45
Belgium (Wallonia): # 98
USA / Top New Artist Albums: #22
USA / Current Hard Music Albums: # 34
“Immortals” marks the first time FIREWIND used an outside co-producer, working with Dennis Ward (Unisonic, Pink Cream 69), who not only engineered, mixed and mastered the album, but also co-wrote it together with Gus G. Next to the standard jewel case CD and Digital Download formats, “Immortals” is also released as LP on 180gr vinyl with a poster as well as the entire album on CD as bonus. Additionally, there is also a limited edition Mediabook CD with expanded booklet, 3 stickers and a bonus track.
In related news, FIREWIND’s albums number three, “Forged By Fire” (2005), and four, “Allegiance” (2006), have just now been released for the first time ever on LP format and currently also rank in the Greek sales charts on positions # 71 and # 68, respectively. Both records come on 180 gr. vinyl and include the full album on CD as bonus. Order from CM Distro here:http://smarturl.it/FIREWINDimmortalsCMD
While FIREWIND will be heading out on the road across Europe in promotion of “Immortals” later this month, FIREWIND’s Gus G. has also announced a next European solo tour for April. This run of dates supporting Steve Stevens will see Gus teaming up with James-Paul Luna (Holy Grail) for special acoustic sets. Here is a list of all upcoming FIREWIND and GUS G. dates announced so far:
FIREWIND – Europe & UK Tour 2017
Special Guests: Manimal & Scar Of The Sun
Presented in Germany & Austria by Rock Hard and metal.de
15.02.2017 Glasgow (UK) - Audio
16.02.2017 Manchester (UK) - Academy 3
17.02.2017 Sheffield (UK) - Corporation
18.02.2017 Wolverhampton (UK) - Slade Rooms
19.02.2017 London (UK) - Underworld
21.02.2017 Southampton (UK) - Engine Rooms
22.02.2017 Paris (France) - Backstage by the Mills
24.02.2017 Wetzikon (Switzerland) - Hall Of Fame
25.02.2017 Vienna (Austria) - Szene
26.02.2017 Budapest (Hungary) - A38
27.02.2017 München (Germany) - Feierwerk
28.02.2017 Aschaffenburg (Germany) - Colos-Saal
01.03.2017 Bochum (Germany) - Rockpalast
02.03.2017 Vosselaar (Belgium) - Biebob
FIREWIND – European Festivals 2017:
02.06.2017 Pilsen (Czech Republic) - Metalfest Open Air
16.06.2017 Duisburg (Germany) - Rage Against Racism
13-15.07.2017 Balingen (Germany) - Bang Your Head
09-12.08.2017 Villena (Spain) - Leyendas del Rock
08.09.2017 Olen (Belgium) - Olensfest
GUS G. – Live 2017:
22.03.2017 Tokyo (Japan) - Club Quattro
23.03.2017 Osaka (Japan) - Club Quattro
25.03.2017 Seoul (South Korea) - Vhall
GUS G. – Supporting Steve Stevens:
05.04.2017 London (UK) - O2 Academy
06.04.2017 Verviers (Belgium) - Spirit of 66
07.04.2017 Frankfurt (Germany) - Batschkapp
08.04.2017 Frankfurt (Germany) - Musikmesse
09.04.2017 Bochum (Germany) - Matrix
11.04.2017 Odense (Denmark) - Posten
12.04.2017 Stockholm (Sweden) - Göta Källare
14.04.2017 Zürich (Switzerland) - Plaza
15.04.2017 Bergamo (Italy) - Druso Club
16.04.2017 Madrid (Spain) - Chango Club
// December.12.2016 // FIREWIND – RELEASE VIDEO AND DIGITAL SINGLE FOR
Greek melodic Power metal masters FIREWIND, are releasing their 8th studio album, ”Immortals”, on January 20th, 2017!
In order to give you a next preview teaser for the upcoming album, a bombastic video clip, which was produced by the iCODE Team (Kamelot, Devin Townsend Project, Moonsorrow, etc.), as well as a digital single for the album track “Ode To Leonidas” are being launched today.
FIREWIND’s Gus G. checked in with the following comment about the track and its video:
“As many of you have found out by now, our new album "Immortals" is a concept and focusing on the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis. The song "Ode To Leonidas" is obviously about the legendary warrior King of Sparta and his heroic battle with his 300 brave men against the massive Persian army invaders.
For the production of the clip we traveled to Belgrade, Serbia and filmed with iCode team (same team that directed my solo video "The Quest" and so many other great bands) and we're really amazed by the end result. It's truly epic! We hope you will enjoy too. Heavy Metal fans - unite!”
In order to support the release of “Immortals”, FIREWIND are set to hit the road across Europe and the UK. Those dates as well as some first festival dates confirmed for 2017 and also a string of GUS G. solo shows in Asia are as follows:
FIREWIND – Europe & UK Tour 2017
Special Guests: Manimal & Scar Of The Sun
15.02.2017 Glasgow (UK) - Audio
16.02.2017 Manchester (UK) - Academy 3
17.02.2017 Sheffield (UK) - Corporation
18.02.2017 Wolverhampton (UK) - Slade Rooms
19.02.2017 London (UK) - Underworld
21.02.2017 Southampton (UK) - Engine Rooms
22.02.2017 Paris (France) - Backstage by the Mills
23.02.2017 Strasbourg (France) - La Laiterie
25.02.2017 Vienna (Austria) - Szene
26.02.2017 Budapest (Hungary) - A38
27.02.2017 München (Germany) - Feierwerk
28.02.2017 Aschaffenburg (Germany) - Colos-Saal
01.03.2017 Bochum (Germany) - Rockpalast
02.03.2017 Vosselaar (Belgium) - Biebob
FIREWIND – European Festivals 2017:
02.06.2017 Pilsen (Czech Republic) - Metalfest Open Air
16.06.2017 Duisburg (Germany) - Rage Against Racism
13-15.07.2017 Balingen (Germany) - Bang Your Head
09-12.08.2017 Villena (Spain) - Leyendas del Rock
08.09.2017 Olen (Belgium) - Olensfest
GUS G – Live 2016/2017:
20.01.2017 Anaheim, CA (USA) - The Grove (w/ Metal Allegiance)
22.03.2017 Tokyo (Japan) - Club Quattro
23.03.2017 Osaka (Japan) - Club Quattro
25.03.2017 Seoul (South Korea) - Vhall
In related news, Century Media Records will be re-releasing FIREWIND’s albums number three, “Forged By Fire” (2005), and four, “Allegiance” (2006), for the first time ever on LP format on January 20th, 2017 as well. Both records will be available each on 180 gr. vinyl and will include the full album on CD as bonus. The pre-order will start on Friday, December 23rd here: www.cmdistro.de
// November.25.2016 // FIREWIND – "HANDS OF TIME" SINGLE NOW STREAMING
Greek melodic Power metal masters FIREWIND, are starting the promotional campaign leading up to the release of their 8th studio album, ”Immortals”, which will be released on January 20th, 2017 via the band’s longtime label partner Century Media Records in Europe & AFM Records in N. America.
Therefore, a first single off the upcoming album is being released today. Check out the album’s opening track “Hands Of Time” here: https://youtu.be/z3Q1o0m2sik
FIREWIND’s Gus G. checked with the following comment about “Hands Of Time”: “We know it's been long overdue, but finally we can present a new song! "Hands Of Time" is the opening track off our new album "Immortals" and I'd say it's a return to a sound that many of our fans have longed for. Fast, melodic with a big chorus, big production, guitar / keyboard solos & of course great performance by our new singer, Henning Basse. Enjoy!“
