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Firewind is a Greek power metal band that was originally created as a way for guitarist Gus G. to market his demo album Nocturnal Symphony in 1998. They became a full band over three years later when they recorded Between Heaven and Hell. The band line-up changed between each album until the final change after their fifth, Allegiance They have recorded two albums with this current line-up, with new singer Apollo Papathanasio.
The demo attracted the attention of Leviathan Records, but activity was put on hold when Gus was hired by Dream Evil and Mystic Prophecy.
After the release of his other bands’ debut albums, Gus’ attention returned to the Firewind project. Only he remained from the original formation - Leviathan owner David T. Chastain brought in vocalist Stephen Fredrick and drummer Brian Harris (both ex-Kenziner), while Gus enlisted the help of bassist Konstantine, a fellow Greek. this line-up recorded the debut album Between Heaven and Hell.
In 2003, new changes were instituted as Norwegian drummer Stian Kristoffersen and Greek bassist Petros Christo joined the band. Harris and Konstantine had been replaced as Gus was looking for a more permanent rhythm section that was prepared to tour. This line-up recorded Burning Earth and went on a tour of Japan with Rob Rock, but without vocalist Stephen Fredrick, who was not prepared to go on the road (despite prior guarantees to the contrary). His replacement on the Burning the Earth Tour, the Sri Lankan singer Chitral ‘Chity’ Somapala, was given the job full-time. Fellow touring member Bob Katsionis was also hired permanently to play keyboards. Firewind got a worldwide deal with Century Media by the end of that year.
The demo attracted the attention of Leviathan Records, but activity was put on hold when Gus was hired by Dream Evil and Mystic Prophecy.
After the release of his other bands’ debut albums, Gus’ attention returned to the Firewind project. Only he remained from the original formation - Leviathan owner David T. Chastain brought in vocalist Stephen Fredrick and drummer Brian Harris (both ex-Kenziner), while Gus enlisted the help of bassist Konstantine, a fellow Greek. this line-up recorded the debut album Between Heaven and Hell.
In 2003, new changes were instituted as Norwegian drummer Stian Kristoffersen and Greek bassist Petros Christo joined the band. Harris and Konstantine had been replaced as Gus was looking for a more permanent rhythm section that was prepared to tour. This line-up recorded Burning Earth and went on a tour of Japan with Rob Rock, but without vocalist Stephen Fredrick, who was not prepared to go on the road (despite prior guarantees to the contrary). His replacement on the Burning the Earth Tour, the Sri Lankan singer Chitral ‘Chity’ Somapala, was given the job full-time. Fellow touring member Bob Katsionis was also hired permanently to play keyboards. Firewind got a worldwide deal with Century Media by the end of that year.
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The Premonition
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Allegiance
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Burning Earth
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Between Heaven and Hell
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Mercenary Man
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Falling To Pieces
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Head Up High
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Allegiance
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Insanity
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Angels Forgive Me
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Into the Fire
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My Loneliness
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Remembered
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Till The End of Time
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I am the Anger
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Circle of Life
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Deliverance
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Shoutbox
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Wesz_W wrote:
Favorite song is Maniac, it's just so damn catchy!
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awienzstar wrote:
It's a goody yeapn..
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STARGATEfan01 wrote:
Brother's Keeper <3 I'm addicted to this song... Whole "Burning Earth" is a quite good album^^
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awienzstar wrote:
yes Julie they do..
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orre1349 wrote:
well they just got me ;D
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Julietsings wrote:
This amazing band deserves way more listeners.
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awienzstar wrote:
Yep they sling hoops still..
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ancltsagaree1 wrote:
On the Ozzy subject that seems to have sprung up..... Randy Rhodes > Zakk Wylde. R.I.P. Anyways, the old demo was pretty "meh", but the rest of their discography is great.
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HeavenDuff wrote:
One of the rare very good power metal bands. Talented musicians and very nice riffs and melodies. Most impressive things about this band are the guitars.
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f1dz wrote:
Great... I like their live... awesome...
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kamelot32 wrote:
I just watched Premonition Live and don't get me wrong. Gus and Apollo are amazing......but their keyboard player (who's name escapes me) is absolutely fantastic. He rips a guitar solo and a keyboard solo at the same time. I've never seen anything like that before. That was freakin awesome.
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cesarmexico2007 wrote:
yeah! greek metal! RULES!
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Kinski_ wrote:
Haha, Greek power metal and great stuff too. :)
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awienzstar wrote:
u Need a better grip..
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Rebel4o wrote:
Apollo is in my top 10 singers.
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Heuamoebe wrote:
jep, noxbi and stonedjesus are right. zack and ozzi were a good pair.
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Metalurko wrote:
Son realmente buenos, los he visto en directo y me encanta la musika ke hacen, saludos a todos los metaleros.
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Noxbi wrote:
I totally agree with StonedJesus.
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sevenlee7 wrote:
Not a bad band
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StonedJesus wrote:
Gus might be a good guitarist, but he actually doesn't fit to Ozzy o0 it was really disapointing seeing Gus replacing Zakk at Blizzcon... the sound lacked of something... he actually tried to imitate Zakk too much and failed IMO... I'll stick with the old Ozzy Albums if Gus becomes his guitarist...
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Gus G. signs on as a ROCK HOUSE Instructor!
5 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/firewind
Official Press Release:The Guitar Wizard Behind One of Power Metals Most Melodic Bands To Reveal His SecretsRock House, the leader in music instruction, announced today that Gus
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