FIREWIND - New album "Few Against Many"

Written by Daniela Vorndran Thursday, 23 February 2012 16:40

Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND, lead by guitar wizard and Ozzy Osbourne band-member Gus G., have recently finished working on their newest studio effort "Few Against Many". Mixed by Jason Suecof & Eyal Levi at Audiohammer Studios (Trivium, All That Remains, Death Angel, etc.) in Orlando, Florida, the band are excited to announce 'Few Against Many' will be released May 21st, 2012 via Century Media Records in Europe. FIREWIND have also just confirmed shows in China and Taiwan for August, so Gus G. checked in to give a quick band-update as follows: "Wow, China and Taiwan! That's places we are truly looking forward to visit! We also just wrapped up the mixing of the new album and it's sounding awesome! We can't wait for you guys to get to hear this new monster..."

While more concerts and touring is soon to be announced, here are all confirmed upcoming FIREWIND shows:

12.-15.07. Vizovice (Czech Republic)
16.-18.08. Dinkelsbühl (Germany)
23.08. Beijing (China) - Star Live
24.08. Shanghai (China) - Mao Livehouse
25.08. Taipei (Taiwan) - Legacy Livehouse

FIREWIND have recently launched a third episode ("Guitars") of their in-studio videos from the "Few Against Many" recordings session via the band's YouTube channel. Check them out here:

Studio Diary Part Three - Guitars
Studio Diary Part Two - Bass
Studio Diary Part One - Drums

FIREWIND - Line-Up 2012 (Pictured left to right on new band-photo!):
Bob Katsionis - Keyboards / Guitar
Apollo Papathanasio - Vocals
Gus G. - Guitars
Petros Christo - Bass
Jo Nunez - Drums

FIREWIND launched their extensive worldwide touring schedule for the previous "Days Of Defiance" album, originally released in September 2010 via Century Media Records, last year with a well received tour in Japan, festival appearances at Graspop, Hellfest, Sonisphere UK, Basinfirefest and also supported Judas Priest in Greece. FIREWIND then continued with successful headlining runs in Europe throughout September (with support by label mates Wolf) as well as all over the USA and Canada in October (with support by Arsis, White Wizzard and Nightrage). Stay tuned for more FIREWIND news in regards to the upcoming album...

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