The Greek melodic metal phenomenon FIREWIND, led by the young guitar sensation Gus G. has returned with the scathing new studio album effort entitled “Days Of Defiance”, which is easily their defining musical moment. The much anticipated disc is set for an October 25th, 2010 worldwide release via Century Media Records. “Days Of Defiance” is a truly ambitious and dynamic opus featuring some of the most brilliant guitar playing the genre has seen in many years, which was clearly showcased on the Digital release of the album’s blistering lead-off single, “World On Fire”, which is out now via all relevant digital retail outlets!The promotional video clip for “World On Fire” has been debuted via http://www.metalsucks.net/ earlier this week and is now also available for everyone to see on YouTube. View it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4pRK7IMKR0
Gus G., currently on tour in Europe with Ozzy Osbourne, comments on the video as follows: “The video for ‘World on Fire’ was shot entirely on green screen and I think this time Patric Ullaeus has outdone himself! The concept is based on the album cover artwork and it's something we're doing for the first time on a video of ours. There's a barbaric vibe to it, lots of fire, metal warriors and even a Valkyrie. We're very pleased with the final result and we believe this is our best video yet. Check it out and let the FIREWIND rage on!”
The clip was shot by acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus / http://www.revolver.se/ (In Flames, Arch Enemy, Lacuna Coil, etc.), who has worked with FIREWIND’s visuals on the previous two albums already.
FIREWIND’s new album “Days Of Defiance” will feature the following track listing:
FIREWIND – “Days Of Defiance”
1. The Ark Of Lies
2. World On Fire
3. Chariot
4. Embrace The Sun
5. The Departure
6. Heading For The Dawn
7. Broken
8. Cold As Ice
9. Kill In The Name Of Love
10. SKG
11. Losing Faith
12. The Yearning
13. When All Is Said And Done
A special iTunes edition for “Days of Defiance” will feature the exclusive new track “Riding On The Wind” as digital bonus.
On related news, the brand-new single “World On Fire” as well as “Head Of High” from the previous studio album release “The Premonition” are now available to be purchased and played via the Rock Band Network. Be prepared for a pretty intense shredding challenge: www.rockband.com/music/artists/Firewind
FIREWIND have additionally now announced a short string of North American shows in the light of the new album’s release as well as some more European dates in 2010. Check out all upcoming shows here:
FIREWIND Live 2010:
October 6th, 2010 - Peace & Friendship Stadium, Athens / Greece + The Scorpions
November 4th, 2010 - Volume 11, Raleigh, NC / USA + Powerglove & The Absence
November 5th, 2010 - Jaxx, West Springfield, VA / USA + Powerglove & The Absence
November 6th, 2010 - The Gramercy, New York, NY / USA + Powerglove & The Absence
November 7th, 2010 - Les Foufounes Electriques, Montreal, Que / Canada + Powerglove & The Absence
December 19th, 2010 – Mylos Apothiki, Thessaloniki / Greece
More dates will be announced soon…
Source: Newsletter
