Following their latest, self-titled studio album in 2020, hard rock power metal titans Firewind have announced the release of an upcoming live album / BluRay, titled “Still Raging”! The release, that comes as a special BluRay and 2CD edition, will be available on September 1st, 2023, via AFM Records.
Since more than twenty years, the iconic band founded by exceptional guitarist Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Arch Enemy, Dream Evil) enthralls heavy music fans with their exciting blend of hard rock and power metal. Razor-sharp riffs, big hooks and solos meet the incredible vocal skills of charismatic singer Herbie Langhans (Avantasia, Radiant, Seventh Avenue, amongst others), who joined the band in 2019.
“It’s hard to believe that a band like Firewind has been around for 2 decades”, Gus G comments. “In 2022 we had only planned a re-issue of our debut album, but with the pandemic slowly winding down, we were fortunate enough to start doing shows in America and Europe again. Come Fall of 2022 we played 2 headline shows in our homeland, Greece to celebrate our 20th anniversary”.
Gus continues: “Prior to the Greek shows, my friends from OTSE film crew asked me about filming our hometown gig in Thessaloniki. In a way, the stars aligned, as we returned to the same venue (Principal Club Theater), with the exact same crew that filmed our DVD back in 2008 (Live Premonition anyone?). With this opportunity in front of us, I started thinking about a cool way to put this onto our beloved fans homes as a special thank you for the support you’ve shown us over the years. Together with AFM Records, we bring you a special BluRay + 2CD package. So yeah… Firewind Still Raging, 20 years later and it’s all thanks to YOU! While we’re currently hard at work on some new music, we hope this commemorative Live release will keep you good company, till our new Metal anthems arrive”!
Pre-order “Still Raging” here.
Blu-Ray – Tracklist:
01. Welcome to the Empire (20th Anniversary Show)
02. I am the Anger (20th Anniversary Show)
03. Head Up High (20th Anniversary Show)
04. Devour (20th Anniversary Show)
05. Destination Forever (20th Anniversary Show)
06. Orbitual Sunrise (20th Anniversary Show)
07. World on Fire (20th Anniversary Show)
08. Drum solo (20th Anniversary Show)
09. The Fire & the Fury (20th Anniversary Show)
10. Ode to Leonidas (20th Anniversary Show)
11. Overdrive (20th Anniversary Show)
12. Mercenary Man (20th Anniversary Show)
13. Lady of 1000 sorrows (20th Anniversary Show)
14. Break away (20th Anniversary Show)
15. Between Heaven and Hell (20th Anniversary Show)
16. Rising Fire (20th Anniversary Show)
17. Maniac (20th Anniversary Show)
18. Hands of Time (20th Anniversary Show)
19. Few Against Many (20th Anniversary Show)
20. Falling To Pieces (20th Anniversary Show)
CD1:
01. Welcome to the Empire (20th Anniversary Show)
02. I am the Anger (20th Anniversary Show)
03. Head Up High (20th Anniversary Show)
04. Devour (20th Anniversary Show)
05. Destination Forever (20th Anniversary Show)
06. Orbitual Sunrise (20th Anniversary Show)
07. World on Fire (20th Anniversary Show)
08. Drum Solo (20th Anniversary Show)
09. The Fire & the Fury (20th Anniversary Show)
10. Ode to Leonidas (20th Anniversary Show)
CD 2:
01. Overdrive (20th Anniversary Show)
02. Mercenary Man (20th Anniversary Show)
03. Lady of 1000 sorrows (20th Anniversary Show)
04. Break Away (20th Anniversary Show)
05. Between Heaven and Hell (20th Anniversary Show)
06. Rising Fire (20th Anniversary Show)
07. Maniac (20th Anniversary Show)
08. Hands of Time (20th Anniversary Show)
09. Few Against Many (20th Anniversary Show)
10. Falling to Pieces (20th Anniversary Show)
A stunning excerpt of Firewind’s upcoming live record is now available online, the video clip for “Orbitual Sunrise” is available below.
Live Shows 2023:
09.06.2023 DE Metal Frenzy Open Air
14.07.23 DE Blizzard Rockfest
21.07.2023 FR Guitare en Scene
29.07.2023 CZ Ostrava v Plamenech
04.08.2023 DE Helmfest
05.08.2023 AT Innrock Reloaded
Line-up:
Gus G. – Guitars
Herbie Langhans – Vocals
Petros Christo – Bass
Jo Nunez – Drums
