Hard rock power metal titans FIREWIND, who are currently gearing up for extensive European and U.S. tours, will release their tenth studio album, entitled Stand United, on March 1 via AFM Records. Pre-order it here.
Stand United will be available as CD, LP Vinyl, digital formats, and highly collectable bundles including an autographed card, a FIREWIND cat patch plus and more.
Following previously-released, first album singles such as "Salvation Day" or the powerful anthem "Come Undone," the band, formed by guitar legend Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Arch Enemy, Dream Evil), has shared a music video for their latest single "Fallen Angel."
Watch it below.
"'Fallen Angel' is a song about the eternal battle between good and evil, a song about the temptations of life," says Gus G. "There's been so many interpretations of all this. Working again with director Rainer 'ZIPP' Franze, we gave a biblical touch on the visuals and there's even some choreography going on, for your viewing pleasure. Musically, I feel there's a good balance of modern and classic metal elements which is where Firewind should be in 2024."
For more than 20 years, Firewind have been enthralling heavy music fans with their exciting blend of hard rock and power metal. Razor-sharp riffs by Gus G, big hooks, and solos meet the incredible vocal skills of charismatic singerHerbie Langhans (Avantasia, Radiant, Seventh Avenue, among others).
Stand United features nine brand new songs produced with Dennis Ward (Magnum, Unisonic), as well as a cover of the '80s pop rock classic "Talking in Your Sleep." It was originally recorded by The Romantics but Firewind gave it their metal twist. Their forthcoming studio offering also bears testament to the band's sheer enthusiasm and lyrical topics that could not be more relevant.
"I wouldn't exactly call Stand United a classic concept album, but the album title indicates what we're about thematically," Gus G, who has also contributed more lyric ideas to this album than any prior releases, said. "This world seems to be getting more and more out of balance, what with environmental disasters, the pandemic, the wars currently raging all over the globe. In such times, it's more important than ever for mankind to stand close together instead of fighting each other. That's what Stand United is about!"
In support of Stand United, Firewind will be touring the U.S. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
FIREWIND ON TOUR:
WITH EDGE OF PARADISE + IMMORTAL GUARDIAN:
4/11 — Clifton, NJ — Dingbatz
4/12 — Manchester, NH — Angel City Music Hall
4/13 — Reading, PA — Reverb
4/14 — Pittsburgh, PA — Crafthouse
4/15 — Toronto, ON — Ground Control
4/16 — Westland, MI — Token Lounge
4/17 — Hobart, IN — Hobart Art Theatre
4/19 — Springfield, IL — Danenberger Family Vineyards
4/20 — Peoria, IL — Revival Music Hall
4/21 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
4/23 — Denver, CO — HQ
4/25 — San Diego, CA — Brick by Brick
4/26 — Anaheim, CA — Parish @ House of Blues
4/27 — W. Hollywood, CA — Whisky A GoGo
4/28 — San Francisco, CA — DNA Lounge
5/01 — Austin, TX — Come and Take it Live
5/02 — Dallas, TX — Sundown @ Granada
5/03 — San Antonio, TX — Rolling Oaks Events Center
5/06 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
FIREWIND ARE:
Gus G. — Guitars
Herbie Langhans — Vocals
Petros Christo — Bass
Jo Nunez — Drums