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Wednesday, May 7th 2008
FIREWIND Embarks On The "Tyranny and Bloodshred Tour"
The Greek metal phenomenon FIREWIND, makes their much anticipated return
to North America this week as part of the “Tyranny and Bloodshred Tour,”
which could be hailed as one of the best guitar-shredder packages of the
year. This crushing, headlining trek kicks off on May 9th and also
features labelmates Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity and Divine Heresy. See
below or visit (www.myspace.com/firewind
) for the tour’s complete routing.
Gus G. further comments on FIREWIND’s return: “So the time is finally
here! We are just about to fly over to North America for the ‘Tyranny
and Bloodshred’ tour and we’re really excited. We’re grateful to return
to U.S. soil only a few months after our maiden tour, and this time
Apollo (vocals) is on board with us. Since we’re the first band on the
bill, we’re hoping that all of you will come down early enough to
witness how the Greeks do it. We look forward to meeting you all soon.”
FIREWIND, led by the young guitar sensation Gus G. (ex-Dream Evil,
Nightrage, Mystic Prophecy, Arch Enemy), has returned with The
Premonition, which is easily their defining moment. The much anticipated
offering is now available and a captivating new video for the stunning
track, “Mercenary Man,” was recently shot by acclaimed director Patric
Ullaeus (Dimmu Borgir, In Flames). Click on the link below to check it
out now, along with the link to Fire TV, which features a few Gus G.
guitar lessons.
“Mercenary Man” Video – See it on Hard Times as the “International Spotlight” on the weekend of May 23rd
Fire TV Link – www.youtube.com/firetv
The Premonition is a dynamic, metallic assault that was once again
recorded and mixed at the famed Studio Fredman in Sweden with renowned
producer Fredrik Nordstrom (Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir). This album is a
must for any fan of heavy, melodic music and it’s an effort that is sure
to help FIREWIND gain worldwide dominance.
FIREWIND
Tyranny and Bloodshred Tour w/Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, Divine
Heresy
05/09 The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA
05/10 Recher Theater – Towson, MD
05/11 Irving Plaza – New York, NY
05/13 Le Medley – Montreal, QC
05/14 L’Imperial – Quebec City, QC
05/16 The Opera House – Toronto, ON
05/17 The Majestic Theater – Detroit, MI
05/19 House of Blues – Chicago, IL
05/20 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
05/21 The Garrick Centre – Winnipeg, MB
05/23 MacEwan Ballroom – Calgary, AB
05/24 Starlite – Edmonton, AB
05/27 The Showbox – Seattle, WA
05/29 Slim’s – San Francisco, CA
05/30 House of Blues – W. Hollywood, CA
w/Dark Tranquillity and Divine Heresy only
05/31 The Club House – Tempe, AZ
06/01 Jillian’s – Las Vegas, NV
06/02 Avalon Theater – Salt Lake City, UT
06/03 Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO
06/05 The Door – Dallas, TX
06/06 Meridian – Houston, TX
06/07 Scout Bar – San Antonio, TX
06/09 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
06/10 Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC