Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND, led by current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G., will celebrate the release of their new album, "Days Of Defiance", with a limited number of special North American headlining shows. The trek, which kicks off on November 4 and runs through November 7, will feature POWERGLOVE and THE ABSENCE in the support slots.
Commented Gus G.: "We are very happy to announce four special album release shows in North America this fall in support of our new record, 'Days of Defiance'.
"It's been awhile since FIREWIND played North America, as our last tour was spring/summer 2008.
“This is a very special run for us, as it will be the first time we'll play the new songs live. It also might be awhile until we come back for a full North American run, so we REALLY hope to see many of you come out to these shows. We'll be sure to rock you to the ground and that's a promise!"
FIREWIND with POWERGLOVE, THE ABSENCE:
Nov. 04 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC Nov. 05 - Jaxx - West Springfield, VA Nov. 06 - The Gramercy - New York, NY Nov. 07 - Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC, Canada
"Days Of Defiance" will be released on October 26 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media Records. The CD's striking cover artwork was designed by the band's longtime partner in all design matters, Gustavo Sazes, and can be viewed below.
Commented Gus: "I'm very excited and cannot wait for our fans to listen to our new album! We feel we've captured great performances and took our songwriting to the next level on this one. There's tons of cool guitar on there and I believe Bob [Katsionis] has finally managed to reach warp-speed with his keyboard solos! Even more seriously, I highly recommend that you listen to this album at a very loud volume.
"As for the artwork, it was once again done by our visual wizard and webmaster extraordinaire, Gustavo Sazes. This time we asked Gustavo to come up with a great landscape scenery, with a more traditional approach and even get the 'pencil' style of artwork on there, but also combine it with more modern stuff. So, he gave us that… with a slight futuristic, sci-fi element and I think the end result is stunning!"
Three hours later and the Blind Guardian dates aren't posted. Slackers.
Anyway, here they are: 2010-11-19 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero Theatre United States 2010-11-20 New York City, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square United States 2010-11-21 Worcester, MA The Palladium United States 2010-11-23 Montreal, QC Metropolis Canada 2010-11-25 Quebec City, QC Théâtre Capitole Canada 2010-11-26 Toronto, ON Kool Haus Canada 2010-11-27 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre United States 2010-11-29 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge United States 2010-11-30 Minneapolis, MN Cabooze United States 2010-12-01 Winnipeg, MB The Garrick Centre Canada 2010-12-03 Calgary, AB MacEwan Ballroom Canada 2010-12-04 Edmonton, AB The Starlite Room Canada 2010-12-06 Seattle, WA Showbox at the Market United States 2010-12-08 San Francisco, CA The Regency Ballroom United States 2010-12-09 Los Angeles, CA The Music Box at Henry Fonda Theater United States 2010-12-10 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre United States 2010-12-11 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre United States 2010-12-12 Denver, CO Bluebird Theatre United States 2010-12-14 Dallas, TX Trees United States 2010-12-15 San Antonio, TX Scout Bar United States 2010-12-17 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel United States 2010-12-18 St. Petersburg, FL The State Theatre United States 2010-12-19 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade United States 2010-12-21 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre United States 2010-12-22 Springfield, VA Jaxx Nightclub United States
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Commented Gus G.: "We are very happy to announce four special album release shows in North America this fall in support of our new record, 'Days of Defiance'.
"It's been awhile since FIREWIND played North America, as our last tour was spring/summer 2008.
“This is a very special run for us, as it will be the first time we'll play the new songs live. It also might be awhile until we come back for a full North American run, so we REALLY hope to see many of you come out to these shows. We'll be sure to rock you to the ground and that's a promise!"
FIREWIND with POWERGLOVE, THE ABSENCE:
Nov. 04 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC
Nov. 05 - Jaxx - West Springfield, VA
Nov. 06 - The Gramercy - New York, NY
Nov. 07 - Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC, Canada
"Days Of Defiance" will be released on October 26 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media Records. The CD's striking cover artwork was designed by the band's longtime partner in all design matters, Gustavo Sazes, and can be viewed below.
Commented Gus: "I'm very excited and cannot wait for our fans to listen to our new album! We feel we've captured great performances and took our songwriting to the next level on this one. There's tons of cool guitar on there and I believe Bob [Katsionis] has finally managed to reach warp-speed with his keyboard solos! Even more seriously, I highly recommend that you listen to this album at a very loud volume.
"As for the artwork, it was once again done by our visual wizard and webmaster extraordinaire, Gustavo Sazes. This time we asked Gustavo to come up with a great landscape scenery, with a more traditional approach and even get the 'pencil' style of artwork on there, but also combine it with more modern stuff. So, he gave us that… with a slight futuristic, sci-fi element and I think the end result is stunning!"
Anyway, here they are:
2010-11-19 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero Theatre United States
2010-11-20 New York City, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square United States
2010-11-21 Worcester, MA The Palladium United States
2010-11-23 Montreal, QC Metropolis Canada
2010-11-25 Quebec City, QC Théâtre Capitole Canada
2010-11-26 Toronto, ON Kool Haus Canada
2010-11-27 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre United States
2010-11-29 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge United States
2010-11-30 Minneapolis, MN Cabooze United States
2010-12-01 Winnipeg, MB The Garrick Centre Canada
2010-12-03 Calgary, AB MacEwan Ballroom Canada
2010-12-04 Edmonton, AB The Starlite Room Canada
2010-12-06 Seattle, WA Showbox at the Market United States
2010-12-08 San Francisco, CA The Regency Ballroom United States
2010-12-09 Los Angeles, CA The Music Box at Henry Fonda Theater United States
2010-12-10 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre United States
2010-12-11 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre United States
2010-12-12 Denver, CO Bluebird Theatre United States
2010-12-14 Dallas, TX Trees United States
2010-12-15 San Antonio, TX Scout Bar United States
2010-12-17 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel United States
2010-12-18 St. Petersburg, FL The State Theatre United States
2010-12-19 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade United States
2010-12-21 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre United States
2010-12-22 Springfield, VA Jaxx Nightclub United States
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