11 February 2014
Gus G.: EPK for "I Am The Fire" album launched; European tourdates!
Guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in the Metal and Rock universe for his work as leader of his own group Firewind and also as member of Ozzy Osbourne's band, has now launched an EPK online for his first, long overdue solo album solo album "I Am The Fire". The album is set to be released on March 17th, 2014 in Europe and March 18th, 2014 in North America via longtime international partners Century Media Records. The album's first commercial single, for the title-track "I Am The Fire (Feat. Devour The Day)", will be released digitally on February 24th, 2014 in Europe and February 25th, 2014 in North America.
Watch the album's EPK here: http://youtu.be/zJd38EoTLkA
Most recently, Gus G. announce the first tourdates in support of the "I Am The Fire" album release in Europe. The dates are as follows:
Gus G. + Uli Jon Roth, Jorn Lande & Mats Levén / "Unity 1" Tour:
07.03.2014 Kerkyra (Greece) - Eptatehnon
08.03.2014 Thessaloniki (Greece) - Block 33 / www.ticketarena.gr
09.03.2014 Edessa (Greece) - Kanavourgeio
10.03.2014 Larnaca (Cyprus) - Savino Rock Bar
11.03.2014 Athens (Greece) - Kyttaro Live / www.ticketarena.gr
12.03.2014 Athens (Greece) - Kyttaro Live / www.ticketarena.gr
Gus G. + Marty Friedman / "Guitar Universe 2" Co-Headline Tour:
01.05.2014 Tampere (Finland) - Klubi
02.05.2014 Helsinki (Finland) - Nosturi
03.05.2014 Stockholm (Sweden) - Stockholm Rocks Festival
11.05.2014 Colmar (France) - Grillen
12.05.2014 Munich (Germany) - Backstage
15.05.2014 Essen (Germany) - Turock
16.05.2014 Zoetermeer (The Netherlands) - De Boerderij
18.05.2014 Uden (The Netherlands) - De Pul
20.05.2014 Savigny Le Temple (France) - L' Impreinte
21.05.2014 London (UK) - O2 Islington Academy
22.05.2014 Nuneaton (UK) - Queens Hall
More dates will be announced soon...
Here is the complete track-listing for Gus G.'s "I Am The Fire" album:
Gus G. - "I Am The Fire":
1. My Will Be Done (Feat. Mats Levén)
2. Blame It On Me (Feat. Mats Levén)
3. I Am The Fire (Feat. Devour The Day)
4. Vengeance (Feat. David Ellefson)
5. Long Way Down (Feat. Alexia Rodriguez)
6. Just Can't Let Go (Feat. Jacob Bunton)
7. Terrified (Feat. Billy Sheehan)
8. Eyes Wide Open (Feat. Mats Levén)
9. Redemption (Feat. Michael Starr)
10. Summer Days (Feat. Jeff Scott Soto)
11. Dreamkeeper (Feat. Tom S. Englund)
12. End Of The Line (Feat. Mats Levén)
A first taste of the album has been made available with the launch of the opening track, "My Will Be Done (Feat. Mats Levén)", via a video produced by Patric Ullaeus / revolver.se (Within Temptation, In Flames, Lacuna Coil, Europe, etc.), to be seen here: http://youtu.be/rPqtMMGJAO4
The "I Am The Fire" album sees Gus G. handling guitar, bass and keyboard duties and showcases a long list of highly skilled instrumentalist peers as well as several remarkable vocalists joining Gus to stress the versatile stylistic approach of the 12 featured songs. The roster of friends and guests that help bring Gus G.'s vision to fruition include drummers Jeff Friedl (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Devo) and Daniel Erlandsson (Arch Enemy), bassists David Ellefson (Megadeth), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Marty O'Brien (Tommy Lee, We Are The Fallen) as well as Mats Levén (Candlemass, ex. Yngwie Malmsteen/Therion), Blake Allison (Devour The Day), Michael Starr (Steel Panther). Alexia Rodriguez (Eyes Set To Kill), Tom S. Englund (Evergrey), Jacob Bunton (Adler) and Jeff Scott Soto (TSO, ex Journey) as guest vocalists.
"I Am The Fire" was mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour, Steel Panther, etc.) and was partly recorded in Los Angeles and partly in Gus' home country of Greece during the past months. The album showcases a well-balanced and inspiring mixture of precise song writing, driven contemporary active rock songs, a classic Hard Rock vibe, pounding Metal cuts as well as breathtaking instrumentals. The album takes you on a diverse journey and opens the door to Gus G.'s soulful guitar playing.
More details about Gus G.'s solo debut "I Am The Fire" will follow soon...
Gus G. online:
http://www.gusgofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/officialgusg
https://twitter.com/gusgofficial
http://www.youtube.com/firetv
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