The demo attracted the attention of Leviathan Records, but activity was put on hold when Gus was hired by Dream Evil and Mystic Prophecy.
After the release of his other bands' debut albums, Gus' attention returned to the Firewind project. Only he remained from the original formation - Leviathan owner David T. Chastain brought in vocalist Stephen Fredrick and drummer Brian Harris (both ex-Kenziner), while Gus enlisted the help of bassist Konstantine, a fellow Greek. this line-up recorded the debut album Between Heaven and Hell.
In 2003, new changes were instituted as Norwegian drummer Stian Kristoffersen and Greek bassist Petros Christo joined the band. Harris and Konstantine had been replaced as Gus was looking for a more permanent rhythm section that was prepared to tour. This line-up recorded Burning Earth and went on a tour of Japan with Rob Rock, but without vocalist Stephen Fredrick, who was not prepared to go on the road (despite prior guarantees to the contrary). His replacement on the Burning the Earth Tour, the Sri Lankan singer Chitral 'Chity' Somapala, was given the job full-time. Fellow touring member Bob Katsionis was also hired permanently to play keyboards. Firewind got a worldwide deal with Century Media by the end of that year.
This line-up recorded the album Forged By Fire, but a few months after the release, Chity left due to personal and musical differences with the rest of the band. When his replacement, Apollo Papathanasio of Time Requiem, was found, it was also announced that Stian Kristoffersen would be leaving, to be replaced with the veteran Mark Cross. The reason for the split was that Gus wanted to have a set of Greek-based musicians willing to make Firewind their number one priority (probably to end the virtual revolving door of members) and Stian's main band was the Norwegian outfit Pagan's Mind. Gus also left his roles in Dream Evil, Mystic Prophecy and Nightrage between 2004 and 2006.
This new line-up recorded the album Allegiance, which was released in July 2006.
During November - December 2006, they toured the UK supporting Dragonforce with All That Remains.
In 2009, Gus G. became Ozzy Osbourne's guitar player.
In 2010 Apollo became the new Spiritual Beggars frontman.
In 2010, Michael Ehre replaced drummer Mark Cross.
In 2010, Michael Ehre left and was replaced by Johan Nunez (also Nightrage)
Line-up
* Herbie Langhans - Vocals (also Avantasia and Radiant)
* Gus G. (Kostas Karamitroudis) - Guitars (formerly Keyboards)
* Petros Christo - Bass
* Johan Nunez - Drums (also Nightrage)
Former members
* Brandon Pender - Vocals (1998)
* Stephen Fredrick - Vocals (2001-2003)
* Chitral Somapala - Vocals (2004-2005)
*Apollo Papathanasio - Vocals (2005-2013)
*Henning Basse - Vocals (2015-2020)
* Bob Katsionis - Keyboards, live Guitar (2004-2020)
* Konstantine (Kostas Exarhakis) - Bass (2001-2003)
* Matt Scurfield - Drums (1998)
* Brian Harris - Drums (2001-2003)
* Stian L. Kristoffersen - Drums (2003-2005)
* Mark Cross - Drums (2005 - 2010)
* Michael Ehre - Drums (2010)
Discography
* Nocturnal Symphony (Demo, 1998)
* Between Heaven and Hell (2002)
* Burning Earth (2003)
* Forged By Fire (2005)
* Allegiance (2006)
* The Premonition (2008)
*Days of Defiance (2010)
*Few Against Many (2012)
*Immortals (2017)
*Firewind (2020)
Another Dimension
Firewind Lyrics
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Then you might know how it feels
Misty days-the sun never shines
For the ones who are too blind to see
The greatest gift
Is the power within
The river flows
When everything falls apart
You're looking for something
There's no beginning there's no end
Find another dimension
Don't you wait for this moment to come
Your heart is solid like stone
Are you ready? Take the chance
Revolution in silence
The greatest gift
Is the power within
The river flows
Inside your veins
When everything falls apart
You're looking for something
There's no beginning, there's no end
To Find another dimension
When everything falls apart
You're looking for something
There's no beginning there's no end
Find another dimension
The lyrics to Firewind's song "Another Dimension" convey a message about feeling alive and having the power within to find a new reality when everything else is falling apart. The opening lines set the somber tone by suggesting that some people have never experienced true life. The second verse suggests that those who have not found inner strength live in a world surrounded by mist, where even the sun never shines.
However, the song takes a positive turn as it continues. The chorus provides hope by suggesting that the greatest gift is the power within, with the river flowing through the veins as a metaphor for the energy that can be harnessed. The song advises the listener not to wait for a moment but to take the chance and create change. The final lines of the chorus suggest that there is no limit to what can be accomplished when seeking another dimension.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to make a change and explore a new aspect of reality when everything else is falling apart. It is a message of hope and encouragement to those who may feel stuck in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Never felt - alive for one day
If you have never ever felt alive even for one day in your life
Then you might know how it feels
you can relate to the emotions being talked about in this song
Misty days-the sun never shines
On the misty and cloudy days, the sun never shines bright enough to bring any hope or happiness
For the ones who are too blind to see
People who don't have a vision or the ability to see things beyond their current reality
The greatest gift
The most valuable blessing
Is the power within
Is the inner strength and abilities you possess
The river flows
The energy keeps on flowing
Inside your veins
Inside you, metaphorically refers to the flow of the energy in your body
When everything falls apart
In times of distress and hardship
You're looking for something
One tends to search for something that can give them hope or comfort during difficult times
There's no beginning there's no end
The journey to find solace doesn't have a defined start or end
Find another dimension
Explore a different realm or look for things beyond your current reality
Don't you wait for this moment to come
Don't wait for the perfect moment to start exploring the new dimension
Your heart is solid like stone
You have a strong and resilient heart
Are you ready? Take the chance
Are you prepared to take the risk and see what's beyond your usual reality?
Revolution in silence
The change that needs to happen can happen quietly without making a loud noise or a big deal out of it
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.