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)
Into the Fire
Firewind Lyrics
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Here we are again
Marchers of the revolution
I can't turn up the human
Nothing left to burn
Witnessing the prosecution
Killing ourselves
Save me
Don't let them take
My life from me
Help me
My fears become reality
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
Set me free
Hellfire burns once again
Anciet this constitution
The day of reckoning
Marching to the end
To the final execution
This blackened state
There's no return
Save me
Don't let them take
My life from me
Help me
Eternal grief is what I feel
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
Set me free
-Solos-
Save me
Don't let them take
My life from me
Help me
Eternal grief is what I feel
Oh
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
Oh, set me free
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
So set me free
The lyrics to Firewind’s “Into the Fire” present a powerful message about the frustrations and struggles of living in a society fueled by corruption and destruction. The song starts with the lines “Here we are again, marchers of the revolution” which might suggest a sense of futility in the repetition of fighting the same oppressive forces. The following line, “I can't turn up the human, nothing left to burn,” suggests hopelessness and the exhaustion of all resources. The song continues to describe the “prosecution” and “final execution” of those who rebel against this system, which is an allusion to how those in power will persecute those who dare to stand up for their rights. The chorus repeats the desperate plea to be saved and not have one’s life taken away, and the line “My tears are black” suggests a deep sense of sorrow and despair.
The title “Into the Fire” reinforces the idea of going headfirst into a dangerous situation, a metaphor for rebellion, and fighting for what one believes in despite the consequences. The imagery of the “hellfire” burning “ancient constitution” suggests that the system that governs us is outdated and needs to be replaced.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are again
Referring to a repeating cycle of a revolution or uprising
Marchers of the revolution
Describing the protesters who are actively participating in the unrest
I can't turn up the human
Acknowledging the absence of the humane side within people who are capable of resorting to extreme violence during a revolution
Nothing left to burn
Expressing a sense of hopelessness and despair since there is nothing else left to lose or burn for the cause.
Witnessing the prosecution
Describing the protesters being the victims of persecution by the government or authorities
Killing ourselves
Refers to both the actual loss of lives in the chaos of the revolution and the destruction and damage to society as a whole
Save me
A cry for help from the instability and violence surrounding the singer
Don't let them take
My life from me
Pleading to be saved from losing their life during the revolution
Help me
My fears become reality
Asking for help as their fears of the outcome of the revolution become a reality
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
Set me free
Refers to the revolution as the fire that will set them free, and the other lines allude to the fact that the revolution is the only option left and will be extremely bloody and devastating
Hellfire burns once again
A metaphor portraying that the revolution is like hell-fire
Ancient this constitution
Expressing that the current constitution is outdated and needs to be modified or replaced
The day of reckoning
Refers to the day when the revolution or uprising will come to fruition and the government will have to face the consequences of their actions
Marching to the end
To the final execution
Describing the protesters who are willing to go to any extent to bring the revolution to a successful end, even if it means sacrificing their lives
This blackened state
There's no return
The singer believes that there is no going back to the way things were prior to the revolution and that it will leave behind a long-lasting negative impact
Eternal grief is what I feel
Expresses the long-term pain and sadness that the artist will have to live with after the revolution
Oh
An interlude expressing the intensity of the pain felt by the artist
So set me free
Final plea for salvation from the chaos and destruction caused by the revolution
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Toxic_ Δαλλαδάς
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Στιχοι/ Lyrics
Here we are again
Marchers of the revolution
I can't turn up the human
Nothing left to burn
Witnessing the prosecution
Killing ourselves
Save me
Don't let them take
My life from me
Help me
My fears become reality
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
Set me free
Hellfire burns once again
Anciet this constitution
The day of reckoning
Marching to the end
To the final execution
This no return
Save me
Don't let them take
My life from me
Help me
Eternal grief is what I feel
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
Set me free
SolosSave me
Don't let them take
My life from me
Help me
Eternal grief is what I feel
Oh
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
Oh, set me free
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
So set me free
umaid619
This band is so underrated!
CJ Mischel
European power metal in general is criminally underrated
Bautista Garais
This band is great.. very underrated in my opinion.
valpix
indeed they are
Toxic_ Δαλλαδάς
Καλό πολυ τραγούδια από τον Firewind
Στιχοι/ Lyrics
Here we are again
Marchers of the revolution
I can't turn up the human
Nothing left to burn
Witnessing the prosecution
Killing ourselves
Save me
Don't let them take
My life from me
Help me
My fears become reality
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
Set me free
Hellfire burns once again
Anciet this constitution
The day of reckoning
Marching to the end
To the final execution
This no return
Save me
Don't let them take
My life from me
Help me
Eternal grief is what I feel
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
Set me free
SolosSave me
Don't let them take
My life from me
Help me
Eternal grief is what I feel
Oh
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
Oh, set me free
Into the fire
No need to bleed for me
Into the fire
My tears are black
So set me free
xxh4ny0uxx
its been over a year and these guys r still my fav band. 90% of my library, and i cudnt be more proud
AtTaKeRz
When I listen this song, im not into the fire, the fire is in me
TheTylacine
It was a pleasure to see them live at this album release ,great energy.
Larry Best
4:51 - metal as fuck.
This is one of the greatest metal songs ever written, of any genre.
Mr.Slendykins Sockman
+Lawrence STALBOW-BEST You should listen to Pantera if you like that stuff, Dimebag loved his heavy triplets :)