Firewind is a Greek heavy metal band that was originally created as a way f… Read Full Bio ↴Firewind is a Greek heavy metal band that was originally created as a way for guitarist Gus G. to market his demo album Nocturnal Symphony in 1998. They became a full band over three years later when they recorded Between Heaven and Hell. The band line-up changed between each album until the final change after their fifth, Allegiance. They have recorded three albums with this current line-up, with new singer Apollo Papathanasio (Evil Masquerade). Drummer Mark Cross was succeeded by Michael Ehre (Love.Might.Kill) after recording Days of Defiance.

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)

My Loneliness
Firewind Lyrics

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My loneliness
Makes you feel insecure
My loneliness
Will never let you find a cure
My loneliness
Has no directions for me and you
My loneliness
Speaks the truth of what to do

Listen to what I say

Turn the end
You're going crazy
And I can't stand to feel
Your tears over me
Turn the end
It's not a crime to feel
The way that I do
Again and again

My loneliness
Must not lead you to my core
My loneliness
Always tells you to ignore
My loneliness
Waste no time
And there's no trust
My loneliness
Is turning everything to dust
Listen to what I say

Turn the end
You're going crazy
And I can't stand to feel
Your tears over me
Turn the end
It's not a crime to feel
The way that I do
Again and again

No one can save us
From this pain
I wish that I could
Stop the rain
These dark red skies
Are closing in

-Solo-

You're going crazy
And I can't stand to feel
Your tears over me
Turn the end
It's not a crime to feel

The way that I do
Again and again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Firewind's song "My Loneliness" speak of the pain and insecurity that comes with loneliness. The song speaks to someone who is struggling with their own loneliness, and the ways in which that loneliness affects those around them. The lyrics suggest that the loneliness is powerful and all-consuming, and has the ability to destroy everything in its path. The repetition of the phrase "listen to what I say" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that the loneliness is speaking directly to the listener, and is almost a warning of sorts.

The chorus describes the pain and confusion that the singer feels as a result of the other person's tears. The repeated refrain "turn the end" suggests that the only way to stop the cycle of pain caused by loneliness is to end the relationship. The line "no one can save us from this pain" emphasizes the helplessness of the situation, while the desire to "stop the rain" speaks to the hopelessness of finding a way out.

Line by Line Meaning

My loneliness
The feeling of being alone

Makes you feel insecure
Causes you to feel unsure

Will never let you find a cure
Cannot be cured

Has no directions for me and you
Does not guide us

Speaks the truth of what to do
Tells us what we should do

Listen to what I say
Pay attention to me

Turn the end
Change the outcome

You're going crazy
You are losing your mind

And I can't stand to feel
I cannot bear the feeling

Your tears over me
Your sadness directed towards me

It's not a crime to feel
It's ok to feel