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)
Till the End of Time
Firewind Lyrics
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-Solo-
How do you think we can survive?
No angels by your side
This is no dream
It's here and now
How can we make it
Through the night?
This demon we must fight
Visions of hell within my mind
But we must carry on
Carry on...
Till the end of time
We will stand
Till the end of time
Oh, we lost the spark
Till the end of time
Searching in the dark
Spirits of the wind
My death command
Time is not a friend of mine
Today the sun won't shine
Just a boundless grey fills the sky
Why?
No matter how I try
The beast just won't die
Is it worth fighting for?
But I must carry on
Carry on...
Till the end of time
We will stand
Till the end of time
Oh, we lost the spark
Till the end of time
Searching in the dark
Spirits of the wind
My death command
Oh my death command
Til the end of time
Oh
-Solo-
Till the end of time
We will stand
Till the end of time
Oh, we lost the spark
Till the end of time
Searching in the dark
Spirits of the wind
My death command
Till the end of time
Till the end of time
Till the end of time
The lyrics of "Till The End Of Time" by Firewind present a message of stamina, hope, and perseverance. In the midst of chaos, the singer asks how they can survive without a divine presence. They acknowledge that the situation isn't just a dream, but the reality that they must confront. As they face their demons and fight to overcome darkness, they are filled with visions of hell. Yet, they carry onwards despite it all, determined to carry on till the end of time.
The lyrics also explore the theme of time and its unforgiving nature. Time isn't a friend to the singer because it refuses to stop or slow down, causing them to question if the fight is worth it. They struggle with their beastly demons as they search for a spark of light in the darkness. Through it all, the spirits of the wind command them towards death and the unknown, but the singer stands tall with unwavering courage and strength.
Overall, "Till The End Of Time" is a powerful song that speaks to the eternal nature of the human spirit. It reminds listeners to have faith in themselves and their ability to overcome anything that comes their way, even as time marches on relentlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you think we can survive?
In the face of difficult times, how do we manage to keep going?
No angels by your side
There are no supernatural forces to help us through tough times.
This is no dream
The harsh reality of the situation cannot be ignored or dismissed as a dream.
It's here and now
The challenges we face are present and immediate, not some far-off issue to be resolved in the future.
How can we make it Through the night?
How can we survive the difficult times that lay ahead of us?
This demon we must fight
We must overcome the challenges we face, likening them to a fierce demon that must be battled.
Visions of hell within my mind
The situation is so bleak that it feels like being trapped in a vision of hell.
But we must carry on Carry on...
Despite the odds, we must keep going and not give up.
Till the end of time We will stand
We will endure and persevere indefinitely, no matter the challenges that come our way.
Oh, we lost the spark
We have lost the vitality and enthusiasm that we once had.
Searching in the dark Spirits of the wind My death command
Continuing to search and struggle in difficult times, calling on spiritual and elemental forces to help guide us through to the other side.
Time is not a friend of mine Today the sun won't shine
The passage of time can be harsh and unforgiving, and sometimes the situation feels oppressive and never-ending.
Just a boundless grey fills the sky
The sky is dull and colorless, evoking a sense of sadness and emptiness.
Why? No matter how I try The beast just won't die
Despite our best efforts, the difficulties and challenges seem impossible to overcome and persist through time.
Is it worth fighting for? But I must carry on Carry on...
Despite the doubts and hardship, the fight is still worth having, and we must continue to struggle onwards.
Oh my death command Til the end of time Oh
Summoning spiritual energy to help guide and direct us through this difficult time.
Till the end of time
A resolute determination to persevere and endure all challenges that come our way until the end of time.
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Στελιος Αντωνοπουλος
Till The End of Time
How do you think we can survive?
No angels by your side
This is no dream, it's here and now
How can we make it through the night?
The demon we must fight
Visions of hell in my mind
But we must carry on
Carry on...
Till the end of time - we will stand
Till the end of time - oh, we lost the spark
Till the end of time - Searching through the dark
Spirits of the wind - my death command
Time is not a friend of mine
Today the sun won’t shine
Just a boundless grey fills the sky
Why? No matter how I try
The beast just won’t die
This is worth fighting for?
But I must carry on
Carry on...
Till the end of time - we will stand
Till the end of time - oh, we lost the spark
Till the end of time - Searching through the dark
Thru the firewind - my death command
Silverfuck1981
Hasta el final de los tiempos, permaneceremos... Hasta el final de los tiempos, todos los que aman este mundo... Hasta el final de los tiempos, sentados en la oscuridad... ¡Espíritus del viento a mi muerte celebran!
Chizuru
The best song they ever made imo. Still standing till the end of time in 2019
Tamara Korb
Gus G is a guitar genius!
Krulos
This one with Allegiance and Insanity are the best songs from their second newest album (Allegiance) IMO! Good stuff all of em' (:
Tamara Korb
One of their best songs!!!
TheAbstractHero
where it says"WHY" in that death metal-ish voice is pretty awesome. i wish they would incorporate that in more of their songs. well.... just a couple words like that, not actual Sentences of it.
Notkenny12
firewind one of the best metal band ever
Nick Ruffini
still the best power metal riff-ing since 06
Στελιος Αντωνοπουλος
Till The End of Time
How do you think we can survive?
No angels by your side
This is no dream, it's here and now
How can we make it through the night?
The demon we must fight
Visions of hell in my mind
But we must carry on
Carry on...
Till the end of time - we will stand
Till the end of time - oh, we lost the spark
Till the end of time - Searching through the dark
Spirits of the wind - my death command
Time is not a friend of mine
Today the sun won’t shine
Just a boundless grey fills the sky
Why? No matter how I try
The beast just won’t die
This is worth fighting for?
But I must carry on
Carry on...
Till the end of time - we will stand
Till the end of time - oh, we lost the spark
Till the end of time - Searching through the dark
Thru the firewind - my death command
valpix
Στελιος Αντωνοπουλος ευχαριστουμε! \m/