The FIREWIND camp has issued the following update:

It seems that the Firewind boys are not only crowned local heroes in their hometown Thessaloniki, but also enjoying nationwide success with their new masterpiece, The Premonition, which was released about a month ago in Europe.

Their rock cover version of '80s smash hit 'Maniac' has been a listener’s favorite for a few weeks now at Thessaloniki’s leading rock station, Rock Radio. This week Firewind topped Rock Radio’s Top 10 charts!!!

Also, The Premonition climbed up the Greek album charts at position #11, after debuting on #21 and moving up to #15 in its second week!

Finally, this month’s issue of Metal Hammer Greece features Gus G. on their poster!

And while this is happening back home, the boys are getting ready for their much anticipated return to North America this week as part of the Tyranny & Bloodshred tour which could be hailed as one one of the best guitar – shredder packages of the year. This crushing trek kicks off on May 9th and also features labelmates ARCH ENEMY and DARK TRANQUILLITY.

Gus G. further comments on FIREWIND’s return:

“So the time is finally here! In just a few days we'll be flying over to North American for the Tyranny And Bloodshred tour and we're really excited. We're grateful to return to U.S. soil only few months after our maiden tour and this time Apollo (vocals) is on board with us. Since we're the first band on the bill we're hoping that all of you will come down early enough to witness how the Greeks do it. We look forward to meeting you all soon.”

Dates are as follows:

May
9 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore
10 - Towson, MD - Recher Theater
11 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
13 - Montreal, QC - Le Medley
14 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial
16 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
17 - Detroit, MI - The Majestic Theater
19 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
20 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4
21 - Winnipeg, MB - The Garrick Centre
23 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Ballroom
24 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite
26 - TBA
27 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
29 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
30 - West Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues