Firewind is a Greek power metal band. Formed in 1998, the group is currently signed to Century Media Records and was originally a small project created by guitarist, Gus G. to showcase his demo, Nocturnal Symphony in 1998. Firewind later became a full band over three years later when they recorded their debut album, Between Heaven and Hell. To date, the band has released seven studio albums and has been met with international success.
The band began in 1998 when the young Greek Gus G. decided to record a demo on a 4-track recorder with some close musician friends in the United States as Gus "briefly attended Berklee College of Music in Boston". The project was entitled Firewind, and was used as a showcase for Gus' guitar skills in an attempt to earn a professional recording deal. The demo attracted the attention of Leviathan Records, but activity was put on hold when Gus was hired by Nightrage, 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 formerly of Kenziner), while Gus enlisted the help of bassist Konstantine. This line-up recorded the debut album Between Heaven and Hell.
The more I know, the more I hear
It only makes me think
Uncertain is our time, and dear
And what is to remain?
You walked through fire
You carried your own cross
And you can't deny it
The sickness has no cause
In my darkest and sleepless nights
I want you to stand by my side
In the coldest of all times
I want you to be the light
The essence of it all
It's to live your life
Cause right before the storm
A new hope will arise
You have to face it
The battle for you
Life has just begun
Oh, there's no denying
Still fighting through the
Shadows of your soul
So I'm starting to
Lose my own faith
Feels like noone's around
Confusion is dazing my life
I have to conquer my fears
The essence of it all
It's to live your life
Cause right before the storm
A new hope will arise
The essence of it all
It's to live your life
Cause right before the storm
A new hope will arise
The essence of it all
(The essence of it all)
It's to live your life
(No, no, no)
Cause right before the storm