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"Immortals" is the eighth studio album by Greek heavy metal band Firewind, released on January 20, 2017 through Century Media Records in Europe.
Immortals" marks Firewind's first release with singer Henning Basse (METALIUM, SONS OF SEASONS), who previously toured with the band on various continents in 2007 and was most recently the singer in Gus's solo touring group.
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Review from metalwani.com
Greece’s Firewind haven’t graced our ears with new music for five years now, yet return with their eighth opus in ‘Immortals’ and center its concept around the epic battles of Thermopylae (the battle which saw the fall of Sparta’s famed 300) and Salamis (the sea-based battle that led to the Grecian’s victory over the invading Persians). Blood-pumping topic, right? Death, glory, blood, dirt and bone; ‘Immortals‘ has the lot and more, all whilst wrapped in the signature Firewind brand of power metal.
From the very first strains of opener “Hands Of Time”, the band set their stall out early: pulsating keys, thumping riffs and gloriously euphoric choruses, all set to a backdrop of those famous battles in 480BC. “We Defy” and “Live & Die By The Sword” contrast sonically (the former, a blazing bruiser; the latter a rousing anthem), but both bear the hallmarks of a chest-beating, pride-inducing battle cry. Similarly, standard edition closer “Rise From The Ashes” showcases new vocalist Henning Basse‘s ability to soar and inspire, whilst Gus G.’s irrepressible, Malmsteen-esque guitar noodling shines gloriously bright.
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