Ranking the Albums: Firewind (w/Steven Reid & Simon Bray)

[@RanterInShades]

The Fire and the Fury is one of the most perfect instrumentals ever.

[@nerzenjaeger]

Thanks for the recommendation. It is indeed awesome.

[@reinxeedfreak]

I love Feast of the Savages as well.

[@gagslv]

Awesome. My favorite 3. Always a fun show with Steven and Simon joining Pete.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Thanks!!!! LOVE working with these two for sure!

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks SamFett. And we always have lots of fun putting the shows together!

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

@@TranquilityFireReid I concur.

[@acidarrow]

I only own The Premonition so am glad to see it's one of their best. I played Mercenary Man to a non-metal friend of mine and he was like "Sounds like Bon Jovi." I wasn't angry... just disappointed and sent him to the corner to think about what he'd said.

[@davidclark2208]

It is always great fun with Simon and Steven and Pete ,yet another new band that I never heard of before so will check them out . Looking forward to the next time your all together again

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks for watching David!

[@terryjohnson5275]

Yet another great show with the double S's, these have definitely been a highlight of the year so far, Simon's facial expressions crease me up - and I completely agree with Steven and Pete about slip cases and digipacks. I only have Firewind's live Apotheosis CD which I pulled out after this having not listened to it in a while - but I think I'll now have to go and get some more back catalogue. I find I tend to go though phases of listening to one type of music then leaving off and focussing in on another type, however these powerymetal shows have routed me back to it.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks Terry, really appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching and enjoy the Powerwind! Sorry, Firewind!

[@tmc1054]

I hath never heardeth o' tis band. Mine ears hath been opened to gusts of windelly power! I owe thee warriors my gratitude for anther show o' much merit and worth.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Our worketh here is done... until nexteth weeketh!

[@markandersen793]

I'm not the biggest Firewind fan, but there is no denying Gus G is one of the best shredders on the planet, The Fire & The Fury is a personal favorite.

[@diannecarpenter7718]

I’ve never heard of “Firewind ,” but will give them a listen. Thank you guys, for your ranking of “ Firewind”. I enjoyed listening and watching to this.. All the damn time. 🎤🎸🎵🎹🥁 Life is better with music.

[@ydzhugdanov]

Boy oh boy, have I been waiting for this one! 🤟🏻

[@johnmichaelwilliams6694]

The UK/US trio come through again with another great show about a band with which i have no familiarity. But the three of you always make me want to track down at least one of the albums for listening. Well done, chaps. And if anyone decides to do a SoT highlights show, it is a strong hope that Simon's smooth styling of Firewind is included as well as his reactions to Pete and Steven going off on a slipcover rant. Thanks for the fun and the information on another new band. Looking forward to the three of you on another episode as soon as that can be done.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks again JMW. Always appreciate your support!

[@747jono]

What a fantastic show guys love it.

[@jimhawkes]

Great show as ever guys. Only heard a couple of their albums, will definitely be diving deeper into the catalogue after this...

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks Jim. Hope you enjoy the deeper dive into the catalogue!

[@nectarinedreams7208]

I was indeed laughing with you not just at the end but throughout the video. Great show, and what a trio you guys make.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks ND!

[@747jono]

Great show Steven Simon and Pete Firewindy

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@inmyhouse11]

The next SoT show with Simon and Steve should be an indepth discussion on what makes Flashdance so great

[@TranquilityFireReid]

You demanded it, we had to ban the show from being aired due to inappropriate Dad dancing from all involved!

[@DavysFlicks]

I love how different Pete is with the UK connection. Could watch these three all day!

[@darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth]

Cool band, ive listened to i think all the albums over the years, but Allegiance is the only one i ever owned. So that is probably why it's my most listened to, but i just seem to like it the most. Always like the vocal performance of Mr. Apollo.

[@aimeeou812]

Man this is funny and informative love it

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks dave!

[@stevefletcher6163]

Power metal has passed me by, but been trying bits from various bands and find a lot of it okay but enough to really grab me. Apart from Primal Fear and Helloween, though not sure I wouldn’t have listened to both those and enjoyed them without a power metal label. Listened to a few Firewind tracks mentioned now and will listen to the albums I get all the references made, by the guys Priest Scorpions, even the Magnum Graham Bonnet ones. Like Helloween and Primal Fear though I’m not sure what makes them Power metal, rather than good melodic traditional metal bands like Priest, early Maiden.. Tried Hammerfall, Stratovarius, Gamma Ray , Kamelot and Manowar, not for me really.

[@shaunsmith3538]

Great show again guys! Love to see Steven and Simon ranking any of the following bands: House of Lords, Kingdom Come, Heartland, Vega, Eclipse, Voodoo Circle, Pink Cream 69, Burning Rain, Hardline. Keep up the great work 👍

[@gordy3714]

This is a great round of shows only heard 1,Immortals 2,Between Heaven and Hell 3,Firewind. Steven hasn't turned the gas on because like me he has seen the new Gas Tariffs. 😭😭😭 Gus was in Nightrage with Marios Illiopaulos who was in a band called Exhumation. If you are into Death Thrash and like Iron Maiden Exhumation Dance Across the Past is a brilliant album and one of my favourite albums. 👍

[@shatteredking2774]

I first started listening to this band on Kazaa back when music file sharing first became a thing, before their first album even came out. I knew Gus G would get famous some day. 1. Between Heaven And Hell 2. Burning Earth 3. The Premonition 4. Allegiance 5. Forged By Fire 6. Days Of Defiance 7. Few Against Many 8. Immortals 9. Firewind

[@daxtear]

love these shows with the UK connection!

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks Daxtear!

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

Thanks!

[@chrisharper6088]

Stephen Frederick's appeared on Kenziner albums, also on 1985 album, under the name of Billy The Kid - Sworn To Fun, a piece of vinyl that has always escaped me, still looking for it.

[@85vesti]

'Powerwind' is the title of a song by Twilight Force - a Swedish Power Metal band!. They are arguably even more 'Power-Metally' than any of these recently ranked bands - they describe themselves as "adventure metal" and dress as hooded elves while singing about dragons. 😂

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

I saw them support Sabaton. They really were super power metaly!

[@TranquilityFireReid]

And I too saw them support Sabaton. Power Metaly indeed!

[@jimmycampbell78]

I think Simon still had Powerwolf in his head from the last show so he merged Powerwolf and Firewind together to make a new awesome powermetally supergroup 😂🎸

[@TranquilityFireReid]

@@jimmycampbell78 Absolutely-ly!

[@independenceltd.]

Don't own any Firewind, but after Pete and Simon both chose The Premonition as their #1 I went and ordered it. And, of course, I had to get the 2CD set with the live second disc.

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

Excellent choice!

[@independenceltd.]

@@simonbrayfromsot1375 TY

[@jason-budney7624]

Another new band for me to check out, and another laugh fest video with Steven and Simon. Thanks guys!

[@t702942]

Never been a big Firewind fan, but Forged By Fire is a great album! That’s the only one I’ve kept in the collection. When I wanna listen to Firewind, I wanna listen to Forged By Fire.

[@wastelander1015]

1. The Premonition 10/10 (no weak songs!) 2. Allegiance 8/10 3. Days of Defiance 8/10 4. Immortals 7/10 5. Burning Earth 7/10 6. Between Heaven and Hell 7/10 7. Firewind 6/10 8. Few Against Many 6/10 9. Forged by Fire 5/10

[@747jono]

Hi guys. Saw Firewind live in Belgium 🇧🇪 with another lead singer Kelly Sundown ,now singer with Civil War.

[@dimeraRaven]

1. Burning Earth 2. The Premonition 3. Between Heaven and Hell 4. Forged by Fire 5. Immortals 6. Firewind 7. Allegiance 8. Days of Defiance 9. Few Against Many Burning Earth has been my favourite Firewind album for a long time, for my money they haven't come close to having an album as good. The Premonition is fun and could be tied for #2 with their debut. I listen to the top 3 albums a lot more than the others, though albums 4 - 6 are still quite good. My bottom 3 are albums I essentially never listen to. Mostly forgettable albums, I listened to the bottom two recently while doing my drive to/from work and sadly they haven't improved with time for me. Oh well, still a good band and I just wish they had their original vocalist on more albums.

[@747jono]

It's amazing that Herbie has been in so many other bands to. Sonic Haven, Sinbreed,Mob Rules Vodoo Circle and many guest appearances.

[@matthewrae4459]

Another enjoyable episode, and I realised I didn't have immortals which I have now remedied got the same version as Steven and he'll be glad to know I peeled the sticker off the shrink and replaced it on the digibook.

[@jamesmackinnon279]

Another great show. I saw Firewind at barrowlands supporting DragonForce aboout2006 I think was that same gig you were at Steven? Bought Alliance on back of that show but haven't got anything from catalogue since.Looks like I'll have to track down some Firewind

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Yes, that's the same show I was at James. Firewind were superb that night!

[@guillermomaldonado6277]

Every single album from this band is really good, but my favorites are the ones with greek powerhouse singer Apollo Papathanasio; that, for me, was the "classic" line-up of the band, if there ever was one 🍺🤘

[@tomfisher2103]

Nice show fellas!

[@robmlisanti]

Love Firewind! Gus G is awesome , so sad I missed them last year because of covid opening for Symphony X and Primal Fear

[@thejoeycage]

1. Between Heaven and Hell -Pure Metal every song is a banger, nothing they ever did after was close. 2. Burning Earth - A little more melodic than than BHAH but song's not as strong. 3. Forged By Fire - They kept the heavy but moved more commercial "Feast of the Savages" a way better song for me than "The Fire and the Fury" instrumental everyone talks about. 4. Firewind - Got back to their roots heavy and much better singer than Apollo. 5. Immortals - Solid back on track. 6. Allegiance - totally different sounding back than the 1st 3 albums but still had good tunes 7. Few Against Many - Better than the other 2... 8. Days of Defiance - almost tied with Few 9. The Premonition - I laughed when I heard some of these songs....put on Between Heaven and Hell for 20 seconds then put on " My Loneliness" ....

[@lening9]

1) The Premonition 2) Burning Earth 3) Days of Defiance 4) Forged by Fire 5) Immortals 6) Allegiance 7) Firewind 8) Between Heaven and Hell 9) Few Against Many

[@cinianfanian7972]

Pete, Will you rank Great White album a day??

[@TranquilityFireReid]

That's a good suggestion Cinian.

[@747jono]

Bob's other projects and solo stuff is amazing.

[@747jono]

That's the reason I like Firewind because no gimmicks etc.

[@actorJSB]

Certainly enjoyed my 80 minutes of 'wind-based fun' about a band of whom I knew nothing...certainly my ears pricked up whenever Magnum comparisons were made, any suggestions for the most Magnum-y album they've done?

[@lazarossamaras4427]

Gus G is a great guy , His new all instrumental album (old school) is worth a review . As far as Firewind is concerned: Premonition Immortals Few against many Firewind Allegiance Days of defiance Forged by fire Between heaven and hell Burning earth Great work on the names Steve.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks Lazaros! I'll definitely be checking out Gus's new album.

[@MegaModulator]

1. Forged by Fire (2005) (10/10) 2. Allegiance (2006) (10/10) 3. Days of Defiance (2010) (10/10) 4. The Premonition (2008) (9,5/10) 5. Immortals (2017) (9,5/10) 6. Few Against Many (2012) (8,5/10) 7. Between Heaven and Hell (2002) (8,5/10) 8. Burning Earth (2003) (8,5/10) 9. Firewind (2020) (5,5/10)

[@747jono]

Gus has a new solo album out next week

[@reinxeedfreak]

For me, 'Allegiance', 'Burning Earth', and 'The Premonition' were all dynamite. I sort of forgot about them when Gus joined Ozzy. Apollo is my favorite vocalist as well. I love his work on the first two Time Requiem records.

[@747jono]

Love Simon's ending of Deep Purpley etc

[@747jono]

Simon and Steven will know Chiti Sompala as a former singer with the British power metal band Power Quest.

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

Power Quest are one of my very favourite bands.

[@747jono]

@@simonbrayfromsot1375 Been a few years since I have seen them. Saw their last gig at JBs in Dudley back in the day with Alessio and Andreas. Great band but again sometimes too many singer changes. For me first few albums are the best.

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

@@747jono I saw them with Pagan's Mind. Heck of a bill. I think their whole catalogue is excellent.

[@747jono]

@@simonbrayfromsot1375 Great another awesome underated band we have taste, nice guys to.

[@747jono]

My Loneliness great song

[@66TGE]

Mikkey Dee plays Drums on Helloween:s Rabbit album.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Hey Hakan, Mickey Dee, Stefan Schwarzmann and Mark Cross all contribute drums to the Rabbit album. Thanks for watching!

[@747jono]

Best thing ever Z P Heart when he left Dragonforce. Solo stuff great and good with Skid Row.

[@747jono]

Always put my stickers on cd 💿 cases

[@747jono]

Simon's always right love it

[@747jono]

Pete and songs with Power as well as Fire 🔥 lol

[@oheadmusic]

Power Wind is what you get after a bad curry

[@747jono]

Michael Sembello "Maniac "

[@toneman8478]

Immortals!!

[@tillwesenberg1178]

I love Chili, I can tell you a lot about firewind.

[@Tillydog111]

mercenary man is the winds best song.

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

Glad we are on the same page.

[@747jono]

Check out Bob's band Warrior Path superb

[@747jono]

Vacation time soon Pete?

[@747jono]

I keep the cardboard ones to

[@747jono]

Saw Firewind first in Manchester in a small rock club in Manchester with the first incarnation of Eden's Curse probably the worst sound ever. Seen about 12 times at various festivals around Europe and several headlining shows.

[@Trifyllonews]

Come on dude our names are not that hard 😂 GR

[@747jono]

Firewindy

[@747jono]

Firewind are more heavy rock than power metal no talk of dragons, maidens etc

[@747jono]

All choices call it a score draw

[@infernicide666]

Lucky them! They get cold weather. We have shitty 74 degrees weather in New England. Not fun lol. Bring on the cold!!!!