Where to start with Firewind

[forgottenglory]

Hi,

I'm new to Firewind and really digging the song Mercenary Man. As the new album is not out yet, I would like to know which album would you recommend I start with.

Thanks

 

[orcslayr23]

i'd recommend starting with "Burning Earth", it has their best singer (Stephen Fredricks). its an awesome album, but only has nine songs. has many classics like "I am the anger", "The fire and the Fury" and "brothers keeper". the only song i'm like "eh" about is Waiting Still. but Stephen fredricks was the perfect Firewind singer, although Apollo (the new singer) is growing on me.

as a rule when listening to new bands i try not to get their newest album first.

 

[-SpikeMilan-]

I'd personally recommend starting with Allegiance since you're digging Mercenary Man (so I guess you'll get a better idea of how the new album will sound like by listening to Allegiance since it has the same members). And then I'd also recommend to go for Between Heaven And Hell.

 

[pro4lpha]

i agree with spike, but check out some of their music from various albums before you buy one

 

[john_lord]

i also believe that since you like mercenary man, then perhaps Allegiance is the best choice (same singer, more similar music orientation generally!) (falling to pieces and breaking the silence on myspace are from allegiance) but burning earth and Forged by Fire are also excellent for me, just with different singers! between heaven and hell is great too!! well firewind's albums are all great... listen to some samples before you make your first choice, but buy them all one by one!

 

[Kirst-ehhh]

I'd personally recommend starting with Allegiance since you're digging Mercenary Man (so I guess you'll get a better idea of how the new album will sound like by listening to Allegiance since it has the same members). And then I'd also recommend to go for Between Heaven And Hell.

I'd have said the exact same thing. Allegiance then Between Heaven & Hell.


xx Kirsty

 

[ch0pzta]

Same here, Allegiance then Between Heaven and Hell.

 

[Achtland]

Did I read somewhere that Between Heaven and Hell will be reissued next month?

 

[forgottenglory]

Great stuff...from what I heard on myspace it looks like Firewind is one of those rare bands where all the albums are a must have! I will go with the majority and get Allegiance first. Would you consider this album their masterpiece so far?

 

[Achtland]

Firewind has evolved with different line up changes for nearly every recording. I buy Firewind albums because of the guitar playing by Gus. Allegiance and Mercenary Man will have the same line up. I would start there and work your way back.

 

[-SpikeMilan-]

Great stuff...from what I heard on myspace it looks like Firewind is one of those rare bands where all the albums are a must have! I will go with the majority and get Allegiance first. Would you consider this album their masterpiece so far?

I dunno if I'd call Allegiance a masterpiece... It's a damned good album for sure. It was their first album with that lineup, so as highly talented as the band is, I still think it's really tough to dish out a masterpiece on the first try. That's why, I'm really anxious to hear the new one, cos by keeping the same lineup, they surely grew together and I'm sure it's gonna be even more amazing.

Who knows, hopefully they all stay together and maybe in 2 years, with another new album, that one will be considered their masterpiece... Or heck, even The Premonition! (you can really sense my impatience for the album...)

 

[Kirst-ehhh]

I love ALL the Firewind albums. Not equally, but pretty close to it!

I love Allegiance. It's different from their other albums but not in a significant way. But I also, love their very first album (Between Heaven & Hell) about as much as Allegiance. It's different, but they are both awessssooooome!

Burning Earth is also a BEAST! Forged By Fire is probably my least favourite but has amazing songs on it so although it is my least favourite Firewind album it is still waaaaaay up in my top albums of all bands.


From what I heard at the Thessaloniki gig in January the new stuff sounds spectacular!!!! Seriously good stuff. They sounded tight even though it was their first time playing the new stuff in front of a crowd of people. Granted I had NO idea what the songs were SUPPOSED to sound like But I can't WAIT for the new album.


xx Kirsty

 

[Hellhounds On My Trail]

Start with Allegiance it's their breakthrough album, with the same line-up so..

 

[john_lord]

I agree, start with Allegiance cause of the similar line-up... after that everyone has different opinions about their best albums, so it's mostly up to you! For me all albums are equally great!!!!! seems that Between heaven and hell has the most votes so far, so perhaps it could be your 2nd choice. i agree to that too! (although burning earth has many hits too!)

 

[Kirst-ehhh]

It's all about personal opinions.

So my advice: JUST BUY THEM ALLLLLL


xx Kirsty

 

[Iced Dog]

I will go with the majority and get Allegiance first. Would you consider this album their masterpiece so far?

Yes

 

[-SpikeMilan-]

It's all about personal opinions.

So my advice: JUST BUY THEM ALLLLLL


xx Kirsty

Definitely can't go wrong with that.

 

[Kirst-ehhh]

Damn right. But then it will be a question of which one to listen to first!


xx Kirsty

 

[-SpikeMilan-]

Damn right. But then it will be a question of which one to listen to first!


xx Kirsty

Close your eyes, shuffle and then pick one. You can't go wrong anyways.

 

[john_lord]

Close your eyes, shuffle and then pick one. You can't go wrong anyways.

that's right!!