This fall, FIREWIND pledges their allegiance to their US fans by scheduling their first ever trip Stateside. This Greek metal powerhouse is set to kick things off on September 19th by performing alongside EPICA and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, which will be immediately followed by a week long headlining run leading them into a limited number of shows with SONATA ARCTICA. The US tour will ultimately be capped off with a performance at the prestigious ProgPower festival. See below for their complete itinerary.

Firewind’s new video for the song 'Breaking The Silence' (featuring Tara Teresa on guest vocals) was shot by acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus (LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR). The track comes from new album, Allegiance. Check out the video now on the band’s official MySpace page.

Gus G. (guitars) states: “So here it is! I hope you all dig our brand new video. I can tell you we had a blast doing it. The song itself is a highlight of our latest record, as the duet between Apollo and Tara came out fantastic. Patric Ullaeus' videos are always amazing and it's an honor for us to work with the best of the best. Patric definitely made sure we had enough fire on this one and really brought things to a new level.

“I'm also very excited about coming to the U.S. with Firewind for the first time! We will be doing a few shows supporting Sonata Arctica, as well as a couple of one offs supporting Epica and Edguy. To top it off we'll even get to play a few headline shows before wrapping it up at the now sold out ProgPower festival in Atlanta. We are all really looking forward to this and hope to see you all soon.”

After catching the metal community’s attention with 2005’s Forged In Fire, the group has returned with Allegiance. This effort marks the first album with new vocalist Apollo Papathanasio (ex-MAJESTIC, TIME REQUIEM) and drummer Mark Cross (ex-HELLOWEEN, METALIUM), whose talents had a prominent impact on the creative process. Allegiance was mixed at the famed Studio Fredman with the acclaimed Fredrik Nordstrom (HAMMERFALL, ARCH ENEMY, OPETH).

Tour dates:

September

19 - Minneapolis, MN at Station 4 (with EPICA)
20 - Mokena, IL at The Pearl Room Mokena
21 - Cleveland, OH at Peabodys (with EDGUY)
22 - Toronto, ON at The Funhaus
23 - Detroit, MI at I-Rock
24 - Reading, PA at The Silo
26 - Quebec City, QC at Salle Albert Rousseau (with SONATA ARCTICA)
27 - Montreal, QC at Medley (with Sonata Arctica)
28 - Poughkeepsie, NY at Chance Theater (with Sonata Arctica)
29 - Bedford, NH at Marks Showplace
30 - New York City, NY at B.B. Kings Blues Club (with Sonata Arctica)

October

2 - Philadelphia, PA at The Trocadero (with Sonata Arctica)
3 - Springfield, VA at Jaxx (with Sonata Arctica)
4 - Covington, KY at The Mad Hatter
5 - Fayetteville, NC at Jesters Pub
6 - Atlanta, GA at Prog Power USA (SOLD OUT)