Century Media Records reports:

Currently touring across North America as part of the Tyranny & Bloodshred tour, Greek melodic metal masters FIREWIND check in with a brief comment on how things are going.

Guitarist Gus G. comments: "We're on our second week on the Tyranny & Bloodshred tour and it's only been killer shows so far! The East Coast American and Canadian audiences have shown a lot of love to Firewind and it's a great feeling returning to America. Also the vibe between all the bands and crew is fantastic, like a big family! It's great to share the stage with kick ass bands like DARK TRANQUILLITY, DIVINE HERESY and the mighty ARCH ENEMY! See you out there!"

Meanwhile, Firewind have already announced their return to European stages directly upon returning from the North American trip, as they have now also been confirmed to appear on the famous Download festival in Donington (UK) - which among others features acts such as KISS, JUDAS PRIEST and MOTÖRHEAD on its 2008 edition - as well as several other European festivals:

Firewind Summer Festivals 2008

June

13 - Donington Park - Donington, UK - Download Festival
26 - Hechingen, Germany - Discothek WOM
27 - Dessel, Belgium - Graspop Metal Meeting

July

19 - Kilafors, Sweden - Rockweekend Festival
25 - Algarve, Portugal - Lagoa Burning Live Festival

Furthermore, Firewind is also confirmed for a comprehensive UK headlining tour in September and Gus G. adds: "?It's no secret that in the UK we have loyal and hardcore Firewind fans. And we?re extremely happy to announce our first extensive UK headline tour which includes 9 shows in England, Scotland and Ireland, for the first time!?"

Firewind UK Tour 2008:

September

18 - Nottingham, England - Rock City
19 - Glasgow, Scotland - Cathouse
20 - Leeds, England - Rios
21 - Wolverhampton, England - Little Civic
22 - Dublin, Ireland - Fibber Magees
24 - Manchester, England - Jilly's Rockworld
25 - London, England - The Scala
26 - Milton Keynes, England - The Pitz
27 - Peterborough, England - The Park

The most recent Firewind album, ?The Premonition?, was recorded with Fredrik Nordström at the famous Fredman Studio (ARCH ENEMY, DIMMU BORGIR, IN FLAMES, etc.). The release reached #11 in the official Greek album charts.

The new video clip for the song ?'Mercenary Man'?, the album?'s first single, can be viewed below...