Greek metal phenomenon FIREWIND, led by the young guitar sensation Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE) has returned with the scathing new album, Days Of Defiance, which is easily their defining moment.

The disc is set for an October 25th European release (October 26th in North America) and it’s a truly ambitious and dynamic opus featuring some of the most brilliant guitar playing the genre has seen in many years.

Below is a new trailer featuring a clip of the new 'World On Fire' single.

The video clip for the song was once again shot and produced in Gothenburg, Sweden, by acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus, who had already worked on the band’s previous clips as well as for other bands like IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL and DIMMU BORGIR.

The 'World On Fire' single will be available for purchase on digital platforms starting on August 20th, 2010 in Europe. Here are the exact release dates per country:

Germany / Austria / Switzerland - Friday, August 20th

UK / Benelux / France / Greece / Denmark / Norway / Portugal / rest of Europe - Monday, August 23rd

Spain / Italy - Tuesday, August 24th

Sweden / Finland / Hungary - Wednesday, August 25th

Gus G. further states: “Usually when we write an album we let the music come to us and go with the flow. Maybe that's why our albums have variety and you can hear everything from super heavy songs, to speed metal shredding, to rock anthems and ballads. Days of Defiance wasn't much different in the making, but this time we recorded almost all of it in our home studios, which allowed us to be more relaxed. That's why I feel the new album features the best performances by all of us. One of our main goals though was to get a bit more of an ‘unpolished’ sound and be more raw. I think we achieved it and that gives an extra heaviness to the overall sound. We mixed the album in Helsinki, Finland at Sonic Pump Studios. Nino Laurenne (THUNDERSTONE) and Tapio Pennanen mixed it and they did a killer job. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.”

In related news, Firewind have been confirmed as support act for the SCORPIONS on their upcoming visit of Athens, Greece. The gig will take place October 6th at Peace & Friendship Stadium.

More details about Days Of Defiance, as well as tracklisting and artwork, will be available in the coming weeks.