Fireland
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| Fireland | ||
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 Fireland on stage in Autumn 2006
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Belfast, Northern Ireland; | |
| Genre(s) | Heavy metal | |
| Years active | 2003–Present | |
| Label(s) | Manqueller Records (2003-Present) | |
| Website | http://www.fireland.tv/ | |
| Members | ||
| Andrew Baxter Steve Moore Jamie Johnston Jim Seymour Chris Mawhinney |
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Fireland are a twin lead guitar heavy metal band from Northern Ireland, drawing on influences from over 30 years of heavy metal. It's metal that you can stamp your foot, bang your head and raise your fist to. As their website states, they're 'Heavier Than Jesus'.
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[edit] History
The band was formed in the summer of 2003, and features members with a rich musical pedigree, having played with Irish metal favourites, Riff Master General, Ahriman and PHM, to name but a few.
Currently recording an album at Einstein Studios in Antrim, they have played with Jeff Scott Soto, Blitzkrieg (band) and Olympus Mons and are currently touring Ireland with UK power-metallers DragonForce.
As Riff Master General, Andy and Steve toured with German metal legends Kreator, as well as playing alongside Blaze Bayley, Rose Tattoo, Doro and Girlschool.
[edit] Members
Andrew Baxter - Vocals
Steve Moore - Lead Guitar
Jamie Johnston - Lead Guitar
Jim Seymour - Bass
Chris Mawhinney - Drums
[edit] See Also
Riff Master General
Manqueller Records
