The Metal Voice Jimmy Kay from checked in with Firewind's Guitarist Gus G and Singer Herbie Langhans in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at the Corona Theater March 31, 2022.
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Gus Told The Metal Voice how the Firewind was added at the last moment to the tour and almost did not make it he said, "We were added on the tour only one and half months ago. We are actually replacing a band called Battle Beast, they couldn't make it and we got the call. I have known Herman Li (Dragonforce guitarist) since the early days, our bands pretty much started at the same time more or less. We have been friends forever. We even did a tour with Dragonforce back in 2006, Europe and the UK. He (Herman) reached out and said can you do this? Do you think you have time? Do you think you have time with such short notice? We talked internally with the band, we called a lawyer. Do we have time to get Visas'? It's a long process for that but somehow we expedited it. I mean Herbie, he literally got his Visa on Friday night and on Saturday morning we flew to Denver. There was a plan B for me to do some instrumental stuff until Herbie would get on the next flight, for the following week. I would have done maybe some solo shows."
Gus G has released his new solo album, "Quantum Leap", via AFM Records in 2021.
"Quantum Leap" track listing:
01. Into The Unknown
02. Exosphere
03. Quantum Leap
04. Chronesthesia
05. Enigma Of Life
06. Judgement Day
07. Fierce
08. Demon Stomp
09. Night Driver
10. Not Forgotten
11. Force Majeure (feat. Vinnie Moore)
The energy these artists bring is unmatched. I imagine that being on tour, especially with such little notice, can be both exhilarating and stressful, much like navigating a high net worth divorce. Both require meticulous planning, careful decision-making, and a strong support system to come out successfully. Just like on tour, having the right team around you can make all the difference in ensuring the process is as smooth as possible, allowing you to focus on the things that matter most.