Internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer, and Firewind mastermind GUS G. proudly releases his fifth solo album, ‘Steel Burner.’ Marking his first solo offering in five years, the record delivers a blistering fusion of modern instrumental metal and carefully curated vocal collaborations with some of heavy music’s most legendary voices.
To herald the album’s arrival, GUS G. has dropped a powerhouse new single and accompanying video for “Dancing With Death,” featuring the unmistakable, commanding vocals of former Iced Earth and current Ashes Of Ares frontman Matt Barlow. An epic metal track with a contemporary edge, “Dancing With Death” explores the dark, gripping theme of addiction.
GUS comments:
“My new solo album has finally arrived and now it’s yours! To celebrate this big day, I wanted to drop yet another new video, this one from my collaboration with the one & only Matt Barlow of Iced Earth & Ashes of Ares fame.
He continues,
”Matt‘s vocal style is unique and will definitely remind you of those 90s Iced Earth vibes. But make no mistake – this is a power metal track with today’s energy, aggression and passion, forged in the here and now, and one that hopefully will stand the test of time. Enjoy!”
Watch the Music Video for “Dancing With Death” HERE
Following an intense cycle of post-pandemic touring, ‘Steel Burner’ represents a renewed, razor-sharp creative focus for GUS G.’s solo vision. The album showcases his signature guitar style – combining technical precision, rich melody, and sheer intensity – while expanding its emotional and thematic reach through its high-profile guest vocalists.
Interestingly, the album’s title track served as the catalyst for the entire project. Originally commissioned for a company that manufactures industrial machines used to shape metal, GUS G. drew heavy inspiration from a massive piece of equipment fittingly named “Steel Burner.” The relentless energy of that instrumental track became the foundation for the album’s overall concept and ultimately its title.
While the instrumental cuts on ‘Steel Burner’ highlight GUS G.’s continued evolution as a composer and six-string virtuoso, the vocal tracks stand as defining moments on the record. The album’s lead single, “Nothing Can Break Me,” features Metal Queen Doro Pesch on a soaring anthem focused on inner strength, perseverance, and resilience.
“No One Has To Know,” featuring Dino Jelusick, delivers a punchy, modern hard rock approach that tackles the artificial lives and curated personas plaguing social media.
Additionally, the album features two tracks from Ronnie Romero (Rainbow), a collaboration that was born directly from GUS G. and Romero’s recent joint world tour, further shaping the album’s dynamic, collaborative direction.
With ‘Steel Burner,’ GUS G. delivers a confident, forward-looking statement – an album that honors the roots of heavy metal while boldly embracing modern themes, production, and the power of collaboration.
‘Steel Burner’ Track List:
1. Steel Burner
2. Nothing Can Break Me (Featuring Doro)
3. Dancing With Death (Featuring Matt Barlow)
4. Advent
5. What If
6. Frenemy (Featuring Ronnie Romero)
7. No One Has To Know (Featuring Dino Jelusick)
8. Confession
9. My Premonition (Featuring Ronnie Romero)
10. Closure
GUS G. Live:
GUS G. & Ronnie Romero / Convergence Fest European Tour 2026
4/25 RO – Constanta @ Rock Halle
10/3 NL – Hoogeveen @ Het Podium
10/4 NL – Uden @ De Pul
10/5 B – Verviers @ Spirit of 66
10/7 F – Savigny l’Empreinte @ Le Temple
10/8 F – Angoulins La Rochelle @ Le Crossroads
10/9 ES – Pamplona @ Totem
10/10 ES – Seville @ Customs
10/11 ES – Santiago @ Capitol
10/13 F – Istres @ l’Usine
10/15 DE – München @ Backstage
10/16 DE – Bensheim @ Rex
10/17 CH – Aarburg @ Musigburg
10/19 DE – Hamburg @ Knust
10/20 DE – Berlin @ Lido
10/21 DE – Augsburg @ Spectrum
10/27 DE – Aschaffenburg @ Colos Saal
10/28 DE – Bochum @ Zeche
10/30 S – Gothenburg @ Valand
10/31 S – Sövde @ Lokstallet
11/1 S – Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet
FESTIVALS 2026:
5/24 DE – Rock Hard Festival
7/25 PL – Jan Bo Festival
8/22 PL – Sound of The Ages Festival
10/24 JP – Full Metal Japan
11/15 MT – Malta Metal Weekend
Firewind Live:
North America Tour w/ Ensiferum
9/11 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
9/12 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Century Music Hall
9/13 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Music Hall
9/14 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
9/16 – Cleveland, OH @ The Roxy at Marshalls
9/17 – Madison, WI @ Blades of Steel Metalfest
9/18 – Des Moines, IA @ Wollys
9/20 – Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theater
9/22 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
9/23 – Calgary, AB @ Arrowhead
9/25 – Vancouver, BC @ Wise Hall
9/26 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
9/27 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
About GUS G.:
Best known as the longtime guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and the driving force behind Greek power metal titans Firewind, GUS G. has solidified his status as one of the most respected and prolific guitarists in modern heavy metal. With a career spanning decades, his solo work continues to push the boundaries of his instrumental and compositional prowess.
‘Steel Burner’ Line-Up:
Gus G. – All guitars, bass, keyboards, drums
Doro Pesch – Vocals on track 2
Matt Barlow – Vocals on track 3
Ronnie Romero – Vocals on tracks 6 and 8
Dino Jelusick – Vocals on track 7
Andrea Arcangeli – Bass on tracks 6 and 8
Dennis Ward – Bass on track 2
Solo Discography:
I Am The Fire (2014)
Brand New Revolution (2015)
Fearless (2018)
Quantum Leap (2021)
Steel Burner (2026)
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