FIRE formed back in 2003 in the city of Vila Velha, Brazil where this three-piece band cranks up their fist pump'n 80's inspired Hard Rock/Heavy Metal. FIRE has been compared to such bands as Bon Jovi, Firehouse, Guns n' Roses, Guardian, and Bride(early albums). FIRE is known for their ability to fuse Blues style guitar play into their Metal arrangements adding the right touches of diversity throughout.
According to FIRE'S bio page, From 2004 up unto 2009 and beyond, the band played off and on in the Metanoia Fest(Latin America's largest White Metal festival) garnering recognition in the Metal community and establishing a strong fan base. In 2010 the band released their debut album 'V8 Jesus' and within the same year they participated in the virtual compilation "Kingdom Of Metal Land Vol.2" with the title track-"V8 Jesus". In 2011 Golgota Records released a collection titled 'Follow Me' which featured the band's title track "V8 Jesus".
FIRE had the privilege of opening for the well known 80's 90's band -Bride back in 2005 which further helped the band to expand and establish a solid fan base.
FIRE had the privilege of opening for the well known 80's 90's band -Bride back in 2005 which further helped the band to expand and establish a solid fan base.
On February 17, 2010 FIRE released their Independent full-length debut album titled 'V8 Jesus'. The production is not bad for an independent release and only helps the band capture more of that 80's sound due to not introducing the aid of modern polishing techniques. This debut release wastes no time and quickly revs up with the opening track and doesn't let up through the entirety of the album. Firing on all pistons, the guitar section just keeps injecting lethal doses of high octane to the mix. I can't say enough about the work of Guitarists-Claudio Passamani & Rogério Rocha who take us on a musical journey from the sounds of the 80's to soft acoustic play and even into Blues Rock in the veins of Glenn Kaiser(Rez). Vocalist-Alex Bastos holds up his end adding all the right hooks and grit to make this a worthwhile project drawing one back for more.
On 'V8 Jesus' there are 12 tracks in total with the first 8 being sung in English and the latter 4 being sung in the band's native Portuguese. We should note that track 8-"Jesus Freak" is the English version of track 9-"Início do Fim"(Beginning of the end). However, the band must have made a mistake because the only thing Portuguese about "Início do Fim" is the title of the track. Track 5- "Burning Inside" is the English version of track 10- "Queima-Me" which is sung in Portuguese. Track 3- "I Can't Hold You" is the English version of track 11- "Santo" which has been reworked with a few area arrangement changes while sung in Portuguese. Track 4- "Searching for the Something" is the English version of track 12- "Procurei o Amor" which is also sung in Portuguese.
Lyrics are Christ centered as one can see in the following lyric:
"Believe"
What do you believe in?
Do you believe in nothing?
Do you believe in anything?
Or search for something to believe?
Are you tired and don’t believe in nothing
That bring you Peace
In nothing that won't killing
You lonely soul, you enpty heart
Do you believe in God as i do?
I believe in Jesus
I believe in God
And in the Holy Spirit
And Salvation
What do you believe in?
Do you believe in nothing?
Do you believe in anything?
Or search for something to believe?
Are you tired and don’t believe in nothing
That bring you Peace
In nothing that won't killing
You lonely soul, you enpty heart
Do you believe in God as i do?
I believe in Jesus
I believe in God
And in the Holy Spirit
And Salvation
FIRE is one of those bands that are fun to listen to as they take you back to the 80's glory days of Heavy Metal music. Back to the days of big hair, muscle cars, and guitarists who knew how to "run" a fret board. FIRE might be one of those underground bands that went under the Metal radar however, there's still time to add this release to ones collection. So grab a bottle of hairspray and the nearest air guitar and lets give this V8 a spin!
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Musicians:
Alex Bastos - Lead Vocals/Bass/Backing Vocals
Claudio Passamani - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Rogério Rocha - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Ricardo Silva - Drums/Backing Vocals
Alex Bastos - Lead Vocals/Bass/Backing Vocals
Claudio Passamani - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Rogério Rocha - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Ricardo Silva - Drums/Backing Vocals