Firefest 4, taking place at Nottingham Rock City on Saturday October 27th is set to be a massive event with British AOR band FM celebrating the release of their debut album, 'Indiscreet' in style as headliners. Merv Gold himself gives another reason to attend the event saying, "This may the only time this reunion happens".
Melodic rockers Tyketto will also be taking to the Rock City stage with Danny Vaughn taking a break from touring with his new album, 'Traveller' to play the festival. Canadian's Harem Scarem are another must see as they play their only European live date this year at Firefest, having previously played Firefest 2002.
Singer Jorn Lande is of course known for singing with Yngwie Malmsteen and fronting Masterplan, he's currently touring to promote two new solo works 'Unlocking the Past' and 'The Gathering' and stopping at Firefest to play his first solo performance in the UK since 1999. Valentine will be playing together at Firefest for the first time in 15 years, Crunch (formerly Adriangale) will be premiering new material and German's Jaded Heart will be providing extra helping of melodic rock.
Tickets cost £46 and are available by sending a cheque payable to Mr Bruce Mee to Fireworks Magazine, 10 Dunnock Close, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5XD, England or using paypal sending payment to fireworks.mag@ntlworld.com being sure to put your name and address in the message box.
The Firefest pre-show, now known as Firefest Day 1 has taken on a life of its own, this year featuring Belfast's Stormzone, who will be appearing in England for the first time, The Steve Grimmett band, fronted by former Grim Reaper singer who is now working with Ian Nash (Lionsheart) and Pete Newdeck( Di Anno) to put on a great show for you. Soul Doctor's performance will be another UK first, the band are fronted by Tommy Heart of Fair Warning and recent release have been greeted with plenty of success in Japan. Sadly their appearance at Firefest Day 1 will be Demon's last one in the UK as the band have decided to call in quits after some 30 years in the spotlight. British hard rocker Threshold complete the stellar line up to play Nottingham Trent University on Friday 26th October, tickets for this cost £20 and are available through the same means.
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