Internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer, and FIREWIND mastermind Gus G. released his fifth solo album ‘Steel Burner’ on April 24, 2026. 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.
Gus himself comments:
“Confession” is the final video from ‘Steel Burner’.
We filmed it in one of my favourite cities in the world – Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I composed this track while on the road last year – I think every composition is a confession of one’s soul, a personal statement. This is one of mine and it’s slightly different compared to the other songs from the album. I hope you enjoy it.
I’ll be back on the road this Fall – see you out there!”
Watch the video for “Confession” here: https://youtu.be/RSKh6tAbUXk?is=xfTLscU8uWCL5Sap starting at 17:00 CET on July 3rd.
The track is also available for audio streaming from all major platforms now.
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.
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.
TRACKLIST ALBUM:
01. Steel Burner
02. Nothing Can Break Me (Featuring Doro)
03. Dancing With Death (Featuring Matt Barlow)
04. Advent
05. What If
06. Frenemy (Featuring Ronnie Romero)
07. No One Has To Know (Featuring Dino Jelusick)
08. Confession
09. My Premonition (Featuring Ronnie Romero)
10. Closure
LINE-UP ‘STEEL BURNER’:
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
‘Steel Burner’ is available as a tri-fold digipak CD and on high quality gatefold-sleeve vinyl LP (several colour options available) from Metal Department and good distributors everywhere.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
SOLO:
FESTIVALS 2026:
25.07 PL – Jan Bo Festival
22.08 PL – Sound of The Ages Festival
24.10 JP – Full Metal Japan
15.11 MT – Malta Metal Weekend
Gus G. & Ronnie Romero / Convergence Fest Tour 2026:
03.10.26 NL – Hoogeveen, Het Podium
04.10.26 NL – Uden, De Pul
05.10.26 B – Verviers, spirit of 66
07.10.26 F – Savigny l’Empreinte, Le Temple
08.10.26 F-Angoulins La Rochelle,Le Crossroads
09.10.26 ES – Pamplona, Totem
10.10.26 ES – Seville, Customs
11.10.26 ES – Santiago, Capitol
13.10.26 F – Istres – l’Usine
15.10.26 DE – München, Backstage
16.10.26 DE – Bensheim, Rex
17.10.26 CH – Aarburg – Musigburg
19.10.26 DE – Hamburg, Knust
20.10.26 DE – Berlin, Lido
21.10.26 DE – Augsburg, Spectrum
27.10.26 DE – Aschaffenburg, Colos Saal
28.10.26 DE – Bochum, Zeche
30.10.26 S – Gothenburg, Valand
31.10.26 S – Sövde, Lokstallet
01.11.26 S – Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet
W/FIREWIND:
North America Tour w/ Ensiferum :
9/10/26 Atlanta GA @ ProgPower
9/11/26 Nashville, TN
9/12/26 Fort Wayne, IN
9/13/26 Pittsburgh, PA
9/14/26 Detroit, MI
9/16/26 Cleveland, OH
9/17/26 Madison, WI @ Blades of Steel
9/18/26 Des Moines, IA
9/20/26 Winnipeg, MB – CAN
9/22/26 Edmonton, AB – CAN
9/23/26 Calgary, AB – CAN
9/25/26 Vancouver, BC – CAN
9/26/26 Portland, OR
9/27/26 Seattle, WA
ARTIST SOLO DISCOGRAPHY:
I Am The Fire (2014)
Brand New Revolution (2015)
Fearless (2018)
Quantum Leap (2021)
Steel Burner (2026)
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