“Firestarter” is the soundtrack to your next arson. It features a furious double-kick assault from Evgeny Gromovoy (Adamantis) and the high-flying twin guitar antics you'd expect from classic power metal acts such as Helloween, Gamma Ray and Running Wild. It's about bursting from your shell and torching the competition. Turn it up and burn 'em down.
lyrics
Nothing to see, you've got nothing to lose
You're chasing the starlight, with something to prove
You're locked and you're loaded, here to attack
You're going alone, no one's got your back
Brought up from nowhere, but now you've arrived
With sweat beading across your back, you're feeling alive
BURN THEM ALL!
Burn them all
You're a firestarter, the burning martyr
Never fall again
It's time to go in and to show them, to prove what you're worth
No time to think, diving headfirst to take on the earth
No heed to the jackals or rats, they're tearing you down
One day they will stumble and fall, what goes comes around
Now you're dreaming and they are screaming out your name
Whether you win or you lose, it's all the same
BURN THEM ALL!
Burn them all
You're a firestarter, the burning martyr
Never fall again
BURN THEM ALL!
Burn them all
You're a firestarter, the burning martyr
Never fall again
No!
Nothing will ever remain
No!
Never will life be the same
BURN THEM ALL!
Burn them all
You're a firestarter, the burning martyr
Never fall again
BURN THEM ALL!
Burn them all
You're a firestarter, the burning martyr
Never fall again
credits
released July 2, 2021
Music and lyrics by Jeff Black
Drum performanced by Evgeny Gromovoy
Drums recorded at Kennedy Studios by Steve Aliperta, Kennedy Studios
Produced, mixed and mastered Jeff Black
supported by 9 fans who also own “Firestarter (feat. Adamantis)”
So I can't leave a long enough review to say everything I want. But I will say this, I love this EP. It's a great little follow up to times, and has just enough of a dynamic shift in sound to prove that Smoulder isn't a one trick pony with their first album's formula. This one really plays up the 70s prog aspects (DUST and Manilla Road influences definitely shine through even harder here). It's still Smoulder, don't get me wrong. Just a different side in some ways, all of which are good. playfulpooka
supported by 8 fans who also own “Firestarter (feat. Adamantis)”
When I played the first song to my brother he said it was "such an anime opening" and I love how accurate that is.
I've listened to this album a lot on spotify for about 6 month, and I'm so glad I decided to spring for the CD. This album is SO GOOOOOD, you NEED to get it. June Egbert Is Valid