FIREWIND's KATSIONIS Wants To 'Bring The Rock And Heavy Metal World Some Melody' And 'Peace'

December 12, 2011

OUTLOUD — the Athens, Greece-based hard rock band featuring Chandler Mogel (TALON) on vocals and Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND) on guitar and keyboards — has just released a Christmas-themed single titled "Last Days Of December". The song was written and produced and mixed by Katsionis at Sound Symmetry Studio in Athens, Greece, while the vocals were recorded at PJB Productions in Verona, New Jersey. The drums were laid down at Basement Studio in Athens.

Commented Katsionis: "People are getting so much negativity from everywhere these days. It's like someone is trying to make the world feel empty and helpless, facing the problems of each country's economy, criminality etc. At the same time, what you get from the social networks is mostly negative comments, trolling, absurdity, violence and people being more rude day by day. This is reflected on music as well. Bands are trying to be harder, heavier, meaner and more evil like there's some short of hate contest going on.

"What we tried to do with this song is to bring the rock and heavy metal world some melody, some peace, remind people that love is the power that makes this world go round and contribute to the soundtrack of the Christmas holiday season with a song that we hope it will stand the test of time.

"Christmas time doesn't necessarily mean shopping and spending but also quality time with friends and family and the people we love and share some positive energy which is definitely missing nowadays."

"Last Days Of December" features a guest guitar solo by "one of Greece's best-hidden secrets," Achilleas Diamantis, who will fill in for founding member Tony Kash at OUTLOUD's upcoming shows.

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