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Fantastic new from the Fireheart camp !

FIREHEART SMASH KICKSTARTER TARGET AND TEAM UP WITH FLORENCE BLACK FOR DEBUT ALBUM

Album Release Date: March 2027
Genre: Melodic Rock
FFO: Florence Black, Those Damn Crows, Massive Wagons, Black Stone Cherry, Mallory Knox

Fireheart have announced two huge milestones as they prepare to enter the next chapter of the band. The band’s
incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign has now reached £11,500, having smashed through its original £10,500
target just 12 days into the 30-day campaign.

The overwhelming response has helped make Fireheart’s plans for their debut album a reality and the band can now
reveal who they’ll be working with to bring it to life. Florence Black will produce, record, mix and master
Fireheart’s debut release at Blackline Studios in Wales, with work on the first singles set to begin in September
2026. The album is scheduled for release in March 2027.

The collaboration sees two rock forces coming together, with both bands hugely excited about what they can create in
the studio. Tristan Thomas, Frontman of Florence Black said:
“We’re proper buzzing to be working with Fireheart on their debut album! There’s a real energy around the
band and the material they’ve been writing, so we’re really looking forward to getting them into our studio,
pushing the songs as far as we can and making a record that really captures what Fireheart are all about.

Kev Baker, rhythm guitarist and one of the founders of Fireheart said:
“The response to the Kickstarter has been unbelievable. £10,500 was a massive target for us, so to hit it in
just 12 days and then push on to £11,500 has completely blown us away.
“That support is allowing us to make the record we want to make and we couldn’t be more excited to announce that we’ll be doing it with Florence Black.
“We’ve got huge respect for what they do and we know how much they understand big, powerful rock music.
Having them produce, record, mix and master our debut release at Blackline Studios feels like the perfect fit.
“We start working on the singles in September. We seriously cannot wait to get started.”
The successful crowdfunding campaign represents a major step forward for Fireheart, giving the band the backing to
approach their debut release with the ambition they believe it deserves.
With £11,500 raised, Florence Black behind the desk and studio work beginning in September, the next era of
Fireheart is officially underway. This is only the beginning

ABOUT FIREHEART

Formed in December 2024, Fireheart is a new force in UK hard rock, made up of five battle-tested musicians from
some of the scene’s most exciting acts:
• Russ Grimmett (Sons of Liberty) – Vocals
• Kev Baker (formerly The Hot One Two) – Rhythm Guitar
• Neil Hackett (formally of Iconic Eye / The Whisky Syndicate) – Lead Guitar
• Bret Barnes (formerly Kira Mac) – Bass
• Chris Hopton (formerly The Gypsy Pistoleros) – Drums
Each member brings a story of struggle and redemption, both personal and musical. United by shared experiences
and a burning desire to create something honest, Fireheart channel their history into anthems of hope and resilience.
Their aim is wanting to play music that was more uplifting live, songs that are fully of intense energy and emotion to
make people feel something real, then leave smiling.

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Delighted to be back on Scotland Rocks Radio later this evening. It's another packed show as always, with great new music from the likes of Kit Trigg, Spread Eagle and UNTIL 9. Then we look back at this years RockWich Festival and pick out some of our favourites, We Three Kings, No Favors, This House We Built and more. We might even throw in a few subtle hints regarding next years Wildfire Festival.
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Our next Forged In Scotland session at The Banshee Labyrinth will be on Saturday 26th September. Headliners Threats will be supported by David Delinquent and The I.O.U's and Science Made Us Robots. Tickets are available directly from the bands or by going to our ticket office at www.scotlandrocksradio.com You can also use the ticket link below

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We chat to Channel.Connelli about the new record on Scotland Rocks Radio, available to listen to 5-7pm TOMORROW! (24/8/26).

Hear some amazing tunes too, including music from our brethren in Ten Eighty Trees 🌲🩵

A great Scottish band. Go check them out 👍

The response to our latest single Echo Chamber has been immense. We've just gone over 18,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Stream it now.

Echo Chamber is the latest single from our forthcoming album 'A Door You Can Never Close' released on 1st September.
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Scotland Rocks Radio in conjunction with Wildfire Festival 2027 are looking for bands interested in playing at next year’s Wildfire Festival.

The Live And Wilder format has ran for the last two year's and has not only seen winners Bad Actress and Atomic Mother play on the main stage at Wildfire Festival but great performances from runners up Crusaders UK and Stay For Tomorrow have seen them play at Wildfire too.

We are now looking forward to our third year. Nine bands will play over three heats with the winner from each heat going through to our grand final and potentially winning the opportunity to play on the main stage at Wildfire Festival 2027.

We are only looking at this stage for expressions of interest from originals bands. The heats take place at The Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh and next year's Wildfire Festival will take place on 25th - 27th June 2027.

If your band is interested please e mail [email protected]

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Sharkfest 7 3 Bands on Friday night, 10 bands on Saturday at 1 great venue. Come along and meet friends old and new at one of the friendliest festivals on the scene

Our next Forged in Scotland gig at The Banshee Labyrinth features headliners Threats with support from David Delinquent and The I.O.U's and Science Made Us Robots ☠️We cant wait

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