Firebird, the British power trio led by guitarist Bill Steer, has finished mastering its new album, tentatively titled ”Double Diamond”, for a summer 2010 release. The CD features ten songs recorded at Graveland studios in ‘s-Graveland, Holland during January. According to the band, “this recording heralds a new chapter for the band, seeing [guitarist/vocalist Bill] Steer and [drummer Ludwig] Witt draw inspiration from some of their earliest metal favourites such as Budgie, Fist and Tank.”

“Double Diamond” track listing:

1. Soul Saviour
2. Ruined
3. Bright Lights
4. For Crying Out Loud
5. Farewell
6. A Wing & A Prayer
7. Pound Of Flesh
8. Arabesque
9. Lose Your Delusions
10. Pantomime

More info on Firebird’s MySpace page. Fan-filmed video footage of Firebird’s May 16, 2009 concert at the Underworld in London, England can be viewed here.

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