Gus G. unleashes new single and video ‘Dancing With Death’ featuring Matt Barlow

Internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer, and FIREWIND mastermind Gus G. releases his fifth solo album ‘Steel Burner’ today, 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.

To herald the album’s arrival, Gus G. has dropped a powerhouse new single and accompanying video for “Dancing With Death,” featuring the unmistakable, commanding vocals of former ICED EARTH and current ASHES OF ARES frontman Matt Barlow. An epic metal track with a contemporary edge, “Dancing With Death” explores the dark, gripping theme of addiction.

Gus himself comments:

“My new solo album has finally arrived and now it’s yours! To celebrate this big day, I wanted to drop yet another new video, this one from my collaboration with the one & only Matt Barlow of Iced Earth & Ashes of Ares fame.

Matt’s vocal style is unique and will definitely remind you of those 90s Iced Earth vibes. But make no mistake – this is a power metal track with today’s energy, aggression and passion, forged in the here and now, and one that hopefully will stand the test of time.  Enjoy!”

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.

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

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.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:

FESTIVALS 2026:
24.05 DE –  Rock Hard Festival
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:
25.04.26 RO – Constanta, Rock Halle
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