Album Notes

After the the successful international release of Fire’s second album “Thrill Me” in the fall of 2009, Avenue Of Allies now presents the band’s debut album “Ignite” as an expanded CD re-issue.
Originally only released on the band’s home island of Malta, the new version includes two exclusive bonus tracks, that haven’t been available on CD before. The first one is a newly recorded version of the Bryan Adams classic “Run To You” featuring the trademark Fire-sound. Rounding out the album is “Miss You This Christmas”, a track which was originally sent out to Radio stations on Malta back in December of 2007.
The story of Fire began around 1998 with the band mainly playing Classic Rock covers. As time went by the band started to write its own material. They recorded two songs, “Make Believe” and “Manhunter”, and released them as singles in November 2004. The tracks were well received by local radio stations and they were also featured in the national television series “Solitaire”. Also some internet radio stations started to add the songs to their playlists.
In the following months the band recorded more songs between their live activities and in 2006 they finally released their first album “Ignite”. The record also included the two previously released singles, with “Manhunter” being one of the albums highlights with its infectious hookline and catchy chorus. Another song with a massive sing along refrain is “Home And Dry”, written by Joe Mizzi, a friend of the band, who also contributed one song to the band’s follow-up album “Thrill Me”.
The album opener “Get Out Of My Way” is another straight ahead Rocker showcasing the characteristic Fire guitar riffs and the Hammond organ in the background. And it’s a cut you won’t get out of your head once you’ve heard it.
A different side of the band show the Classic Rock power ballad “Goin’ Down” and the dark and more complex, but still catchy Rock epic “Conspiracy Theory”.

Based on the strength of “Ignite” the band moved to the center of attention on Malta followed by their first TV, radio and press interviews and appearances and the CDs sold out quickly. The album also paved the way out of obscurity and into the spotlight, Fire were chosen to support Krokus (featuring Maltese-born singer Marc Storace) on their Malta gigs. In 2007 the band got their first international gigs in Manchester and London.
Meanwhile the band has enjoyed great success with their second album “Thrill Me” with the album and several singles topping the Malta Music Charts and the record receiving great reviews and lots of airplay around the world. Fire will continue their success story and have just welcomed a new rhythm section, Trevor Catania on bass and Robert Spiteri on drums.
(Words : Gregor Klee)

All songs written by Kenneth Calleja and Robert Longo,
except “Make Believe” and “Miss You This Christmas” written by Kenneth Calleja,
“Taste This (Rock ’n’ Roll)” written by Kenneth Calleja and Fire,
“Home And Dry” written by Joe Mizzi,
“Run To You” written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance

“Ignite” was originally released in 2006 on Malta only
All songs including the bonus tracks recorded at Padded Cell Studio Gzira, Malta
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Robert Longo

The Band :
Kenneth Calleja - Vocals
Joe Vella (Pejxa) - Guitars
Robert Longo - Guitars
Charles Cassar - Bass
Laurence Baldacchino – Drums
Mark Abela (Zizza) - Drums on “Run To You”

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