Firegarden

Firegarden is a hard rock and heavy metal group from Haßfurt in Franconia, Bavaria. The band draws on progressive, hard rock and British rock influences, and it describes its sound as shaped by a wide range of music rather than by one fixed style.

Style and influences

The group identifies Deep Purple as its main influence, while also drawing on other styles beyond the classic hard rock frame. Its music combines heavy guitar work and distortion with a strong emphasis on melody and songcraft. The band presents itself as one that values solos and jamming, but avoids extended self-indulgence.

Firegarden says its sound has a British character, though not in a strict or imitative way. It also stresses that it is not glam or sleazy, aside from some of Harry’s shirts, and prefers its performances to speak for themselves rather than relying on image or gimmicks.

Career and recordings

The band has played more than 150 gigs and records independently. It has made five independent albums, including Circles, which is identified as the most recent of those recordings. Firegarden has also played gigs across the country.

Live work and recognition

Firegarden wins battle-of-the-bands competitions in Wolverhampton and Sheffield. It also receives favourable reviews on several occasions. The group supports a number of established acts, including Thunder, Slade, The Levellers and Budgie.

Performance approach

Firegarden presents itself as a live band aimed at a broad audience, including students, bikers and listeners who remember the 1970s. It continues to play wherever it is welcomed, and one of its regular venues is Old Nick’s in Horncastle.