Gus G and Firewind Announce Frets of Fury Giveaway

The Greek metallic powerhouse Firewind, led by guitarist Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne), has announced their first-ever headlining North American tour, dubbed Frets of Fury.

They've made a trailer video for the tour, which you can check out below.

This tour package, which is sponsored by ESP Guitars, BlackStar Amps and Guitar World, kicks off on October 9 and features an array of metal's elite, including Arsis, White Wizzard and Nightrage. See below for a list of all tour dates.

Firewind have also announced the Frets of Fury Giveaway, a contest where fans can win two tickets to see the band on tour. Five winners will be announced on October 7. For more about the contest -- and to sign up, click here.

VIP ticketing options for each show are still available; they'll allow you access into a private meet-and-greet with the band, a signed poster and limited-edition laminate. Click here to get your orders in now before they are gone.

FIREWIND, ARSIS, WHITE WIZZARD, NIGHTRAGE: TOUR DATES

• Oct 09 St Petersburg, FL @ The State Theater
• Oct 10 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
• Oct 11 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
• Oct 12 New York, NY @ The Gramercy Ballroom
• Oct 13 Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally's
• Oct 14 Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Electriques
• Oct 15 Ottawa, ON @ Maverick's
• Oct 16 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
• Oct 18 Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's
• Oct 19 St Paul, MN @ Station 4
• Oct 20 Winnipeg, MB @ The Osborne Village Inn
• Oct 23 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
• Oct 24 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
• Oct 25 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
• Oct 26 San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
• Oct 27 Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky A Go Go