I’ve followed you for over 20 years now. Between heaven and hell blew me away the day it come out! Evilized dream evil and of course the book of Heavy metal so I was delighted when I heard you got the Gig with Ozzy and I still follow you religiously now in 2023. Much love from Scotland 🏴
Gus. Your playing on the Scream album lit a fire under his ass. "I Want It More" is honestly one of my favorite Ozzy songs outside of the Randy and Jake stuff. I've never really liked Zakk that much but he had his moments. Randy is my idol and I DEFINITELY feel you have some "Randy" in your playing. And that is a serious compliment my friend. I love your solo instrumental stuff as well but you should know I FINALLY replaced your KICKASS intro riff to "I Want It More" with the "afterbirth" solo by Randy on "Mr. Crowley " as my wake up alarm and ring tone! And imho THAT solo is the greatest lead break in metal history . I love your work with Ozzy and lament the fact you only got to play on "Scream." And in closing PLEASE keep doing solo instrumental albums!
I first heard about you on firewind, dream evil and nightrage debut releases and have followed ever since. When I heard you joined Ozzy, i was like, "finally, you're getting the recognition you deserve." Thank you for everything, mate. Your music makes the world truly a better place.
Hi Gus! I was listening to Ozzy and Zakk Wylde in that time and both Ozzy's and Black Label Society albums sounded pretty much the same, but when you started playing with Ozzy, that album is different. I like to hear something new and different in every album of an artist and I think that you are as great as any of Ozzy's guitarists (Iommi, Randy, Jake E Lee or Zakk) Back in 2012, I came to see Ozzy and Friends concert in Belgrade, Serbia, and that was a festival with amazing bands (like Black Label Society and the Cult) and in one moment there were Zakk, Slash, Geezer and you on stage playing Sabbath songs with Ozzy and you were amazing. Slash and Zakk are icons but you were on the next level player much better than both of them and it was clear why you were Ozzy's new guitar player. He could chose anyone and he found the best guitar player for the new Ozzy sound, new guitar legend. 👍
Gus, I went to my first BlizzCon in 2009 not knowing when we bought the tickets that Ozzy was going to be the band for the event. When I found out I was so happy and was happy to see your first show with him. I believe Jake E Lee first show was the US Festival in 1983 and I seen that show as well. I was still in high school back then and still cannot believe my mother let me go to that with 4 other friends in a Datsun B-210 coupe. After that show where Van Halen headlined we got stuck in the line of cars to leave and did not leave that place until the sun came up. Oh, when we were going into the venue we were part of the hugest food fight I have ever been involved in! Good Times!!!
You know I was (am) obsessed with Firewind before you joined Ozzy! I wore my Allegiance shirt to the 2010 Ozzfest Tour in Philadelphia. Can you believe I actually saw Ozzy for the Ultimate Sun Tour in 1986?! Metallica (with Cliff) opened! It was metal history
DUDE Honestly just found you out through RUclips listening to Ozzy. You're right you were blessed to play with the legend and also became a legend Awesome playing awesome performance dude Keep rocking
I saw you guys in Stockholm on the scream tour and it was a phenomenal gig. I’ve never seen the band that ‘alive’ and Ozzy was in such a great shape, it’s still one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. The OZ-TV episodes on RUclips showed that the band(you, Adam, Tommy and old man Blasko) had great chemistry! Being a huge Zakk Wylde fan, I was a bit surprised and bummed when they announced that him and Ozzy are going separate ways. It was after the Black Rain album(which to be honest, wasn’t Ozzys finest work) and somewhere around the time when Zakk had the bloodclot thing going on. The hesitation I had against the ‘new guy’ was completely unnecessary as I heard the album. Blown away. Phenomenal work and still to this day ‘spins’ on my smartphone at least once a month. Thank you Gus!
2010, Budapest, Hungary, that was one of my first concerts ever, and that was my first Ozzy show. I loved you, and soon after that show, I started play guitar. You inspired me to grow, to play, to change. It was the most important show of my life. I hope you doing well.
Gus - you are one of the nicest, coolest famous players I've met. My feline crew says hello to Leon. I hope we see more solo material from you with a vocalist - especially live. My crew of guitar player friends are still talking about how awesome the show was when you toured with Vinnie Moore. I agree, 100%! Your live tone was superb.
I heard of you from my mam back in 2010, she listenеd Firewind a lot , I was blest to attend one of your concerts in Sofia (Bulgaria) in 2013, then I move in London and had a chance to meet you in person in Camden with Andy james it was a living dream for me and my girlfernd, hoppe to see you again soon Gus in UK, your music is just a masterpiece.
I found out about you through my guitar teacher, Samuel C Lees. Been a big fan ever since, and just bought Firewind tickets for London! Can't wait to see you guys there!
I found out about you (Firewind) in 2004 but not sure how. Then in 2005 I found out about Nightrage. After that I was a fan of all the other bands you were in. You are a part of my childhood. I'm 33 now. In 2004 I was 15 years old and still listening to Between Heaven and Hell. Thanks for the music. If I have kids one day I will pass your music on to them!
Great record.. I had heard your name prior to the record.. And I saw you here in Tromsoe, North Norway on that tour.. Think it was in September 2010. Tomorrow I will play that record in my truck while working 👍👍👍💪💪💪
I've been an Ozzy fan for 45 years or more! Yeah I remember those days! Can't believe I'm actually leaving a comment on your RUclips channel! Awesome!!! I'm disabled, arms and hands messed up a little, but I'm trying to learn the Lap Steel Guitar. Wanna be my teacher!? Now THAT would be a life changing moment for me!!! Rock on bro! 🤘😝🎸🎶🎶🎶
Thanks for these insights, Gus ! I loved the bit about the talk box and 'Soul Sucker'! I wish I had seen one of your early shows with Ozzy, where you did a solo part with a talk box, too. I really enjoyed seeing these vids online! \m/ I saw a few of the German Ozzy dates 2011-2012 in person, and my most favourite show by far was your performace @ the Wacken 2011. You all were even more on fire than usual and it was one of the gigs you never forget! I still wish there were a proper live DVD of Ozzy with you on guitars. You shred so hard. Songs like 'Bark at the Moon' were the best when you played them... As for since when had I heard of you... I saw you shredding in Hamburg in Nightrage with Necrophagist, Malevolent Creation and Bolt Thrower 2006 and followed you since. You need to play more Death Metal, again ;). Cheers
The scream tour was my first time EVER seeing Ozzy! It was also my first time hearing about you- Ironically became a big firewind fan a couple weeks after that show.
To answer your question: I found out about you through work. Back in 2007, I worked at Sam Ash in Orlando, FL. We used to play this ESP Guitars promo dvd we had that showed artist interviews and music videos and stuff. On that dvd was Firewind's video for "Falling to Pieces". I loved the guitar you had in that video and later saw your signature model in our ESP catalog - the black cherry guitar with a Floyd Rose, which was right up my alley for what I wanted in a guitar. I searched for Firewind after work and got hooked from there. I also bought that guitar some time later (which you signed at opening night for the Frets of Fury tour 2011). 2009, I saw an article from some guitar or metal music publication (can't remember which one) about how you were going to play Blizzcon with Ozzy. I don't know why I did this, but I completely fanboyed all over that article. "Fuck yeeeesssss!!!", I screamed. "Homeboy's gonna get that job full time! He just doesn't know it yet." I was beyond proud of you, man. I later watched that full show on RUclips when it was available and boy, you nailed it. I was a little bummed that you didn't have your own signature guitars for the show, but I figured you couldn't get them halfway around the world in time and used some loaners from ESP instead. I later got to see you play with Ozzy in February 2011. You owned it! It was my first time to see both you and Ozzy live. That was a glorious night! When I briefly played in a local Ozzy tribute band, I dressed up as you and used that same Gus600FR you signed as well as my Gus600EC. Congrats on 12 years of Scream and being able to be a legit career musician! You rule, man.
Hi Gus! I actually had started listening to your music long before you joined Ozzy. I was amazed at how melodic, but very technical, you play. I loved the Scream album. In fact, many nights, my kids and I sat around the dinner table listening to it. So, you may have way more fans than you could possibly imagine. You've become my new favorite guitarist. By the way, the "Fierce" video is brilliant! I've watched it 1000 times.
I saw you in concert with Ozzy in Jacksonville, Florida in 2009. Slash's Snakepit opened the show. Both band ABSOLUTELY KILLED!! You were playing your then ESP STAR burgundy finish!!
My dad used to play Ozzy songs at his cellphone before I went to school, (I was like 10 or 11 years old) and one of his favorite ones was Let me hear you scream. Man I can hear that song without playing it at Spotify by just thinking about it 😂. The days went by and I saw you at tv doing a gig with Ozz. 7 years later trying to learn Bark at the moon I founded an instructional video of you explaining how to play it easily and I wannna thank you for that :) Thank you for your music, it helped me to get through difficult times in my life and I know it helped a lot of people too.
First, I wanted to say I first discovered you from your first Firewind album back in the day because I was a huge Leviathan Records fan and when that album came out it blew my mind. For me it was like discovering Yngwie for the first time. I have showed so many of my friends, family and co-workers you music. I also purchased all of your work with Dream Evil and Mystic Prophecy because you became my favorite guitarist and still are to this day. Thanks for doing this video I didn’t realize how important it was to your career. Dog gin’ Me Down was like a mix of Diary of a Mad Man and Killer of Giants. I really wanted so badly for you to get another full length album and be able to contribute to the songwriting because you mixed elements of Jake and Randy with your own touch so well I knew that the next record could have been epic. It unfortunately never happened but at least you got to have that amazing experience.
First found out about Firewind when a mate asked me to go and watch Kamelot at the Wulfrun Hall on their forever slave tour in 2008 and you guys were supporting. Your playing and the whole band performance blew me away and I was an avid fan from that point on. Next time I saw you was at hrh 2 In wales. Our band was sat next to firewind doing radio interviews at the same time. Small world!!
I discovered you through a music interview, and i searched about you, and love all that you’ve done, i looked at all your work - style, and Ozzy is well known to only play with top guitarist- kuddos to you- well done and more success to come
Yeah man I did discover you through the Scream album and I have to be honest, at first I WAS PISSED that it wasn't Zakk Wylde playing on the album because I'm a HUGE Ozzy guy even back to Sabbath and to me there has never been better than Tony, Randy, Jake and Zakk they are the reason I play guitar and love to play and write music.........then I had to remind myself that Ozzy has always been associated with the best and it remained to be true. I got the album and was blown away, it's some of heaviest shit Ozzy has ever put out and your work on it is AWESOME. NOW I am a GIANT fan of yours and I couldn't imagine you not being a part of the list of greats he has worked with so thanks for not letting me down -- you are absolutely killer dude !! I hope I get to enjoy your work for many years to come
Yes Sir! Thanks to Ozzy for introducing you to the rest of the world, I thought you were a perfect fit went and saw you live in Ottawa Canada with Ozzy, then because I became a Gus G super fan I discovered Firewind which I totally loved and was able to see you live in Ottawa as well with Firewind. That show was absolutely mind blowing, to this day in my top 3 shows ever. I picked up your instructional video to better my playing and you were offerring private guitar lessons during that tour with Firewind and was so close to booking a lesson. Still regret not taking that opportunity. Love your guitar style! 🤘
Thanks for sharing this with us! I had only heard a few Firewind tracks before the album with Ozzy happened. I absolutely loved Scream album front to back. It was different, exciting and new. Highlights for me are “I Want It More”, “Diggin’ Me Down”, “Latimer’s Mercy”, and “Hand of the Enemy”. I was lucky enough to see the Scream tour on Ozzy’s birthday in 2010, I think it was in New Jersey. It’s one of my favorite tour memories because you and the guys got Ozz to change his set list up a bit! Some obscure tracks, especially Jake era, were added to the set. It was phenomenal. I’ve been a fan of yours ever since.
Hey Gus thanks for sharing. I first heard about you through Ozzy. I was only playing flamenco guitar during that time and had seen Ozzy with Jake at the Texas Jam in 84, so I wasn't really into metal as much when you joined Ozzy. The only reason I went to the show (Tacoma Dome 2011) was to see you play live and my wife had never been to a metal concert before. Seeing you play live was a turning point for me as a guitarist and an artist. Great show and I'll forever cite you as one of my greatest influences. I hope all the best for you with your continued music career and as an artist at the highest level. Peace my friend!!!
I saw you play with Firewind around 2008 or so while on a tour with Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility and Divine Heresy, here in Canada. I remember especially looking forward to seeing your band, as a friend had put me on to your music a couple years earlier.
I found out about you in 2006 I remembered having only 2 firewind albums and playing them on repeat. I used the song kill to live as my ringtone and it gave me a heart attack every time but I loved it
I saw you in Denmark on the tour and knew about Firewind yet learned about Nightrage, Dream Evil, and Mystic Prophecy as well as the stuff with Arch Enemy. I have your signature guitars. Both the Jackson random star as well as the purple painting/shattered glass ESP/LTD. Sadly one one is signed. You need to sign the old one next time you're in Denmark :) I spoke with Bob when you were here with FW but missed you on the floor.
I found you before Ozzy’s Scream era….That time always looked up to you and Kiko as younger upcoming super shredders…. Great time during early 2000s loading guitar videos on RUclips
Thank You Gus for this video: I remember the impatience to listen and discover new stuff at that time by Ozzy....your style gives at the album something 'timeless', a sort of new 21st century 'Diary of a Madman'.....the magic Evening in Padova was a new start beat in my life....thank You so much for your music 🙏🙏🙏
I first heard you on that Firewind song called Falling to pieces. That guitar solo stood out to me because there’s a little melody in there that sounds like something from the Rocky IV soundtrack.
I first saw you by Jason Becker fundraiser on Dragonforces youtube channel, since than, your my idol. I have to mention that I am quite young so thats why I probably haven't discovered you earlier. You are a legend and that's how it will be till the end of time.
Hey Gus, I learned about you by searching for Greek power metal music. It's been fun to learn that you once played with Ozzy's band. I've been on a journey of blending my American rock/metal and Greek folk music heritages and thankfully discovered the Greek power metal music scene with bands like yours, Firewind. Greek festivals in America seem to focus on a nostalgic version of Greek heritage. Maybe one day you will play at some of the Greek festivals in America.🤘on!
I heard about you through Ozzy. I got to watch you live in Stavanger Norway in 2010. 10/10 show, even the media which are usually not easially impressed praised the show and gave it 9/10-10/10.
I heard Let Me Hear You Scream on a sleepless night on a TV channel that played the video and I loved the sound of that song. A couple of years later I met Firewind and I said, he's the guitar player in Ozzy's video!!! and from there I became your fan Greetings from México 🤘
I had heard about Firewind, from seeing the DVD being played at a metal pub, but i didn't dive deep into Firewind until i knew that you'd be in Ozzy's band. After that I became a Firewind fan. I just saw you in Austin, TX a few days ago.
It was awesome to hear the story behind your start with Ozzy. Being a Zakk Wylde fan, it was shocking to have somebody else playing with Ozzy, but wow, you really took it to the next level! Your work since then has been stellar and I look forward to hearing more!
I first heard of Gus when I bought "Regressus" by Mystic Prophecy back in '03. Had listened to "Eternal Flame" which was a track from a Metal Hammer disc, thought it was a great song and so happened to get the album soon after that. Eventually I noticed that the lead guitar player is kicking ass and I later bought an album of Dream Evil just because Gus was in it. Superb guitar player for sure!
I took my son to his first concert Ozzy and Slash. He was around 15 I guess but I do remember becoming a fan of yours right then and there seeing you live.
Hey... Gus. I'm so happy that I got to meet ya and work with ya.. U sooo cool. Like U wanna know: Saw ya in 2011 with the Boss in Lux, but I'v been following ya b4... Firewind... 1St time I did see a show was in 2008 in France, still with Apollo. But yeah... Evry time I run into ya I'm getting stupid, forgetting evrything I wanna talk about looool. Cheers man, 'till next time. Luv' ya! Denis. The Fire & the Fury man!
I have an autograph of yours from the 2003 Golden R festival in Volos when you played with Mystic Prophecy...awesome guitar work κ το live απλα γαμησε τοτε!!!since then a die hard fan! πως περασαν 20 χρονια ρε Κωσταρα...keep it heavy φιλε...
I heard you were with the Oz and read that you were from Firewind so I downloaded a bunch of Firewind songs and now jam them on a regular basis. Love your chops and style, you are my kind of shredder! I've played my whole life but will never achieve your greatness!
First knew about you through your band Firewind. Saw that you were playing a US festival called ProgPower in Atlanta in 2007, so I decided to attend. I’ve seen several times since then including 2 sets on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise this year, and the last show of the Dragonforce tour in Berkley California. Every time I’ve talked with you, you have always been super cool and gracious. Looking forward to hearing more music from you!
Great story and so happy you earned a spot in Ozzy's history. You more than deserved it. One of the greatest guitarists to ever walk the earth. I hope one day we'll see some Pro-Shot footage of your time in Ozzy.
I did discover you and through that the mighty Firewind through your work with Ozzy and while the album was good and everything, it was when I saw you play live at Ozzfest in London 2010 shredding the classics and Let Me Hear You Scream that really sold you for me. It was an unforgettable experience and one of my favourite concerts I've ever attended. Also met my boyfriend at this concert for the first time and we are still together now 12 years later
I discovered you as I was *re*discovering music and bands I have loved but hadn’t listened to for awhile, including Ozzy. It’s been really fun, and Quantum Leap is amazing!
As i said in other post you have made here, i saw you for the first time with Ozzy band in Buenos Aires, the scream album tour. What a great show Gus!!! Me and my friends loved you instantly because your playing and style. And the rest of the band were on fire too. I know you remember that show, the crowd was insane. Greetings from Argentina!
I discovered you through your association with Dino Jelusick. I looked into you & saw your band Firewind, which I must say love everything you guys have done. I'm totally on board.... You've got a very appreciative fan. BTW I'm a big fan of cute little Leon.
Gus G is an amazing player. Had the opportunity to see him live with Firewind in January of the past year. After their show, the other band was playing and suddenly Gus G himself passed right between us several times in between the crowd. He was just another person like everyone else. That gives such a good impression to me since a master musician like him shows you that he’s just another person like you are. Therefore, practice and dedication can bring you to your goals. That also motivates me as a guitarist. That is so rare to see. Many other musicians’ way below Gus's level act like superstars and they really are not. Gus is an example of professionalism, a good and respectful person with a good music taste. Melodies, shred, chugs, powerful riffs, bursting solos… Gus has it all! So underrated... Guitarists like you not just deserve the fame you already have but a lot a lot more. Keep it up. PD: Loved the new song “Salvation Day”
I heard Firewind right before Ozzy's Scream album came out. Literally like weeks before, then I saw a guitar world video you did demonstrating some of the riffs from the album and you mentioned you were in Firewind (which I didn't realize) so I checked out both Scream and all your Firewind stuff. Been a fan ever since!
I actually followed you in Firewind before you were with Ozzy. You were one of the guitarist I greatly looked up to that inspired me to play guitar. I remember hearing you were joining Ozzy and being really excited for you, as I felt you were greatly under appreciated. Now, years later, it’s mind-blowing to be to be with your pickup company. Crazy how things work out. And then I find myself in a similar situation to yours with Ozzy (although not on the same scale), where I join a band and have to figure out what they want and just do my best. You’re a real inspiration, man. 🤘🏻
Hey Gus, I heard about you when I read that you were Ozzy's new guitar player and it was probably in Guitar World magazine. I loved the song Let Me Hear You Scream but I didn't buy the album then (I was stupid for not buying it) Anyway, I have been following you for a few years now, bought the Scream CD, that is awesome, and bought 3 of your solo albums. I really hope that you keep making instrumental guitar albums as I would rather hear them than having a singer. I absolutely love the 3 solo albums and Quantum Leap is amazing. From the posts on here and interviews I've seen, you seem like a great guy. I hope that you will keep your fans updated on any new music. I'll definitely be buying it! Hope all is well with you.
I discovered you thru Ozzy for sure but anyone who names there band after a rare Uli jon Roth album definitely has my attention and support your a great unique player for sure kudos to you Gus 👍
Discovered you through this record and I remember the time period well. Still have the guitar world issue with you in it. I saw the tour and it was amazing!
Μπράβο Gus ( Konstantinos ), I commend your guitar skills and, just as most importantly, your honest humble approach. Keep the Metal Flag Flying. Hello from Down Under (Australia) from an Australian Born Greek descendant.
Must be an amazing feeling man to be able to reach your kind of level...i can relate as a guitarist and musician... you achieved amazing things. Such a great feeling man.keep rocking. You're a great guy.
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Been waiting for this video for a longtime!! Thanks for posting it, Gus!! So fucking awesome
Great story, Gus! I discovered that you had become Ozzy's guitarist by accident. I was just reading some general metal guitar articles...and one was actually on Zakk...and in that article it mentioned that Zakk wasn't playing with Ozzy and was just doing the BLS thing...but it also mentioned that you were doing the Ozzy gig. I had been listening to you ever since the first Firewind release (I think that Stephen Fredrick sang on it, but my memory may be fooling me)...and I may have been listening to the Dream Evil stuff back then too. Anyway, I was well acquainted with your playing and I remember thinking, "This should work really well. It's not the Joe Holmes kind of thing...in one moment and gone the next". When Scream came out, I bought it right away. I had high expectations for it. And...first listen proved that my expectations were well founded; your playing really gave the music some fresh lightning. Love Zakk, but I'm going to agree with Ozzy; he needed something else...and you brought it in spades!
I have been a fan since the Mystic Prophecy days. When you joined Dream Evil, I was so stoked and loved every album. Of course I also love your stuff with Firewind. I wish you nothing but good fortune and continued success.
Oh man great video! I'd love to see other storytime style videos for special other albums of yours as well (between heaven and hell , book of heavy metal , alligience/premonition and you solo stuff !)
I came accross you on a video i found, and then watch some more and heard you played with ozzy. my opinion you were great the first time i heard you. been jamming my self ever since. you inspire me to play no matter what im doing. . you Rock Gus. plain and simple.
Came across the video with your visit with Jason Becker and liked you in his jacket lol All kidding aside if Jason Becker doesn't inspire life in general nothing probably will. Love the work you did on Scream. Stay frosty and keep inspiring \m/
Hi Gus , I am Benjamin from Mexico and I know you time before you join Ozzy , I am your fan and you are a great guitarrist like Yngwie, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker. Great video and i like listen your histories of your Ozzy era.
Hi Gus! I first discovered you on a century media covers album in 2008 with Firewind covering Nevermore's believe in nothing. With my brother being a Nevermore fan, I thought it was pretty cool you covered them! I then went on RUclips and one of the first Firewind music videos I watched were mercenary man and I am the anger! At that moment, I had to get your discography! At that time I also discovered your other bands Dream Evil, Nightrage & Mystic Prophecy. Which I also have those discs and am a fan of those groups as well. I have a lot of autographed memorabilia from You and Firewind! A personal signed thank you poster from Bob's Katsionis rest in keys album to ending up unknowingly ordering a Firewind: insanity tshirt on ebay from none other than Mark Cross:) I even tried to win the Jackson guitar giveaway you did around Christmas 2020, but was off from getting picked by only a few seconds. I was also really excited to get my hands on a limited splatter vinyl copy of the self titled Firewind album a couple of years ago. Sorry for the long message but such a fan & once you said how we discovered you, I had to comment!
You already were my favorite guitar player at that time. As everyone was "mourning" the exit of Zakk, I was thrilled that my favorite was working with Ozzy. I attended to the show in my country (Brazil), where you played "O Brasileirinho" on the guitar and was very, very happy to see you there. On 2018, you came back with Firewind and I was there, front row at "Manifesto Bar", the venue, banging my head with you and "drumming" on your feet throughout the show. I was kinda worried that it might break your focus, but I hoped it wouldn't. A few songs before the end, you stroke a riff on the guitar, literally hugged me with your right (pick) arm for a couple of seconds, and went back to the song. I was AMAZED by that. I keep this memory dearly and will do that for the rest of my life. I'm sure you won't remember "me", but in case you remember this scene, I'm the guy you hugged while playing in Brazil, at Manifesto Bar, in 2018! \m/
I grew up on Ozzy. Bob Daisley on the first few albums was a huge influence on me as a bassist. I knew of you from Firewind and was very curious on how you would translate to Ozzy. I think it was a great album. I did see you on the tour when it came through Dallas TX and can honestly say that it was one of the Best Shows i've seen. Not blowing smoke or anything, It was just a fantastic show and you were amazing! i ended up buying your guitar dvd and have since been proving to myself daily that i in-fact suck.... :)
First time i heard you play, was on the first Dream Evil cd, really liked your style and have been following you since then. Saw you with Ozzy in Stavanger Norway. Great gig!
First time I heard about you was Ozzy. I can honestly say I was blown away by that album! I’ve been a huge Ozzy fan since his first album. Scream is one of my favorite ones. Well done!
Hi Gus! The "Scream" album and song was the first time I heard you, then I started listening to Firewind and kept an eye out on your interviews. You always seem like a very humble, guitar loving kind of guy. I like that! I wish you success and good things in life!
saying the same I said on FB lol - I always loved Scream, it is one of my favorite Ozzy albums and I loved Ozzy from the beginning. I always thought you were just a hired gun on that, with no creative input. Now it makes more sense as to why I loved it so much, after seeing this! I always loved that acoustic intro and that album truly moved me. I first saw you while watching Blizzcon and then live at Ozzfest and have been a huge fan ever since. Best Ozzy line-up ever for me, best guitarist out there in my opinion. I love Ozzy, but for me, it will never get as great as it was while you were with him.
Gus, I first heard you in 2002 on the song 'Warrior' off the Firewind debut and was blown away! At the time there weren't many younger guitar players that were following in the footsteps of the 80s greats but you did and you were killing it! I saw you with Ozzy once and I thought you were fantastic - a much needed breath of fresh air after years of Zakk. I wish the Osbournes would've kept you around - that last album really lacked great lead guitar playing. Wishing you all the best.
I found out about you when I went to the monsters of rock show here in argentina back in 2015. Really liked your playing so I searched you and i'm a big fan of your solo/firewind material since ..
I first heard about you from David T Chastain. I was talking to him on the phone about some of the artist on his label. He was excited about the upcoming release of the first Firewind album.
Bravo megale your great guitarist I heard from a friend a greek guitarist for ozzy I'm big fan of his and now yours he had another greek Tommy Clufetos as well wow the year of the greeks wow keep up the great work your band is great and keep the great music coming
Greeting from Japan. I found Mercenary Man of Firewind as one of three initial demo song installed to SONY Walkman I purchased. (maybe 2008~2011model). It was first time. Of course the other songs is Pops song well known in Japan. I was really surprised about that because as you know Heavy music is still not major category in Japan, so not to mentioned I couldn't imagine Sony do that. But quality of music is deserve to be so. The Premonition changed my life. P.S. I really surprised again because support bass player was Marios Iliopoulos of Nightrage at the show in 2011 Japan. Good memory. Really appreciate for great music so much.
I was fortunate enough to know of you from Dream Evil and accidentally seeing you touring with Arch Enemy when I was like 15 then discovered Firewind and Mystic Prophecy. Been one hellavuh journey 🤘🏻
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Not only an absolutely amazing player, but such a humble, nice guy as well. All of your success is richly deserved. 🎶
I’ve followed you for over 20 years now. Between heaven and hell blew me away the day it come out! Evilized dream evil and of course the book of Heavy metal so I was delighted when I heard you got the Gig with Ozzy and I still follow you religiously now in 2023. Much love from Scotland 🏴
Gus. Your playing on the Scream album lit a fire under his ass. "I Want It More" is honestly one of my favorite Ozzy songs outside of the Randy and Jake stuff. I've never really liked Zakk that much but he had his moments. Randy is my idol and I DEFINITELY feel you have some "Randy" in your playing. And that is a serious compliment my friend. I love your solo instrumental stuff as well but you should know I FINALLY replaced your KICKASS intro riff to "I Want It More" with the "afterbirth" solo by Randy on "Mr. Crowley " as my wake up alarm and ring tone! And imho THAT solo is the greatest lead break in metal history . I love your work with Ozzy and lament the fact you only got to play on "Scream." And in closing PLEASE keep doing solo instrumental albums!
Thanks for sharing that. First time I heard about you was when Ozzy spoke about his new guy "Gus G". Amazing work buddy. You are a huge inspiration.
I first heard about you on firewind, dream evil and nightrage debut releases and have followed ever since. When I heard you joined Ozzy, i was like, "finally, you're getting the recognition you deserve."
Thank you for everything, mate. Your music makes the world truly a better place.
Hi Gus! I was listening to Ozzy and Zakk Wylde in that time and both Ozzy's and Black Label Society albums sounded pretty much the same, but when you started playing with Ozzy, that album is different. I like to hear something new and different in every album of an artist and I think that you are as great as any of Ozzy's guitarists (Iommi, Randy, Jake E Lee or Zakk)
Back in 2012, I came to see Ozzy and Friends concert in Belgrade, Serbia, and that was a festival with amazing bands (like Black Label Society and the Cult) and in one moment there were Zakk, Slash, Geezer and you on stage playing Sabbath songs with Ozzy and you were amazing. Slash and Zakk are icons but you were on the next level player much better than both of them and it was clear why you were Ozzy's new guitar player. He could chose anyone and he found the best guitar player for the new Ozzy sound, new guitar legend. 👍
Gus, I went to my first BlizzCon in 2009 not knowing when we bought the tickets that Ozzy was going to be the band for the event. When I found out I was so happy and was happy to see your first show with him. I believe Jake E Lee first show was the US Festival in 1983 and I seen that show as well. I was still in high school back then and still cannot believe my mother let me go to that with 4 other friends in a Datsun B-210 coupe. After that show where Van Halen headlined we got stuck in the line of cars to leave and did not leave that place until the sun came up. Oh, when we were going into the venue we were part of the hugest food fight I have ever been involved in! Good Times!!!
You know I was (am) obsessed with Firewind before you joined Ozzy! I wore my Allegiance shirt to the 2010 Ozzfest Tour in Philadelphia. Can you believe I actually saw Ozzy for the Ultimate Sun Tour in 1986?! Metallica (with Cliff) opened! It was metal history
DUDE Honestly just found you out through RUclips listening to Ozzy.
You're right you were blessed to play with the legend and also became a legend Awesome playing awesome performance dude Keep rocking
I saw you guys in Stockholm on the scream tour and it was a phenomenal gig. I’ve never seen the band that ‘alive’ and Ozzy was in such a great shape, it’s still one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. The OZ-TV episodes on RUclips showed that the band(you, Adam, Tommy and old man Blasko) had great chemistry! Being a huge Zakk Wylde fan, I was a bit surprised and bummed when they announced that him and Ozzy are going separate ways. It was after the Black Rain album(which to be honest, wasn’t Ozzys finest work) and somewhere around the time when Zakk had the bloodclot thing going on. The hesitation I had against the ‘new guy’ was completely unnecessary as I heard the album. Blown away. Phenomenal work and still to this day ‘spins’ on my smartphone at least once a month. Thank you Gus!
2010, Budapest, Hungary, that was one of my first concerts ever, and that was my first Ozzy show. I loved you, and soon after that show, I started play guitar. You inspired me to grow, to play, to change. It was the most important show of my life. I hope you doing well.
Gus - you are one of the nicest, coolest famous players I've met. My feline crew says hello to Leon. I hope we see more solo material from you with a vocalist - especially live. My crew of guitar player friends are still talking about how awesome the show was when you toured with Vinnie Moore. I agree, 100%! Your live tone was superb.
I heard of you from my mam back in 2010, she listenеd Firewind a lot , I was blest to attend one of your concerts in Sofia (Bulgaria) in 2013, then I move in London and had a chance to meet you in person in Camden with Andy james it was a living dream for me and my girlfernd, hoppe to see you again soon Gus in UK, your music is just a masterpiece.
I found out about you through my guitar teacher, Samuel C Lees. Been a big fan ever since, and just bought Firewind tickets for London! Can't wait to see you guys there!
I found out about you (Firewind) in 2004 but not sure how. Then in 2005 I found out about Nightrage. After that I was a fan of all the other bands you were in. You are a part of my childhood. I'm 33 now. In 2004 I was 15 years old and still listening to Between Heaven and Hell. Thanks for the music. If I have kids one day I will pass your music on to them!
First heard of you when you joined Oz..... Can't wait for you to join the G-3 tour!
Great record.. I had heard your name prior to the record.. And I saw you here in Tromsoe, North Norway on that tour.. Think it was in September 2010. Tomorrow I will play that record in my truck while working 👍👍👍💪💪💪
I've been an Ozzy fan for 45 years or more! Yeah I remember those days! Can't believe I'm actually leaving a comment on your RUclips channel! Awesome!!! I'm disabled, arms and hands messed up a little, but I'm trying to learn the Lap Steel Guitar. Wanna be my teacher!? Now THAT would be a life changing moment for me!!! Rock on bro!
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Thanks for these insights, Gus ! I loved the bit about the talk box and 'Soul Sucker'! I wish I had seen one of your early shows with Ozzy, where you did a solo part with a talk box, too. I really enjoyed seeing these vids online! \m/
I saw a few of the German Ozzy dates 2011-2012 in person, and my most favourite show by far was your performace @ the Wacken 2011. You all were even more on fire than usual and it was one of the gigs you never forget! I still wish there were a proper live DVD of Ozzy with you on guitars. You shred so hard. Songs like 'Bark at the Moon' were the best when you played them...
As for since when had I heard of you... I saw you shredding in Hamburg in Nightrage with Necrophagist, Malevolent Creation and Bolt Thrower 2006 and followed you since. You need to play more Death Metal, again ;). Cheers
I would love to hear Gus slamming some Death Metal! Great player and a classy guy.
The scream tour was my first time EVER seeing Ozzy! It was also my first time hearing about you- Ironically became a big firewind fan a couple weeks after that show.
To answer your question: I found out about you through work. Back in 2007, I worked at Sam Ash in Orlando, FL. We used to play this ESP Guitars promo dvd we had that showed artist interviews and music videos and stuff. On that dvd was Firewind's video for "Falling to Pieces". I loved the guitar you had in that video and later saw your signature model in our ESP catalog - the black cherry guitar with a Floyd Rose, which was right up my alley for what I wanted in a guitar. I searched for Firewind after work and got hooked from there. I also bought that guitar some time later (which you signed at opening night for the Frets of Fury tour 2011).
2009, I saw an article from some guitar or metal music publication (can't remember which one) about how you were going to play Blizzcon with Ozzy. I don't know why I did this, but I completely fanboyed all over that article. "Fuck yeeeesssss!!!", I screamed. "Homeboy's gonna get that job full time! He just doesn't know it yet." I was beyond proud of you, man. I later watched that full show on RUclips when it was available and boy, you nailed it. I was a little bummed that you didn't have your own signature guitars for the show, but I figured you couldn't get them halfway around the world in time and used some loaners from ESP instead. I later got to see you play with Ozzy in February 2011. You owned it! It was my first time to see both you and Ozzy live. That was a glorious night!
When I briefly played in a local Ozzy tribute band, I dressed up as you and used that same Gus600FR you signed as well as my Gus600EC.
Congrats on 12 years of Scream and being able to be a legit career musician! You rule, man.
Hi Gus! I actually had started listening to your music long before you joined Ozzy. I was amazed at how melodic, but very technical, you play.
I loved the Scream album. In fact, many nights, my kids and I sat around the dinner table listening to it. So, you may have way more fans than you could possibly imagine.
You've become my new favorite guitarist.
By the way, the "Fierce" video is brilliant! I've watched it 1000 times.
I saw you in concert with Ozzy in Jacksonville, Florida in 2009. Slash's Snakepit opened the show. Both band ABSOLUTELY KILLED!! You were playing your then ESP STAR burgundy finish!!
My dad used to play Ozzy songs at his cellphone before I went to school, (I was like 10 or 11 years old) and one of his favorite ones was Let me hear you scream. Man I can hear that song without playing it at Spotify by just thinking about it 😂. The days went by and I saw you at tv doing a gig with Ozz. 7 years later trying to learn Bark at the moon I founded an instructional video of you explaining how to play it easily and I wannna thank you for that :)
Thank you for your music, it helped me to get through difficult times in my life and I know it helped a lot of people too.
First, I wanted to say I first discovered you from your first Firewind album back in the day because I was a huge Leviathan Records fan and when that album came out it blew my mind. For me it was like discovering Yngwie for the first time. I have showed so many of my friends, family and co-workers you music.
I also purchased all of your work with Dream Evil and Mystic Prophecy because you became my favorite guitarist and still are to this day.
Thanks for doing this video I didn’t realize how important it was to your career. Dog gin’ Me Down was like a mix of Diary of a Mad Man and Killer of Giants. I really wanted so badly for you to get another full length album and be able to contribute to the songwriting because you mixed elements of Jake and Randy with your own touch so well I knew that the next record could have been epic. It unfortunately never happened but at least you got to have that amazing experience.
First found out about Firewind when a mate asked me to go and watch Kamelot at the Wulfrun Hall on their forever slave tour in 2008 and you guys were supporting. Your playing and the whole band performance blew me away and I was an avid fan from that point on. Next time I saw you was at hrh 2 In wales. Our band was sat next to firewind doing radio interviews at the same time. Small world!!
I discovered you through a music interview, and i searched about you, and love all that you’ve done, i looked at all your work - style, and Ozzy is well known to only play with top guitarist- kuddos to you- well done and more success to come
Yeah man I did discover you through the Scream album and I have to be honest, at first I WAS PISSED that it wasn't Zakk Wylde playing on the album because I'm a HUGE Ozzy guy even back to Sabbath and to me there has never been better than Tony, Randy, Jake and Zakk they are the reason I play guitar and love to play and write music.........then I had to remind myself that Ozzy has always been associated with the best and it remained to be true. I got the album and was blown away, it's some of heaviest shit Ozzy has ever put out and your work on it is AWESOME. NOW I am a GIANT fan of yours and I couldn't imagine you not being a part of the list of greats he has worked with so thanks for not letting me down -- you are absolutely killer dude !! I hope I get to enjoy your work for many years to come
Yes Sir! Thanks to Ozzy for introducing you to the rest of the world, I thought you were a perfect fit went and saw you live in Ottawa Canada with Ozzy, then because I became a Gus G super fan I discovered Firewind which I totally loved and was able to see you live in Ottawa as well with Firewind. That show was absolutely mind blowing, to this day in my top 3 shows ever.
I picked up your instructional video to better my playing and you were offerring private guitar lessons during that tour with Firewind and was so close to booking a lesson. Still regret not taking that opportunity. Love your guitar style! 🤘
I found out about you from Jackson, your signature guitar looks amazing, I’m saving my money to get it right now man!
Thanks for sharing this with us! I had only heard a few Firewind tracks before the album with Ozzy happened. I absolutely loved Scream album front to back. It was different, exciting and new. Highlights for me are “I Want It More”, “Diggin’ Me Down”, “Latimer’s Mercy”, and “Hand of the Enemy”.
I was lucky enough to see the Scream tour on Ozzy’s birthday in 2010, I think it was in New Jersey. It’s one of my favorite tour memories because you and the guys got Ozz to change his set list up a bit! Some obscure tracks, especially Jake era, were added to the set. It was phenomenal.
I’ve been a fan of yours ever since.
Hey Gus thanks for sharing. I first heard about you through Ozzy. I was only playing flamenco guitar during that time and had seen Ozzy with Jake at the Texas Jam in 84, so I wasn't really into metal as much when you joined Ozzy. The only reason I went to the show (Tacoma Dome 2011) was to see you play live and my wife had never been to a metal concert before. Seeing you play live was a turning point for me as a guitarist and an artist. Great show and I'll forever cite you as one of my greatest influences. I hope all the best for you with your continued music career and as an artist at the highest level. Peace my friend!!!
I saw you play with Firewind around 2008 or so while on a tour with Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility and Divine Heresy, here in Canada. I remember especially looking forward to seeing your band, as a friend had put me on to your music a couple years earlier.
I found out about you in 2006 I remembered having only 2 firewind albums and playing them on repeat. I used the song kill to live as my ringtone and it gave me a heart attack every time but I loved it
I saw you in Denmark on the tour and knew about Firewind yet learned about Nightrage, Dream Evil, and Mystic Prophecy as well as the stuff with Arch Enemy.
I have your signature guitars. Both the Jackson random star as well as the purple painting/shattered glass ESP/LTD. Sadly one one is signed. You need to sign the old one next time you're in Denmark :) I spoke with Bob when you were here with FW but missed you on the floor.
I found you before Ozzy’s Scream era….That time always looked up to you and Kiko as younger upcoming super shredders…. Great time during early 2000s loading guitar videos on RUclips
Thank You Gus for this video: I remember the impatience to listen and discover new stuff at that time by Ozzy....your style gives at the album something 'timeless', a sort of new 21st century 'Diary of a Madman'.....the magic Evening in Padova was a new start beat in my life....thank You so much for your music 🙏🙏🙏
I first heard you on that Firewind song called Falling to pieces. That guitar solo stood out to me because there’s a little melody in there that sounds like something from the Rocky IV soundtrack.
I first saw you by Jason Becker fundraiser on Dragonforces youtube channel, since than, your my idol.
I have to mention that I am quite young so thats why I probably haven't discovered you earlier.
You are a legend and that's how it will be till the end of time.
Dude your solo album is great! If you did a whole album in the same synthwave style as your Night Driver song it would be sick!
Hey Gus, I learned about you by searching for Greek power metal music. It's been fun to learn that you once played with Ozzy's band.
I've been on a journey of blending my American rock/metal and Greek folk music heritages and thankfully discovered the Greek power metal music scene with bands like yours, Firewind. Greek festivals in America seem to focus on a nostalgic version of Greek heritage. Maybe one day you will play at some of the Greek festivals in America.🤘on!
I heard about you through Ozzy. I got to watch you live in Stavanger Norway in 2010. 10/10 show, even the media which are usually not easially impressed praised the show and gave it 9/10-10/10.
I heard Let Me Hear You Scream on a sleepless night on a TV channel that played the video and I loved the sound of that song. A couple of years later I met Firewind and I said, he's the guitar player in Ozzy's video!!! and from there I became your fan
Greetings from México 🤘
Heard about you through a album you did with David chastain, Scream was a excellent album, on of my favorite Ozzy albums
I had heard about Firewind, from seeing the DVD being played at a metal pub, but i didn't dive deep into Firewind until i knew that you'd be in Ozzy's band. After that I became a Firewind fan. I just saw you in Austin, TX a few days ago.
It was awesome to hear the story behind your start with Ozzy. Being a Zakk Wylde fan, it was shocking to have somebody else playing with Ozzy, but wow, you really took it to the next level! Your work since then has been stellar and I look forward to hearing more!
I first heard of Gus when I bought "Regressus" by Mystic Prophecy back in '03. Had listened to "Eternal Flame" which was a track from a Metal Hammer disc, thought it was a great song and so happened to get the album soon after that. Eventually I noticed that the lead guitar player is kicking ass and I later bought an album of Dream Evil just because Gus was in it. Superb guitar player for sure!
I took my son to his first concert Ozzy and Slash. He was around 15 I guess but I do remember becoming a fan of yours right then and there seeing you live.
Hey... Gus. I'm so happy that I got to meet ya and work with ya.. U sooo cool. Like U wanna know: Saw ya in 2011 with the Boss in Lux, but I'v been following ya b4... Firewind... 1St time I did see a show was in 2008 in France, still with Apollo. But yeah... Evry time I run into ya I'm getting stupid, forgetting evrything I wanna talk about looool. Cheers man, 'till next time. Luv' ya! Denis. The Fire & the Fury man!
Some of your soloing on this album blows me away to this day-- the shit you do with the guitar on this album is incredible!
Greetings from South- Africa - Dream Evil - Evilized 2003 was my introduction. Been following all your projects ever since /../ .
I have an autograph of yours from the 2003 Golden R festival in Volos when you played with Mystic Prophecy...awesome guitar work κ το live απλα γαμησε τοτε!!!since then a die hard fan! πως περασαν 20 χρονια ρε Κωσταρα...keep it heavy φιλε...
I heard you were with the Oz and read that you were from Firewind so I downloaded a bunch of Firewind songs and now jam them on a regular basis. Love your chops and style, you are my kind of shredder! I've played my whole life but will never achieve your greatness!
Fantastic show in Prag on Scream tour and later tour Ozzy and friends.Thank you!!!!!
First knew about you through your band Firewind. Saw that you were playing a US festival called ProgPower in Atlanta in 2007, so I decided to attend. I’ve seen several times since then including 2 sets on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise this year, and the last show of the Dragonforce tour in Berkley California. Every time I’ve talked with you, you have always been super cool and gracious. Looking forward to hearing more music from you!
Great story and so happy you earned a spot in Ozzy's history.
You more than deserved it.
One of the greatest guitarists to ever walk the earth.
I hope one day we'll see some Pro-Shot footage of your time in Ozzy.
you are an amazing player i first discovered you in 2009, watching the Blizzcon show on youtube and then i purchased the album Scream in 2010.
I did discover you and through that the mighty Firewind through your work with Ozzy and while the album was good and everything, it was when I saw you play live at Ozzfest in London 2010 shredding the classics and Let Me Hear You Scream that really sold you for me. It was an unforgettable experience and one of my favourite concerts I've ever attended. Also met my boyfriend at this concert for the first time and we are still together now 12 years later
Great story! Thanks
Time is my favorite thing on the Scream album..... @Gus G you did great work on it
I discovered you as I was *re*discovering music and bands I have loved but hadn’t listened to for awhile, including Ozzy. It’s been really fun, and Quantum Leap is amazing!
As i said in other post you have made here, i saw you for the first time with Ozzy band in Buenos Aires, the scream album tour. What a great show Gus!!! Me and my friends loved you instantly because your playing and style. And the rest of the band were on fire too. I know you remember that show, the crowd was insane. Greetings from Argentina!
I discovered you through your association with Dino Jelusick. I looked into you & saw your band Firewind, which I must say love everything you guys have done. I'm totally on board.... You've got a very appreciative fan. BTW I'm a big fan of cute little Leon.
Gus G is an amazing player. Had the opportunity to see him live with Firewind in January of the past year. After their show, the other band was playing and suddenly Gus G himself passed right between us several times in between the crowd. He was just another person like everyone else. That gives such a good impression to me since a master musician like him shows you that he’s just another person like you are. Therefore, practice and dedication can bring you to your goals. That also motivates me as a guitarist. That is so rare to see. Many other musicians’ way below Gus's level act like superstars and they really are not. Gus is an example of professionalism, a good and respectful person with a good music taste. Melodies, shred, chugs, powerful riffs, bursting solos… Gus has it all!
So underrated... Guitarists like you not just deserve the fame you already have but a lot a lot more.
Keep it up.
PD: Loved the new song “Salvation Day”
I heard Firewind right before Ozzy's Scream album came out. Literally like weeks before, then I saw a guitar world video you did demonstrating some of the riffs from the album and you mentioned you were in Firewind (which I didn't realize) so I checked out both Scream and all your Firewind stuff. Been a fan ever since!
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I actually followed you in Firewind before you were with Ozzy. You were one of the guitarist I greatly looked up to that inspired me to play guitar. I remember hearing you were joining Ozzy and being really excited for you, as I felt you were greatly under appreciated. Now, years later, it’s mind-blowing to be to be with your pickup company. Crazy how things work out. And then I find myself in a similar situation to yours with Ozzy (although not on the same scale), where I join a band and have to figure out what they want and just do my best. You’re a real inspiration, man. 🤘🏻
I learned about you from the Scream album. I was very impressed and of course looked you up on RUclips. Have been a fan ever since then.
Hey Gus, I heard about you when I read that you were Ozzy's new guitar player and it was probably in Guitar World magazine. I loved the song Let Me Hear You Scream but I didn't buy the album then (I was stupid for not buying it) Anyway, I have been following you for a few years now, bought the Scream CD, that is awesome, and bought 3 of your solo albums. I really hope that you keep making instrumental guitar albums as I would rather hear them than having a singer. I absolutely love the 3 solo albums and Quantum Leap is amazing. From the posts on here and interviews I've seen, you seem like a great guy. I hope that you will keep your fans updated on any new music. I'll definitely be buying it! Hope all is well with you.
I discovered you thru Ozzy for sure but anyone who names there band after a rare Uli jon Roth album definitely has my attention and support your a great unique player for sure kudos to you Gus 👍
Discovered you through this record and I remember the time period well. Still have the guitar world issue with you in it. I saw the tour and it was amazing!
Μπράβο Gus ( Konstantinos ), I commend your guitar skills and, just as most importantly, your honest humble approach. Keep the Metal Flag Flying. Hello from Down Under (Australia) from an Australian Born Greek descendant.
Must be an amazing feeling man to be able to reach your kind of level...i can relate as a guitarist and musician... you achieved amazing things. Such a great feeling man.keep rocking. You're a great guy.
Been waiting for this video for a longtime!! Thanks for posting it, Gus!! So fucking awesome
Great story, Gus! I discovered that you had become Ozzy's guitarist by accident. I was just reading some general metal guitar articles...and one was actually on Zakk...and in that article it mentioned that Zakk wasn't playing with Ozzy and was just doing the BLS thing...but it also mentioned that you were doing the Ozzy gig. I had been listening to you ever since the first Firewind release (I think that Stephen Fredrick sang on it, but my memory may be fooling me)...and I may have been listening to the Dream Evil stuff back then too. Anyway, I was well acquainted with your playing and I remember thinking, "This should work really well. It's not the Joe Holmes kind of thing...in one moment and gone the next". When Scream came out, I bought it right away. I had high expectations for it. And...first listen proved that my expectations were well founded; your playing really gave the music some fresh lightning. Love Zakk, but I'm going to agree with Ozzy; he needed something else...and you brought it in spades!
Yep, introduced to you with Scream and got to see you play Victoria, BC, Canada on the following Ozzy tour - awesome show 🤘
I saw you in Gothenburg back in 2008 with Firewind when Kamelot was headlining. Keep up the good work G.🤘
I have been a fan since the Mystic Prophecy days. When you joined Dream Evil, I was so stoked and loved every album. Of course I also love your stuff with Firewind. I wish you nothing but good fortune and continued success.
Oh man great video! I'd love to see other storytime style videos for special other albums of yours as well (between heaven and hell , book of heavy metal , alligience/premonition and you solo stuff !)
I saw you playing in Brazil with Ozzy at 2011 I think. It was Realy great! You are the best.
I came accross you on a video i found, and then watch some more and heard you played with ozzy. my opinion you were great the first time i heard you. been jamming my self ever since. you inspire me to play no matter what im doing. . you Rock Gus. plain and simple.
I know and begun following you from Firewind Allegiance album, then your saw you with arch enemy. I was so happy when you got the ozzy gig.
Came across the video with your visit with Jason Becker and liked you in his jacket lol All kidding aside if Jason Becker doesn't inspire life in general nothing probably will. Love the work you did on Scream. Stay frosty and keep inspiring \m/
Hi Gus , I am Benjamin from Mexico and I know you
time before you join Ozzy , I am your fan and you are a great guitarrist like Yngwie, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker. Great video and i like listen your histories of your Ozzy era.
Hi Gus! I first discovered you on a century media covers album in 2008 with Firewind covering Nevermore's believe in nothing. With my brother being a Nevermore fan, I thought it was pretty cool you covered them! I then went on RUclips and one of the first Firewind music videos I watched were mercenary man and I am the anger! At that moment, I had to get your discography! At that time I also discovered your other bands Dream Evil, Nightrage & Mystic Prophecy. Which I also have those discs and am a fan of those groups as well. I have a lot of autographed memorabilia from You and Firewind! A personal signed thank you poster from Bob's Katsionis rest in keys album to ending up unknowingly ordering a Firewind: insanity tshirt on ebay from none other than Mark Cross:) I even tried to win the Jackson guitar giveaway you did around Christmas 2020, but was off from getting picked by only a few seconds. I was also really excited to get my hands on a limited splatter vinyl copy of the self titled Firewind album a couple of years ago. Sorry for the long message but such a fan & once you said how we discovered you, I had to comment!
You're the best Gus! I didn't know who you were before Ozzy, now i'm a lifelong fan!
You already were my favorite guitar player at that time. As everyone was "mourning" the exit of Zakk, I was thrilled that my favorite was working with Ozzy. I attended to the show in my country (Brazil), where you played "O Brasileirinho" on the guitar and was very, very happy to see you there.
On 2018, you came back with Firewind and I was there, front row at "Manifesto Bar", the venue, banging my head with you and "drumming" on your feet throughout the show. I was kinda worried that it might break your focus, but I hoped it wouldn't. A few songs before the end, you stroke a riff on the guitar, literally hugged me with your right (pick) arm for a couple of seconds, and went back to the song. I was AMAZED by that. I keep this memory dearly and will do that for the rest of my life.
I'm sure you won't remember "me", but in case you remember this scene, I'm the guy you hugged while playing in Brazil, at Manifesto Bar, in 2018! \m/
Yes I heard of you first through Scream with Ozzy. I loved that scorching work! I like your solo work the most these days yet ALL of it is great.
....and yes I did see you on that Scream Tour in Dallas, Tx. (AAC).
I grew up on Ozzy. Bob Daisley on the first few albums was a huge influence on me as a bassist. I knew of you from Firewind and was very curious on how you would translate to Ozzy. I think it was a great album. I did see you on the tour when it came through Dallas TX and can honestly say that it was one of the Best Shows i've seen. Not blowing smoke or anything, It was just a fantastic show and you were amazing! i ended up buying your guitar dvd and have since been proving to myself daily that i in-fact suck.... :)
First time i heard you play, was on the first Dream Evil cd, really liked your style and have been following you since then. Saw you with Ozzy in Stavanger Norway. Great gig!
First time I heard about you was Ozzy. I can honestly say I was blown away by that album! I’ve been a huge Ozzy fan since his first album. Scream is one of my favorite ones. Well done!
Hi Gus! The "Scream" album and song was the first time I heard you, then I started listening to Firewind and kept an eye out on your interviews. You always seem like a very humble, guitar loving kind of guy. I like that! I wish you success and good things in life!
saying the same I said on FB lol - I always loved Scream, it is one of my favorite Ozzy albums and I loved Ozzy from the beginning. I always thought you were just a hired gun on that, with no creative input. Now it makes more sense as to why I loved it so much, after seeing this! I always loved that acoustic intro and that album truly moved me. I first saw you while watching Blizzcon and then live at Ozzfest and have been a huge fan ever since. Best Ozzy line-up ever for me, best guitarist out there in my opinion. I love Ozzy, but for me, it will never get as great as it was while you were with him.
Gus, I first heard you in 2002 on the song 'Warrior' off the Firewind debut and was blown away! At the time there weren't many younger guitar players that were following in the footsteps of the 80s greats but you did and you were killing it! I saw you with Ozzy once and I thought you were fantastic - a much needed breath of fresh air after years of Zakk. I wish the Osbournes would've kept you around - that last album really lacked great lead guitar playing. Wishing you all the best.
I found out about you when I went to the monsters of rock show here in argentina back in 2015. Really liked your playing so I searched you and i'm a big fan of your solo/firewind material since ..
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I first heard about you from David T Chastain. I was talking to him on the phone about some of the artist on his label. He was excited about the upcoming release of the first Firewind album.
You're my biggest inspiration! My black satin proteus pickups came in the mail today! I'm super excited
Bravo megale your great guitarist I heard from a friend a greek guitarist for ozzy I'm big fan of his and now yours he had another greek Tommy Clufetos as well wow the year of the greeks wow keep up the great work your band is great and keep the great music coming
Greeting from Japan.
I found Mercenary Man of Firewind as one of three initial demo song installed to SONY Walkman I purchased. (maybe 2008~2011model). It was first time. Of course the other songs is Pops song well known in Japan. I was really surprised about that because as you know Heavy music is still not major category in Japan, so not to mentioned I couldn't imagine Sony do that. But quality of music is deserve to be so. The Premonition changed my life.
P.S. I really surprised again because support bass player was Marios Iliopoulos of Nightrage at the show in 2011 Japan. Good memory.
Really appreciate for great music so much.
I saw you in that tour Argentina 2011, great times!
I was fortunate enough to know of you from Dream Evil and accidentally seeing you touring with Arch Enemy when I was like 15 then discovered Firewind and Mystic Prophecy. Been one hellavuh journey 🤘🏻