02/09/2026
Fantastic new from the Fireheart camp !
FIREHEART SMASH KICKSTARTER TARGET AND TEAM UP WITH FLORENCE BLACK FOR DEBUT ALBUM
Album Release Date: March 2027
Genre: Melodic Rock
FFO: Florence Black, Those Damn Crows, Massive Wagons, Black Stone Cherry, Mallory Knox
Fireheart have announced two huge milestones as they prepare to enter the next chapter of the band. The band’s
incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign has now reached £11,500, having smashed through its original £10,500
target just 12 days into the 30-day campaign.
The overwhelming response has helped make Fireheart’s plans for their debut album a reality and the band can now
reveal who they’ll be working with to bring it to life. Florence Black will produce, record, mix and master
Fireheart’s debut release at Blackline Studios in Wales, with work on the first singles set to begin in September
2026. The album is scheduled for release in March 2027.
The collaboration sees two rock forces coming together, with both bands hugely excited about what they can create in
the studio. Tristan Thomas, Frontman of Florence Black said:
“We’re proper buzzing to be working with Fireheart on their debut album! There’s a real energy around the
band and the material they’ve been writing, so we’re really looking forward to getting them into our studio,
pushing the songs as far as we can and making a record that really captures what Fireheart are all about.
Kev Baker, rhythm guitarist and one of the founders of Fireheart said:
“The response to the Kickstarter has been unbelievable. £10,500 was a massive target for us, so to hit it in
just 12 days and then push on to £11,500 has completely blown us away.
“That support is allowing us to make the record we want to make and we couldn’t be more excited to announce that we’ll be doing it with Florence Black.
“We’ve got huge respect for what they do and we know how much they understand big, powerful rock music.
Having them produce, record, mix and master our debut release at Blackline Studios feels like the perfect fit.
“We start working on the singles in September. We seriously cannot wait to get started.”
The successful crowdfunding campaign represents a major step forward for Fireheart, giving the band the backing to
approach their debut release with the ambition they believe it deserves.
With £11,500 raised, Florence Black behind the desk and studio work beginning in September, the next era of
Fireheart is officially underway. This is only the beginning
ABOUT FIREHEART
Formed in December 2024, Fireheart is a new force in UK hard rock, made up of five battle-tested musicians from
some of the scene’s most exciting acts:
• Russ Grimmett (Sons of Liberty) – Vocals
• Kev Baker (formerly The Hot One Two) – Rhythm Guitar
• Neil Hackett (formally of Iconic Eye / The Whisky Syndicate) – Lead Guitar
• Bret Barnes (formerly Kira Mac) – Bass
• Chris Hopton (formerly The Gypsy Pistoleros) – Drums
Each member brings a story of struggle and redemption, both personal and musical. United by shared experiences
and a burning desire to create something honest, Fireheart channel their history into anthems of hope and resilience.
Their aim is wanting to play music that was more uplifting live, songs that are fully of intense energy and emotion to
make people feel something real, then leave smiling.
