Internationally acclaimed guitarist / composer and FIREWIND mastermind Gus G. will release his fifth solo album, 'Steel Burner', on April 24, 2026 through Metal Department Records. The album marks his first solo release in five years and captures a powerful fusion of modern instrumental Metal and carefully curated vocal collaborations. Following an extended period of post-pandemic touring, 'Steel Burner' represents a renewed creative focus on Gus G.'s solo vision. The album showcases his signature guitar style - combining technical precision, melody, and intensity - while expanding it's emotional and thematic range through collaborations with some of the Metal scene's most legendary and respected voices. The album's title track, "Steel Burner, " was the catalyst for the entire project. Originally commissioned for a company that manufactures industrial machines used to shape metal, Gus G. drew inspiration from a machine fittingly named Steel Burner. The track's energy became the foundation for the album's concept and ultimately it's title. While instrumental tracks highlight Gus G.'s evolution as a composer and guitarist, 'Steel Burner' also features several standout vocal songs. The undisputed Metal Queen, Doro Pesch appears on "Nothing Can Break Me, " a powerful metal anthem focused on inner strength, perseverance, and resilience. "No One Has to Know, " featuring Dino Jelusick, delivers a modern hard rock approach while addressing the artificial lives and personas often portrayed through social media.