_{American band Through Fire only came to my notice recently when our friends at New Ocean Media got in touch. The band had formed in Nebraska in 2015 and signed with Sumerian Records to release their debut “Breathe” in July 2016.  This recommendation actually relates to a new deluxe version of that album which was released on 7th March 2017. I included the title track “Breathe” on the Friday NI Rocks Show on 21st April.}

_{Through Fire was formed by guitarist Justin McCain, formerly of the band Emphatic. He brought on board lead singer Grant Kendrick, drummer Patrick Mussack and bassist Jesse Saint and the band were quickly signed up and out on tour. The singles “Stronger” and “Breathe” have been well received and the band’s tracks have gained some high profile placements in sports coverage. This year the band has already toured with Black Stone Cherry and have dates lined-up with Seether as well as their own headlining shows in the USA.}

_{The deluxe version of “Breathe” contains 15 tracks as there are acoustic and extended versions of both “Stronger” and “Breathe”. Those two tracks are undoubtedly the stars of the album, but there are some other great tracks on there too.}

_{01. Reborn (intro)}

_{02. Breakout}

_{03. Stronger (radio edit)}

_{04. Where You Lie}

^{05. Breathe (radio edit)}

_{06. Take It All Away}

_{07. Dead Inside}

_{08. Lights}

_{09. Blood On My Hands}

_{10. Damage}

_{11. Jar of Hearts}

_{12. Stronger (Acoustic)}

_{13. Breathe (Acoustic)}

_{14. Stronger (Extended Version)}

_{15. Breathe (Extended Version)}

_{Find out more at the band’s website - http://throughfiremusic.com/}

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