Man of fire is an idea that was masterminded by Jeremy Long through becoming a fearless product of his environment. At a young age he used his golden voice to win crowds over, young and old. Wandering down every avenue of musical performance became his childhood quest. But, in the midst of this grand musical journey something happened that would change his life forever. Jeremy realized his first true love, the electric guitar. He then went on to lead a three piece powerhouse rock band by the name of Tork. An extreme passion for music drove him to be an awe inspiring presence on and off the stage. Jeremy was selflessly manufacturing original material intriguing enough to thrust him into the local spotlight at the age of 16. Through the epic reign of Tork he continued to hone his talent as a singer/songwriter, and progressive guitar player. While becoming increasingly frustrated by the corporate politics choking the industry and the "generic lifeless pop" being supplied to the populace, Jeremy decided to abandon his first band and form his own unique and individual project, "Man of Fire". He set out to bring together a solo project that far surpassed the mediocrity, which was being force-fed to the masses. This was his chance to create a situation that enabled him to make the music he loved on his own terms, and be treated fairly in the process. "Man of Fire" has consistently pushed the boundaries of its sound--a groundbreaking blend of rock, blues and classic metal influences with energy reminiscent of the glory days when music was art and innovation was king. Front-man, Jeremy Long calls the project "a radiant glorification of music and its ability to help extinguish our despair. This one man band seamlessly melds the epic mysticism and melody of vintage metal with startling, full-throttle punk grooves and shrieks, a combination that has helped him gain a rabid, under-the-radar following. Thanks entirely to the charisma of Jeremy, whose blistering riffs and seething roar bring to mind a young "Chris Cornell" or "Kurt Cobain". The new collaboration ensured consistent, invigorating performances and set the pace for the next phase of his career. His chemistry shows that he is authentic about who he is and what he does and "people appreciate that," says Jeremy. People who support this act know he is always going to give it 100% in terms of energy on stage, as well as preparation beforehand. His persistence has paid off as his fan base in Northern California is growing significantly. A constant swarm of local weekly gigs spread the word of "Man of Fire's" classic level of showmanship, like wildfire throughout the West Coast music scene. To this day Man of Fire maintains a fresh and steady command of it's material that never seems to disappoint it's fans, and is likely to snare some new ones when the lights go out and Jeremy Long hits the stage. The lesson learned is to always be true to yourself and your art. His true sound would have never been uncovered had he not been forced to dig a little deeper. Fortunately by the time he returned to independent status Man of Fire had already stamped an influential mark and his fans stuck with him. With a well balanced dynamic voice, poetic meaningful lyrics, and a distinct yet experimental style on guitar, it's easy to understand why Jeremy Long is indeed a real "Man of Fire."
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