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My Take
Gus G is, to me, one of the most inspiring success stories in modern metal. A guitarist from Thessaloniki who built his own band Firewind and then earned the seat beside Ozzy Osbourne, a position countless players dream of. That arc, from Greece to the global frontline through Arch Enemy and Nightrage, speaks to relentless work ethic and genuine talent. I appreciate that he is not just a shredder but a composer and songwriter with a full creative vision. Born in 1980, he is in his prime, and I expect his story still has many chapters worth following.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gus G
- Name (Japanese)
- ガス・G
- Reading
- がす・G
- Born
- September 12, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician / guitarist / composer / songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gus G born?
Born September 12, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Gus G from?
Gus G is from Thessaloniki, Greece.
What does Gus G do?
Gus G works as musician, guitarist, composer, songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.