From Heartbreak to Firebrand: Gabe Gazic Found His Voice When He Needed It Most

For Gabe Gazic, Firebrand wasn’t part of some carefully constructed career plan.

It was survival.

After spending years as the guitarist, songwriter, and backing vocalist for his former band Dying Desolation, Gabe suddenly found himself navigating a painful breakup and an uncertain future. The relationship had lasted nearly five years, and when it ended, he was left searching for an outlet that could help him process everything he was feeling.

That outlet became Firebrand.

“I needed some kind of outlet to express what I was feeling and what I was going through,” Gabe tells Misfit Magazine.

What began as a way to unload thoughts and emotions quickly evolved into something much larger. The project’s debut EP was written in just a matter of weeks, serving as an unfiltered snapshot of where he was emotionally at the time.

“I wasn’t really concerned with the genre,” he says. “I just needed to get something out there.”

That honesty remains at the heart of Firebrand today.

While the project has since expanded into a full lineup for promotional content and future live performances, Firebrand remains deeply personal. Every song is rooted in real experiences, emotions, and moments that have shaped Gabe’s life.

Unlike his earlier songwriting, which often focused on fictional or larger-than-life concepts, Firebrand allowed him to write from a place of genuine vulnerability.

“It’s very real and authentic to me,” he says. “I’m most proud of my lyrics and the relatability of my work.”

Musically, Firebrand pulls inspiration from some of modern rock and metal’s most innovative artists. Bands like Bring Me The Horizon and Linkin Park have heavily influenced Gabe’s approach, particularly their willingness to blend genres and challenge expectations.

“I like bands that push boundaries,” he explains.

That willingness to experiment can be heard throughout Firebrand’s catalog. Songs like “Orbit,” “Backburner,” and “Someone Else” each explore different corners of alternative music while still feeling connected to the same creative vision.

Outside of music, Gabe’s background in filmmaking has also become a defining part of the project.

Before pursuing music seriously, he originally planned to work in film and attended college as a film major. Today, that passion shapes Firebrand’s visual identity, helping create the cinematic atmosphere that surrounds each release.

“I’ve always been super creatively drawn to the visual side of things,” he says.

Anime, film, and visual storytelling continue to influence everything from artwork to music videos, helping Firebrand establish a distinct identity beyond the music itself.

Looking ahead, Gabe is focused on refining Firebrand’s sound while preparing for the project’s next chapter.

A new EP is on the horizon, along with future collaborations and what he hopes will be Firebrand’s first live performances.

For someone who originally stepped into the spotlight out of necessity, it’s fitting that one of his biggest goals now is simply connection.

“I hope people hear it and can relate,” he says. “As long as people can actually feel something.”

For Gabe, that’s what Firebrand has always been about.

Not chasing numbers.

Not chasing trends.

Just creating something honest enough to make people feel less alone.