Free Under Fire

Formerly known as Critical, Free Under Fire is a Canadian rock band known for their signature groundbreaking yet nostalgic sound of rock and sonic live performances. Emanating from Ajax, Ontario, they released their debut album “Beauty in Extremes” in 2022. The album, featuring 10 tracks including songs such as ‘6th Door’, ‘183’, ‘Cascade’, and ‘Wolves’, expanded Free Under Fires fan following. In August of 2023, Free Under Fire competed and won in Battle of the Bands at Magik Morn in the Kawartha Lakes. Free Under Fire released 2 singles in 2023 which led up to their 2nd album self-titled 9 track release on November 24th 2023. In mid 2024, Free Under Fire saw the new addition of 2 new members: James Hastings filling the position of Vocalist, and Konstantinos Xanthios filling the position of Bassist. 2025 met Free Under Fire with a successful start when the group performed at the Sold Out DEERFEST 2025 festival in Early February. Free Under Fire went on to perform at NXNE 30th Anniversary festival at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern on June 12th 2025. On July 19th 2025 Free Under Fire performed at the festival Roots & Revival to vibrant audiences.