Flames is a thrash metal band from Athens, Greece formed by Chris Kirk in 1984. They have released 8 albums and have participated in many gigs as headliners or guests next to bands such as Mötorhead, Kreator, Sodom, Running Wild, Tankard and Exodus. When not touring the band divide their time between Athens, Greece and Munich, Germany. Flames have changed their lineup many times over with only the Kirx brothers remaining the consistent core.