Group

DragonForce

From: London, United Kingdom
Since: 1999–present
Rating: ★ 3.5 (10 votes)
Releases: 35

power metal
heavy metal
metal
speed metal

About

DragonForce are a British power metal band from London, formed in 1999. They are known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics and retro video game-influenced sound. The band themselves refer to their music as "extreme power metal".

DragonForce's current lineup comprises guitarists and founding members Herman Li and Sam Totman, vocalists Marc Hudson and Alissa White-Gluz, drummer Gee Anzalone, bassist Alicia Vigil and guitarist Billy Wilkins. The band have been through several lineup changes throughout their career; longtime members in vocalist ZP Theart, keyboardist Vadim Pruzhanov, drummer Dave Mackintosh and bassist Frédéric Leclercq are among the former members of the band.
DragonForce has released nine studio albums, two live albums, one compilation album, one live DVD and one demo. Their third album, Inhuman Rampage (2005), was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI); its lead single, "Through the Fire and Flames", is their best-known song, and was featured in several video games, including Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The lead single from their fourth album, "Heroes of Our Time", was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009.

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