DragonForce performing in 2018. From left to right: Frédéric Leclercq, Herman Li, Gee Anzalone, Marc Hudson and Sam Totman.
Background information
Also known as
DragonHeart (1999–2002)
Origin
London, England
Genres
Power metal
speed metal
progressive metal
Years active
1999–present
Labels
Roadrunner
Universal
Sanctuary
Spinefarm
Noise
Napalm
Members
Herman Li
Sam Totman
Marc Hudson
Gee Anzalone
Alicia Vigil
Past members
ZP Theart
Matej Setinc
Steve Scott
Steve Williams
Didier Almouzni
Diccon Harper
Vadim Pruzhanov
Adrian Lambert
Dave Mackintosh
Frédéric Leclercq
Website
dragonforce.com
DragonForce are a British power metal band from London.[1] The band was formed in 1999 by guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman, and 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 Li, Totman, vocalist Marc Hudson, drummer Gee Anzalone and bassist Alicia Vigil. 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 eight 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. DragonForce has been referred to as one of the "big four" bands of power metal, along with Helloween, Blind Guardian, and Sabaton.[2]
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^Blum, Jordan (19 November 2021). "The 'Big 4' Bands of 17 Metal Subgenres". Loudwire. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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songwriter and the former lead vocalist for the British power metal band DragonForce and American rock band Skid Row. Theart was also hired by Riot Games...
musician who is one of two lead guitarists for the power metal band DragonForce. Li has played with the band based in England since it was formed in...
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of the members went on to form power metal band DragonHeart which later became known as DragonForce. Keyboardist Steve Williams and bassist Steve Scott...
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rock band Son of Science. Lambert also played bass in power metal band DragonForce from 2003 to 2005. Lambert currently uses Ibanez SoundGear six string...
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