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Herman Li
Li in 2013
Background information
Birth name
Herman Li
Born
(1976-10-03) 3 October 1976 (age 47) British Hong Kong
Genres
Power metal, speed metal, neoclassical metal, black metal (early)
Occupation(s)
Musician, producer, streamer
Instrument(s)
Guitar, vocals
Years active
1993–present
Labels
Sanctuary, Noise, Roadrunner, JVC
Member of
DragonForce
Formerly of
Demoniac
Website
hermanli.com
Chinese name
Chinese
李康敏
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin
Lǐ Kāngmǐn
IPA
[lì kʰáŋmìn]
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutping
lei5 hong1 man5
Musical artist
Herman Li (Chinese: 李康敏; born 3 October 1976) is a Hong Kong-born British 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 1999 by Li along with Sam Totman, both of whom are also the remaining original members of the band. Before DragonForce he was in the black metal band Demoniac.
HermanLi (Chinese: 李康敏; born 3 October 1976) is a Hong Kong-born British musician who is one of two lead guitarists for the power metal band DragonForce...
power metal band from London. The band was formed in 1999 by guitarists HermanLi and Sam Totman, and are known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed...
at Lamer Luser Studios in London, by HermanLi, from May – October 2002. It was then mixed by Karl Groom, HermanLi and Sam Totman at Thin Ice Studios and...
Inhuman Rampage. It is known primarily for its rapid twin guitar solos by HermanLi and Sam Totman. The song peaked at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #61...
2005. During the recording of "Through the Fire and Flames", guitarist HermanLi snapped one of his guitar strings. Despite this, the band decided to keep...
metal band Demoniac—which also featured his future DragonForce bandmate HermanLi. During his time with Demoniac Totman was referred to as Heimdall (the...
bonus DVD with an interview from Dave Mackintosh and a commentary from HermanLi and Sam Totman, as well as live "Fury of the Storm" and "Fields of Despair"...
prog tastes, expects the album to sound "a bit more diverse". Guitarist HermanLi explained that the album's title and artwork were inspired by "the constant...
and has influenced a number of younger players, including DragonForce's HermanLi, who listed Romeo among his favorite guitarists in 2011. Romeo's introduction...
Becker's playing as an influence, including Nita Strauss, Guthrie Govan, HermanLi, Chris Broderick, and Daniel Mongrain, among others. Becker has appeared...
because they know that we're doing something other bands aren't doing. — HermanLi, The first round of DragonForce's Ultra Beatdown World tour started on...
Hudson, After Year-Long Search". MetalUnderground.com. "Interview with HermanLi". Metaltraveller.com. April 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012. "JAPAN'S GYZE...
singer Gigi Leung, Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress HermanLi, guitarist of DragonForce Li Yundi, pianist Liu Fang, pipa player Liu Qi-Chao, jazz musician...
Los Angeles. Part of the recording was also livestreamed on guitarist HermanLi's Twitch. The Japanese special edition of the album also included a bonus...
and the possible influence of his extreme metal side project Sinsaenum, HermanLi stated, "We try to make use of everyone's skills, which is something we...
Studios, which were eventually responded to by former Demoniac guitarists HermanLi and Sam Totman. Together, they formed a band called DragonHeart, but the...
release to feature ZP Theart as the lead vocalist. ZP Theart – lead vocals HermanLi – guitars, backing vocals Sam Totman – guitars, backing vocals Vadim Pruzhanov...
Machine. tonymacalpine.com. Retrieved 2016-10-08. Li, Herman & Macalpine, Tony (17-03-2022). HermanLi x Tony Macalpine Shred Session. Dragonforce | Facebook...
Resistance." Later revealed to be a collaboration with Sam Totman and HermanLi of British power metal band DragonForce, the song was subsequently released...
he has either lost or had stolen from him. He now uses Fender Guitars. HermanLi (born 1976) is the lead guitarist of power metal band Dragonforce. He...
arrangement Keiji Kusama (Kyt-metal) – music Kyoto – arrangement Leda – bass HermanLi – guitar (courtesy of Electric Generation Recordings Ltd. and Warner Music...
minutes and 7 seconds. Band members Marc Hudson – lead and backing vocals HermanLi – guitars, backing vocals, production Sam Totman – guitars, backing vocals...
their first plugin has reviews from guitar legends including Ola Englund, HermanLi of the band DragonForce. It has been featured in music publications Guitar...