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{{Infobox musical artist | <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| Name = [[DragonForce]]
| Img = Dragonforcelive.jpg
| Img_capt = DragonForce in 2007 performing in [[Melbourne]].
| Img_size = 250
| Landscape = yes
| Background = group_or_band
| Alias = DragonHeart
| Genre = [[Power metal]]
| Origin = [[London]], [[England]]
| Years_active = 1999 – present
| Label = [[Sanctuary Records|Sanctuary]], [[Noise Records (Germany)|Noise]], [[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]], [[Spinefarm Records|Spinefarm]], [[Universal Records|Universal]]
| Associated_acts = [[Demoniac]], [[Power Quest]], [[Shadow Warriors (band)|Shadow Warriors]]
| URL = [http://www.dragonforce.com/ dragonforce.com]
| Current_members = [[Herman Li]]<br />[[Sam Totman]]<br />[[ZP Theart]]<br />[[Vadim Pruzhanov]]<br />[[Dave Mackintosh]] <br />[[Frédéric Leclercq]]
| Past_members = [[Adrian Lambert]]<br />Didier Almouzni<br>Diccon Harper<br />Steve Williams<br />Steve Scott
}}

'''DragonForce''' is a Grammy-nominated [[power metal]] band formed in 1999. They are known for fast guitar solos, fantasy-based lyrics, and electronic sounds in their music to add to their retro video game influenced sound.

==History==

DragonForce was formed in 1999 by singer ZP Theart, bassist Steve Scott, guitarists Sam Totman and Herman Li, drummer Didier Almouzni, and keyboardist Steve Williams. Initially the band intended to call itself "DragonHeart", but the name was already taken. The band underwent various lineup changes before settling with the six current members. Their song "[[Through the Fire and Flames]]" is probably one of their most famous songs and is featured on the game "[[Guitar Hero 3]]" and is considered one of the hardest songs in the series.

==Musical style==
DragonForce's musical style includes:
* Emphasis on fast, twin-guitars in speed metal styles.
* Use of keyboards throughout songs
* High pitched style vocal melodies
* Video game-influenced melodies, noises and lyrics
* Lengthy guitar solos (often over 2 minutes)

The band have frequently referred to their style not just as [[power metal]], but as Extreme power metal. Herman Li commented on descriptions of the band's style in an interview with ''[[Guitar World]]'': "'[[Nintendo]] metal', 'extreme power metal', '[[Bon Jovi]] on [[Amphetamine|speed]]', '[[Journey (band)|Journey]] meets [[Slayer]]', ... people are always coming up with weird labels for us."<ref>Guitar World, Holiday 2006, pg 72 "Hotter Then Hell"</ref> The band has often been labelled [[speed metal]]<ref>http://www.pe.com/entertainment/stories/PE_Ent_Guide_D_soundtracks.204707.html</ref><ref>[http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/entertainment/music/hottickets/article_1223269.php Entertainment - Juan Gabriel to play the Pond<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.gigwise.com/contents.asp?contentid=19752 Friday 07/07/06 Ozzfest 2006, Main Stage @ The Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix Arizona - GIGWISE<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> due to the fast tempos present in their songs, but always as a supplement to other types of metal descriptors.

==Band members==
===Current members===
*ZP Theart - Lead vocals <small>(founder)</small>
*[[Herman Li]] - Lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals <small> (founder)</small>
*[[Sam Totman]] - Lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals <small>(founder)</small>
*[[Vadim Pruzhanov]] - Keyboards, backing vocals <small>(2001-present)</small>
*[[Dave Mackintosh]] - Drums, percussion, backing vocals <small>(2004-present)</small>
*[[Frederic Leclercq]] - Bass guitar, backing vocals <small>(2006-present)</small>

===Former members===
*[[Adrian Lambert]] - Bass guitar, backing vocals <small>(2004-2005)</small>
*Didier Almouzni - Drums, backing vocals <small>(1999-2003)</small>
*Diccon Harper - Bass guitar, backing vocals <small>(2001-2003)</small>
*[[Steve Williams (musician)|Steve Williams]] - Keyboards, backing vocals <small>(1999-2000)</small>
*Steve Scott - Bass guitar, backing vocals <small>(1999-2000)</small>

==Discography==
{{main|DragonForce discography}}
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===Studio albums===
*2003: ''[[Valley of the Damned]]''
*2004: ''[[Sonic Firestorm]]''
*2006: ''[[Inhuman Rampage]]''
*2008: ''[[Ultra Beatdown]]''

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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* [http://www.dragonforce.com Official DragonForce website]
*{{MySpace|dragonforce|DragonForce}}
* [http://musicametal.blogosfere.it/2007/12/dragonforce-venti-foto-dal-black-crusade-a-milano.html Black Crusade Tour 2007 photos on MusicaMetal]
*[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/DragonForce/ Artist profile page at Roadrunner Records]
* [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1587142/20080508/dragonforce.jhtml MTV News interview about new album]
*[http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=125&csid2=846&fid1=32956 Dragonforce at exclaim]

{{DragonForce}}

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Revision as of 11:40, 9 December 2008

This article is about the band. For the Saturn/PlayStation 2 strategy game, see Dragon Force.
DragonForce

DragonForce is a Grammy-nominated power metal band formed in 1999. They are known for fast guitar solos, fantasy-based lyrics, and electronic sounds in their music to add to their retro video game influenced sound.

History

DragonForce was formed in 1999 by singer ZP Theart, bassist Steve Scott, guitarists Sam Totman and Herman Li, drummer Didier Almouzni, and keyboardist Steve Williams. Initially the band intended to call itself "DragonHeart", but the name was already taken. The band underwent various lineup changes before settling with the six current members. Their song "Through the Fire and Flames" is probably one of their most famous songs and is featured on the game "Guitar Hero 3" and is considered one of the hardest songs in the series.

Musical style

DragonForce's musical style includes:

  • Emphasis on fast, twin-guitars in speed metal styles.
  • Use of keyboards throughout songs
  • High pitched style vocal melodies
  • Video game-influenced melodies, noises and lyrics
  • Lengthy guitar solos (often over 2 minutes)

The band have frequently referred to their style not just as power metal, but as Extreme power metal. Herman Li commented on descriptions of the band's style in an interview with Guitar World: "'Nintendo metal', 'extreme power metal', 'Bon Jovi on speed', 'Journey meets Slayer', ... people are always coming up with weird labels for us."[1] The band has often been labelled speed metal[2][3][4] due to the fast tempos present in their songs, but always as a supplement to other types of metal descriptors.

Band members

Current members

  • ZP Theart - Lead vocals (founder)
  • Herman Li - Lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals (founder)
  • Sam Totman - Lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals (founder)
  • Vadim Pruzhanov - Keyboards, backing vocals (2001-present)
  • Dave Mackintosh - Drums, percussion, backing vocals (2004-present)
  • Frederic Leclercq - Bass guitar, backing vocals (2006-present)

Former members

  • Adrian Lambert - Bass guitar, backing vocals (2004-2005)
  • Didier Almouzni - Drums, backing vocals (1999-2003)
  • Diccon Harper - Bass guitar, backing vocals (2001-2003)
  • Steve Williams - Keyboards, backing vocals (1999-2000)
  • Steve Scott - Bass guitar, backing vocals (1999-2000)

Discography

Main article: DragonForce discography

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Soldiers of the Wasteland (sample)
A brief sample of the sixth track on the Sonic Firestorm CD.
Problems playing this file? See media help.

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Studio albums

References

  1. ^ Guitar World, Holiday 2006, pg 72 "Hotter Then Hell"
  2. ^ http://www.pe.com/entertainment/stories/PE_Ent_Guide_D_soundtracks.204707.html
  3. ^ Entertainment - Juan Gabriel to play the Pond
  4. ^ Friday 07/07/06 Ozzfest 2006, Main Stage @ The Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix Arizona - GIGWISE
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