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DragonForce is an English Grammy-nominated power metal band formed in 1999 in London. 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 themselves "DragonHeart", but they didn't want to be confused with the Brazilian metal band Dragonheart. The band underwent various lineup changes before settling with the six current members. Their song "Through the Fire and Flames" is one of their most famous songs and is featured on the game "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock" The first track and first single, "Heroes of Our Time", from their latest album, "Ultra Beatdown", was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance on December 3, 2008.
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 (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
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Studio albums
- 2003: Valley of the Damned
- 2004: Sonic Firestorm
- 2006: Inhuman Rampage
- 2008: Ultra Beatdown
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