Marc Hudson
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Born | Eynsham, Oxford, England | 11 February 1987
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Years active | 2011–present |
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Marcus Hudson (born 11 February 1987) is a British singer, mostly known for being the current lead singer of the London-based power metal-band DragonForce.
On 2 March 2011, Hudson was announced as the new singer of DragonForce.[1][2] His first show with DragonForce was in August 2011 when the band opened for Iron Maiden. During that show, they debuted a new song titled "Cry Thunder".[3]
With Hudson, DragonForce released five studio albums, as well as a video album and a number of singles. Hudson has also collaborated as a guest singer with Karmaflow, Prospekt and Gyze.[4]
On 25 August 2023 Hudson released his first solo album, Starbound Stories. The album features guests including Frédéric Leclercq, Syu, Jacky Vincent, Ryoji Shinomoto, Adrienne Cowan and Steve Terreberry.[5]
Discography
[edit]With DragonForce
[edit]- The Power Within – 2012
- Maximum Overload – 2014
- Reaching into Infinity – 2017
- Extreme Power Metal – 2019
- Warp Speed Warriors – 2024
Solo
[edit]- Starbound Stories – 2023
Collaborations
[edit]- Karmaflow – The Original Soundtrack – 2015 (vocals on track 3)
- Karmaflow – Special Edition Tracks – 2016 (vocals on tracks 1, 2 and 6)
- Prospekt – The Illuminated Sky – 2017 (vocals on track 10)
- Powerglove – Continue? – 2018 (vocals on track 2)
- Gyze – The Rising Dragon (EP) – 2018 (vocals on track 3)
- Gyze – Asian Chaos – 2019 (vocals on track 8)
- Gyze – Samurai Metal (Single) – 2021 (backing vocals)
- The Lethal Weapons – あいさつメタル (Single) – 2024 (vocals, guitar)
References
[edit]- ^ "DragonForce Reveal New Singer". DragonForce.com. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- ^ Hynes, Ollie (2 March 2011). "Dragonforce Announces New Singer, Marc Hudson, After Year-Long Search". MetalUnderground.com.
- ^ "Interview with Herman Li". Metaltraveller.com. April 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ^ "JAPAN'S GYZE RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK OF NEW EP; BONUS TRACK FEATURES DRAGONFORCE VOCALIST MARC HUDSON". bravewords.com. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "DRAGONFORCE Frontman MARC HUDSON Announces First Solo Album, 'Starbound Stories'". blabbermouth.net. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.