An international power metal band based in England. They are composed of six members from 5 different countries over 3 continents. They label themselves as "extreme power metal" because they incorportate elements of speed metal and thrash metal into their songs, and as of their latest album, Inhuman Rampage, they have added harsh backing vocals that can be heard on songs such as "Revolution Deathsquad". They replaced their drummer before the recording of "Inhuman Rampage" with Dave Mackintosh, formerly of England's symphonic black metal band, "Bal-Sagoth". Their songs are incredibly fast, although there is at least one obligatory "power ballad" on each of their albums. Most of their songs are at least 5 minutes long, with several around minutes in length. They are known for their energetic stage performances, and for their excessive alcohol consumption during concerts. This does not affect their ability to play, but the lead guitarist, Herman Li of Hong Kong, has been known to trip and fall on stage. They cite many classic metal bands as influences, such as Iron Maiden, and played at OzzFest in 2006. They have three major releases so far: The Valley of the Damned (2003), Sonic Firestorm (2004), and Inhuman Rampage (2006). Their first concert in the United States was cancelled due to the fact that they were lacking proper Visas, but they eventually played in April of 2006 at the Worcester Palladium in Massachusetts at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. They played second to last, with the last band playing being Gamma Ray.
Comparable bands to their style roughly include the following:
HammerFall, Blind Guardian, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Dragonland, Angra, Rhapsody of Fire, and Demons & Wizards.
Comparable bands to their style roughly include the following:
HammerFall, Blind Guardian, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Dragonland, Angra, Rhapsody of Fire, and Demons & Wizards.
DragonForce is a highly talented band. If they are not "heavy enough" for you, or if the vocals bother you, then you should not be listening to power metal. People with no knowledge of music dismiss them along with all other power metal bands for having fantasy inspired lyrics, because they are most likely too obsessed with rap lyrics about homicide, drug dealing, and fornication.
by ConradoThePirate November 01, 2006
by kiak December 10, 2003
1. The most intense band in the history of man. Their music (if it can be called that, for it is truly much greater than mere "music") contains a power so great that it can consume one's soul.
by Eric C. August 02, 2003
Me - "Have you heard of Symphony X, Blind Guardian or Dark Moor?"
Moron who watches MTV - "Are they like DragonForce?"
Me - "Yeahh....except imagine competant song-writing, better themes, no whammy pedal, and sloppiness reduced by 100%".
Moron who watches MTV - "Are they like DragonForce?"
Me - "Yeahh....except imagine competant song-writing, better themes, no whammy pedal, and sloppiness reduced by 100%".
by Tordah February 17, 2009
Ok, now I'm going to approach this from a different angle than most people who dislike DragonForce. Yes, I've heard many of their songs. I don't care about the lyrics (even if he does sound like a 12 year old) but hey, it works. People seem to worship this band because it has fast instrumentals, but people please! Every song I hear by them is EXACTLY same as the last song, they change about 5 damn notes and give it a different title. Yes, they can play the guitar, and very well, but it's all just repititive power metal which makes the whole metal genre look bad. If you want to hear a kick ass super fast guitar riff, go listen to Terror Train by Demons & Wizards.
On a side note, Blind Guardian kicks DragonForces ass. Sorry it's true.
On a side note, Blind Guardian kicks DragonForces ass. Sorry it's true.
DragonForce fan: "Man this is song is awesome"
*30 minutes pass
DragonForce fan: "Wait didn't I hear this 30 minutes ago? ...WTF is going on here!!!"
Me: Told you so.
*30 minutes pass
DragonForce fan: "Wait didn't I hear this 30 minutes ago? ...WTF is going on here!!!"
Me: Told you so.
by IshubarashI November 07, 2007
An Overrated Power/Extreme Metal Band. The Singer Sounds Like His Balls never dropped when he was a teenager. Although they are make good studio music, their live performances are sloppy and just plain bad. They play out of Key, And herman li cannot play his own solos live. They have become famous and very popular through studio magic but in reality are pretty dismal musicians compared to the likes of megadeth and slayer
DragonForce Fan Before Concert: OMG! DragonForce rock!! I cant wait to see them live !!
DragonForce Fan after Concert: I cant believe i wasted money going to this concert, they cant play their own songs!
DragonForce Fan after Concert: I cant believe i wasted money going to this concert, they cant play their own songs!
by freeman101 June 13, 2008
A Power Metal band, albeit a pitiful excuse for one, which has risen in popularity due to the fact that they can play exceptionally fast. Though their sound is faster than that of many other power bands, instrumentally the songs become repetitive and the lyrics bland. This speed causes many to assume they are the “best” in light of the fact that many other power metal bands such as Blind Guardian, Sonata Arctica, Rhapsody of Fire, Luca Turilli, HammerFall, and Edguy are far superior lyrically, vocally, and stylistically.
Unenlightened fool: OMG DragonForce is teh best band evar!
Laughter is then emitted by a knowledgeable Einherjar towards said unenlightened fool.
Laughter is then emitted by a knowledgeable Einherjar towards said unenlightened fool.
by Odin, Lord of Valhalla February 01, 2007