The band also parted ways with Scott, who left to join Shadowkeep, in 2000. Setinc left the band in December 1999 to continue his studies in Slovenia, so the band hired Peter Hunt to record the drums for their demo album before finding Didier Almouzni. The two later found vocalist ZP Theart through an advertisement, and soon acquired former Demoniac drummer Matej Setinc, bassist Steve Scott and keyboardist Steve Williams. Totman and Li had both experienced being in a band previously, with both having come from the New Zealand heavy metal band Demoniac. ĭragonForce guitarists and founding members Herman Li (left) and Sam Totman (right)ĭragonForce were founded in 1999 by guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman, under the name of DragonHeart. DragonForce has been referred to as one of the "big four" bands of power metal, along with Helloween, Blind Guardian and Sabaton. The lead single from their fourth album, " Heroes of Our Time", was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009. Their third album, Inhuman Rampage (2005), was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) its lead single, " Through the Fire and Flames", is their best-known song, and was featured in several video games, including Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The band have been through a number of lineup changes throughout their career longtime members in vocalist ZP Theart, keyboardist Vadim Pruzhanov, drummer Dave Mackintosh and bassist Frédéric Leclercq are among the former members of the band.ĭragonForce has released eight studio albums, two live albums, one compilation album, one live DVD and one demo. DragonForce's current lineup comprises Li, Totman, vocalist Marc Hudson and drummer Gee Anzalone. The band was formed in 1999 by guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman, and are known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics and retro video game-influenced sound. DragonForce are a British power metal band from London, England.
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