As a nod to their passion for all things video-game related, the band frequently incorporates retro game sounds and melodies into their recordings and live shows.įollowing the release of Extreme Power Metal, DragonForce will begin their world tour in support of it. Every fan will be so happy to hear his majestic playing!”ĭrawing from a wide range of influences, the band’s sound combines the sing-a-long choruses of classic 80’s rock with triumphant, uplifting melodies and fantasy-themed power-metal-inspired lyrics. We are so happy with what he has brought into this new album. Totman says, “We worked really closely with Coen on this new album. We are so excited for fans to hear it!” Following the departure of Vadim Pruzhanov from the band last year, the keyboards of this new album was performed by Coen Janssen of symphonic metal titan Epica, bringing a new dimension into a DragonForce album. Regarding Extreme Power Metal, Li says, “This album again combines the best of DragonForce in an even bigger, more epic way than we have ever done before. 2019 brings the next chapter in DragonForce history: Extreme Power Metal ! Since then, the band has released seven studio albums, including Valley of the Damned (2003), Sonic Firestorm (2004), Inhuman Rampage (2006), Ultra Beatdown (2008), The Power Within (2012), Maximum Overload (2014), and Reaching into Infinity(2017). The group is known for their long, complex and fast guitar solos performed by Herman Li and Sam Totman, who founded the band after meeting through a classified ad in 1999. Their energetic and humorous live performances have won them fans on every continent. Their platinum-selling record, Through the Fire and Flames, brought them international acclaim and was featured as the most-challenging song on Guitar Hero III. Known as the fastest band in the world, Grammy-nominated extreme power metal band DragonForce is based in London, England. Cosmic Power of the Infinite Shred Machine.See below to pre-order the album in other territories:
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* Exclusive bundles with shirts, plus digital options are also available! – Transparent orange/red haze vinyl (limited to 300 copies) – Transparent purple w/ black/red/blue smoke vinyl (limited to 700 copies) Pre-order Extreme Power Metal in the USA and Canada now at: – where the record is available in the following formats: For a preview of gameplay, follow Harmonix’s Twitter and Facebook pages. A flawless run with precise accuracy, timing, and form will earn players one of the coveted top spots on AUDICA’s global leaderboards. Clocking in at just under 7 minutes, the full-length version of “Highway to Oblivion” on Expert will be the most difficult song on the soundtrack to date. A standard edit of the song will be available as well as the intensely challenging full-length version. Armed with a pair of rhythm blasters, players will be able to step into a cosmic arena and smash targets to the beat of the song. “Highway to Oblivion” will also appear today, July 30th, as a playable level in AUDICA ( a virtual reality “rhythm shooter” from Harmonix, the makers of Rock Band and Dance Central. For a first preview of the album, a video for the new single, “Highway to Oblivion”, can be viewed at: Produced in Los Angeles, California by Damien Rainaud at Mix Unlimited, Extreme Power Metal was also recorded, in part, on guitarist Herman Li’s livestream channel on Twitch ( with participation from the fans. On September 27th, DragonForce will unleash their 8th full-length, Extreme Power Metal, worldwide. DragonForce reveals details for new album, ‘Extreme Power Metal’ launches video for first single, “ Highway to Oblivion” “ Highway to Oblivion” to appear in AUDICA
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