Speed is cool, but can become very monotonous and that is generally how I see Dragonforce's catalog. However as I began to explore their catalog, I was left sort of cold. When I heard Dragonforce for the first time, their blinding speed impressed me.
Vocalist ZP Theart is a more than competent vocalist with a high, clean voice that works well for the band's rapid-fire music. Guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman are inventive soloists and is obviously a very talented guitarists. Actually, I think the keyboards have become even more prominent on this album than they were on the band's debut. The riffs are all very similar and buried in mounds of keyboards, of which the melody is mostly build around. Indeed they are fast, but for me, the lack much substance. Comments like, "they're so fast and heavy" are fairly common. I know many, many people who love this band based on a song they heard on Guitar Hero. Hail! Slay the dragons! Everyone's favorite video game power metal band is back to conquer the hordes in Level 2. Die-hard fans may disagree, but I think after this album the band tended to continue to repeat themselves, whereas on this CD the band were fairly unique.ĭragonforce - Sonic Firestorm (Noise Records) 2004 "Disciples of Babylon" adds in some jazzy parts to spice up the song.ĭragonforce's debut may very well be their best album. "Starfire" is a slower song that start with an acoustic guitar then kicks it into high gear mid-way. It also has the trademark shred guitars that will give all the Guitar Hero champs hand cramps trying to play along. It has a good hook and a nice key change that helps build momentum in the song. "Black Winter Night" is probably the catchiest song on the album. This could be due to the few well placed, slower breakdowns, or the marginally more memorable songs. Somehow on "Valley of the Damned" I don't find that to be the case. Fast tempos can be fun, but at the same time, they can also get boring and forgettable. With that album I quickly grew bored with the samey-ness of the songs. I didn't actually discover Dragonforce until "Inhuman Rampage". Of course, Herman Li and Sam Totman's speedy guitar playing and fast licks are the centerpiece of "Valley of the Damned". Dragonforce are pretty over-the-top in everything they do, from the ultra-fast songs to the high-octane vocals of ZP Theart. I'd also say they have a ton of Manowar influence as well, not only musically but lyrically as well. However, metal fans in the know will also hear some heavy inspiration from early Helloween. This is due to the overwhelming keyboards and the overall melodic nature of the music. Rather, this is European dungeons and dragons style power metal, which is often referred to in metal circles as "flower metal". Dragonforce are modern power metal, which is far different from the early American power metal bands like Metal Church. This band is made up of pretty diverse nationalities. While Dragonforce are based out of the UK, their members are from England, Hong Kong, South Africa, France and the Ukraine.
#DRAGONFORCE BEST SONGS FULL#
Invocation Of The Apocalyptic Evil (:14)ĭragonforce's full length debut follows on the heels of their popular five track CD under than name Dragonheart. This list of popular DragonForce albums has been voted on by music fans around the world, so the order of this list isn't just one person's opinion.No Life 'til Metal - CD Gallery - Dragonforceĭragonforce - Valley Of The Damned (Noise) 2003ġ. This list contains albums like Inhuman Rampage and Ultra Beatdown.
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DragonForce have released a series of great albums throughout their career, complete with driving guitar solos and some wild sounds. If you want to know, "What is the Best DragonForce album of all time?" or "What are the top DragonForce albums?" then this list will answer your questions. Make sure you don't just vote for critically acclaimed albums if you have a favorite DragonForce album, then vote it up, even if it's not necessarily the most popular. If you think the greatest DragonForce album isn't high enough on the list, then be sure to vote for it so it receives the credit it deserves. To make it easy for you, we haven't included DragonForce singles, EPs, or compilations, so everything you see here should only be studio albums. This DragonForce discography is ranked from best to worst, so the top DragonForce albums can be found at the top of the list. List of the best DragonForce albums, including pictures of the album covers when available.
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