DRAGONFORCE REVEAL NEW SINGER

UK based metal heroes DRAGONFORCE have announced that their long search for a new vocalist is finally over. After entries from thousands of hopefuls across the globe, the band welcomes 23 year old Marc Hudson to the band to fill the boots left by ZP Theart, who parted ways with the band in March of last year.
“I’m really excited about being a part of the DragonForce family.” Says Marc. “It’s always been my dream to dedicate my life to making music. I’m going to bring all the power and emotion I can to the songs, and help make the killer new record the fans have been waiting for!”
Born in Oxford England, Marc was picked from the thousands of applications via a number of impressive video auditions and live performances, which left the rest of the band in no doubt that they’d found their man. Since the age of 16, Marc has been building his vocal skills gigging with bands in the UK underground scene, developing a powerful style with influences which include Bruce Dickinson, Michael Kiske and Sebastian Bach. Says founding member and guitarist Herman Li:
“After almost a year of searching around the globe, it’s great to be able to finally tell our fans the good news. Marc’s expressive and melodic vocals are sounding phenomenal on the new songs, adding another dimension to the DragonForce sound that I am sure all the fans will love.”
The band has been working on a new album since early 2010, recording in various studios in California, London and the South of France. The follow up to 2008’s hugely successful “Ultra Beatdown” album will be highly anticipated, with top 10 and top 20 chart positions all over the world and a Grammy Nomination in the United States setting the precedent. With Marc brought into the fold, the band is enjoying an injection of enthusiasm and hunger that sees DRAGONFORCE prepared to return more focused and determined than ever before.
“Everyone in the band is extremely excited about how the new material is shaping up.” continues Herman. “We haven’t felt this kind of energy in the band for a long time. We can’t wait to unleash the next DragonForce album later this year.”
The new album is expected to hit the shelves in September, with a full world tour to follow.
Check out this video clip of Marc Hudson’s Audition Demos:

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NEW SAM TOTMAN IBANEZ SIGNATURE GUITAR MODEL UNVEILED

Ibanez has unveiled a new Sam Totman signature guitar model; the STM2 SPB at NAMM 2011. The STM2 model features a mahogany body with a sapphire blue flamed maple top, neck-through construction and a pair of DiMarzio Evolution pickups.

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DRAGONFORCE NAMM 2011 SIGNING TIMES

DragonForce guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman will take part in a number of all-star signing sessions at this year’s Winter NAMM Show at the following times:
Friday 14th January 2011
Samson: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
- with Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers/Chickenfoot), George Lynch (Lynch Mob), Scott Ian + Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater).
Saturday 15th January 2011
Ibanez: 11:00am – 12:00pm
- with Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall).
D’Addario: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
- with Alex Skolnick (Tran-Siberian Orchestra, Testament), Andy McKee.
Samson: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
- with Mike Inez (Alice and Chains), John 5 (Rob Zombie/Solo), Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens (Yngwie Malmsteen).
The NAMM Show is one of the largest music product trade shows in the world. It is held every January in Anaheim, California, USA at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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VADIM PRUZHANOV TO TOUR WITH AEON ZEN

DragonForce keyboard player Vadim Pruzhanov will lend his insane keyboards skills to progressive metal band Aeon Zen on their upcoming tour in support of the Devin Townsend Project. The tour will take them across 12 countries in 32 shows beginning the 3rd of March 2011.

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NEW T-SHIRT AVAILABLE AT DRAGONFORCE ONLINE STORE

Check out the ‘Twilight Dementia’ T-shirt with more coming soon at the new Official DragonForce Merchandise Store.

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MORE HERMAN LI IBANEZ GUITAR WORKSHOPS IN FRANCE & ITALY

After the phenomenal response from the tour earlier this year, Ibanez have confirmed more Herman Li Guitar Workshops in France and Italy.
Apart from showcasing his unique playing style, Herman will answer questions from the audience and talk about everything from performance techniques, to the business side of the music industry.
“I really want to encourage people to come to these workshops not just to sit and watch, but to participate and ask questions to get as much as they can from this experience.” Herman says. “I’m looking forward to connecting with the fans on a more personal level and being able to share some knowledge with them first hand.”

20th Nov. 2010 – France, Paris – Salon de la Musique (Music and You)

21st Nov. 2010 – France, Paris – Salon de la Musique (Music and You)

22nd Nov. 2010 – Italy, Belluno – Bellus Strumenti Musicali

23rd Nov. 2010 – Italy, Altavilla Vicentina - Mezzanota

24th Nov. 2010 – Italy, Milano – Lucky Music

25th Nov. 2010 – Italy, Pisa – Niccolai

26th Nov. 2010 – Italy, Genova – Storti Strumenti Musicali

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DRAGONFORCE BASSIST FREDERIC LECLERCQ TO FILL IN FOR SABATON EUROPEAN TOUR

Our metal brother Frederic Leclercq will be filling in on the guitar temporarily, for our friends in Sabaton on their upcoming European tour in March 2011.
Sabaton have been our special guests on two DragonForce tours in the past, and it’s a real pleasure to be able to help them out. For more info, go to their official website sabaton.net.
- DragonForce

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