Their song "Valley of the Damned" was released as their first single shortly after they changed their name permanently to DragonForce. It was an independent release, however it was enough to make them one of the most popular independent power metal bands in the UK at that time. Valley of the Damned (2000–2003)ĭragonForce recorded their first demo in 2000. Harper performed on DragonForce's debut album, Valley of the Damned in its completion, but left the band in 2002 because of a tendon problem that required surgery. Steve Scott went on to join Shadowkeep, then Power Quest.īassist Diccon Harper joined the band in November 2000 with keyboardist Vadim Pruzhanov joining in February 2001 to complete the lineup for recording their first album. Williams later rejoined and left once again in December 2000, days ahead of the band's tour with Halford and Stratovarius. The band parted ways with Steve Scott in November 2000 and Steve Williams in early 2000. The band later found that another power metal band with this same name already existed and renamed to DragonForce in 2002.ĭrummer Matej Setinc left the band in December 1999 to continue his studies in Slovenia, he was replaced by Didier Almouzni. DragonHeart then released a demo, toured with Halford, Stratovarius and headlined their own shows under that name. Totman and Li had a former musical ensemble experience in the band, Demoniac. The two later found singer ZP Theart through an advert, and soon after acquired drummer Matej Setinc, bassist Steve Scott and keyboardist Steve Williams. 1.6 New album and departure of Theart (2010–present)ĭragonForce was founded in 1999 by guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman under the name of DragonHeart.Marc Hudson was announced as Theart's replacement in March 2011. Guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman are the only two remaining founding members in the group since ZP Theart's departure. Formed in 1999, the group is known for its long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-based lyrics, and electronic sounds in their music to add to their retro video game-influenced sound. Roadrunner, Universal, Sanctuary, Spinefarm, Noiseĭemoniac, Shadowkeep, Power Quest, Shadow Warriors, Biomechanical, Son of Science, Bal-Sagoth, PowergloveĭragonForce are an English power metal band from London. For the Saturn/PlayStation 2 strategy game, see Dragon Force.