So I decided to check out the new Dragonforce disc after being positively surprised by the first couple of singles. I've had the disc for about a week now.
I can't stop listening to it.
It's almost like the band decided to get "serious" while continuing to follow on their distinct style of power metal. It's not as cliche, or as videogame-y as it's always been. There's a certain sense of refinement in their music. They seem to have written the music around Marc Hudson's vocals (who by the way delivers a stellar performance on this one). The result is a very balanced combination of some of the catchiest hooks they've ever written with their heaviest riffs. Highlight goes to three videos below and the *amazing* song "The Sun is Dead" which I couldn't find online. Yes. A big prog-sounding organ solo at the end of a Dragonforce song. So cool!
I've heard they are trying to rebrand their band so to speak and regain respect from the serious metal fans. Early reviews and online comments indicate they may have. They have certainly gotten my attention again and surprised the hell out of me.
This will be, without question, on my top 5 of the year. Excellent, excellent disc. I highly recommend it. Some highlights:
The Game:
Tomorrow's Kings (for fans of the 90s super fast, catchy power metal, Lower quality sound on this vid though):
Defenders:
Power metal fans in 2014... buy or die.
I can't stop listening to it.
It's almost like the band decided to get "serious" while continuing to follow on their distinct style of power metal. It's not as cliche, or as videogame-y as it's always been. There's a certain sense of refinement in their music. They seem to have written the music around Marc Hudson's vocals (who by the way delivers a stellar performance on this one). The result is a very balanced combination of some of the catchiest hooks they've ever written with their heaviest riffs. Highlight goes to three videos below and the *amazing* song "The Sun is Dead" which I couldn't find online. Yes. A big prog-sounding organ solo at the end of a Dragonforce song. So cool!
I've heard they are trying to rebrand their band so to speak and regain respect from the serious metal fans. Early reviews and online comments indicate they may have. They have certainly gotten my attention again and surprised the hell out of me.
This will be, without question, on my top 5 of the year. Excellent, excellent disc. I highly recommend it. Some highlights:
The Game:
Tomorrow's Kings (for fans of the 90s super fast, catchy power metal, Lower quality sound on this vid though):
Defenders:
Power metal fans in 2014... buy or die.
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