DragonForce

How good are they LIVE?

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Critics Consensus

Based on 64 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that DragonForce is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall. DragonForce concert reviews describe live shows and performances as effortless, melodic, enjoyable, dramatic, and entertaining.

How long are their concerts?

How long are DragonForce concerts? DragonForce concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book DragonForce? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for DragonForce range from $25,000 - $65,000, with DragonForce's current estimated booking fee to be around $50,000.

On tour

Norje, Solvesborg, Sweden (June 4); Zenith, Maxeville, France (June 6); Freizeitzentrum West (FZW), Dortmund, Germany (June 8); Pannonia Fields II, Nickelsdorf, Austria (June 11); Halle Tony-Garnier, Lyon, France (June 11); Zenith Arena, Lille, France (June 17); Boeretang, Dessel, Belgium (June 19); Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany (June 20); Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland (June 27); Atlas Arena, lodz, Poland (June 30); Tvornica kulture, Zagreb, Croatia (July 2); Areal likerky R. Jelinek, Vizovice, Czech Republic (July 10); Huskvarna Folkets Park, Huskvarna, Sweden, Sweden (July 22); Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center, Louisville, United States (September 18)

Festivals in 2025

Aftershock Festival 2025

October 2 - 5, 2025

Graspop Metal Meeting 2025

June 19 - 22, 2025

Louder Than Life Festival 2025

September 18 - 21, 2025

Masters of Rock 2025

July 10 - 13, 2025

Nova Rock Festival 2025

Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

London, United Kingdom (1999 - present)

Bio

DragonForce is a British power metal band based in London, England. Formed in 1999, the group is known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics, and electronic sounds in their music to add to their retro video game-influenced sound.

Has Performed With

Power Quest, Once Human

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

V13 (Canada)

March 11, 2020

DragonForce Brings a Nifty Neon Arcade to Mesa, AZ's Club Red

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Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

November 17, 2019

DRAGONFORCE is a name that every metal fan will be familiar with.

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Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

June 15, 2018

FESTIVAL Download Festival 2018 – Friday

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Louder Sound

November 7, 2017

New frontman Ashley Edison is electric, essentially a Towie extra who’s really into roleplay.

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Birmingham Live (UK)

October 11, 2017

On the coldest night of autumn so far I enter what must be the hottest space in Birmingham (this heat is later noted by DragonForce singer, Marc Hudson); a packed out, but not entirely sold out, Academy 2. DragonForce’s support tonight comes from mostly Southampton based Power Quest. Containing ex-DragonFo

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V13 (Canada)

July 28, 2017

The Opera House, Toronto on July 24, 2017

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Louder Sound

May 29, 2017

The band are here to give us a taste of their seventh album, Reaching Into Infinity, and singles Judgement Day and Curse Of Darkness are given a hearty welcome.

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