DragonForce played a small show at the Gramercy Theater in New York on October 21, and we’ve got exclusive photos! Click here to check out images of the band making its U.S. debut with new vocalist Marc Hudson! (It’s hard to tell in the pictures, but he’s really surprisingly tall.)

As reported in our recent video interview with bassist Frederic Leclerq and drummer Dave Mackintosh, DragonForce are currently working on a new studio album which will be out sometime in early 2012.

(Source: Roadrunner Records)

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On Friday, October 21, DragonForce played their first US live show with new singer Marc Hudson. They performed two songs from their upcoming studio album (footage can be found on YouTube), as well as a selection from their earlier releases.

Prior to the show, Roardrunner grabbed bassist Frédéric LeclerCq and drummer Dave Mackintosh for a short interview, getting their take on Hudson‘s recruitment, the new material, and more.

Check it out!

(Source: Roadrunner Records)

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Due to circumstances beyond their control, DragonForce have been forced to cancel their sold-out show at Los Angeles’ Troubadour on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The show would have been the US live debut of brand new singer Marc Hudson. However, upon his arrival in LA on Saturday evening, he fell ill, contracting a virus which is preventing him from performing. Hudson made the valiant effort to try and salvage the show, consulting with a doctor last night for the final time. He was told that there was no way he could possibly perform in his condition.

The band is incredibly frustrated to come all this way, only to be tripped at the last minute. DragonForce extends its apologies to all the LA fans they were looking forward to playing for but the situation is completely and entirely out of their control.

The band’s Toronto and New York City performances slated for later this week should go on as planned.

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DragonForce will now be appearing at the Knockout Festival in Karlsruhe, Germany on December 10th. Any previous statements to the contrary were due to a miscommunication.

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The Spinefeast at Sea Festival has confirmed the UK metallers DRAGONFORCE to headline the Baltic metal cruise in January of 2012!

Known for their extreme instrumental virtuosity, quickfire tempos and a live show that makes a circus seem like afternoon tea, DragonForce has released 4 full length albums reaching combined sales of over 2 million copies. The group is currently working on their 5th studio album which will see the light of day in early 2012.
With a new vocalist Marc Hudson on board and a new album in their pocket, the Spinefeast crowd will be the first to witness the new tunes of DragonForce in 2012!

Headlined by DragonForce, the 3rd Spinefeast at Sea will take place on the M/S Baltic Princess in January 19th of 2012. Leaving from Helsinki, Finland, the 20-hour cruise with the capacity of 2500 passengers will see additional performances from Amaranthe (SWE), Shining (SWE), Swallow The Sun (FIN), Profane Omen (FIN) plus many more. Tickets to the event are sold by Matkavekka Agency.

www.matkavekka.fi
www.spinefarm.fi

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DragonForce is in this month’s Metal Hammer (UK). See what they had to report back from the few days they were on tour with us and meeting our new singer Marc Hudson for the first time!

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‘It was great to be back on stage playing our first shows with Marc. Thanks to all the fans for the amazing support! Now back in the studio to finish the album!!!’

- DragonForce

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Our love and thoughts go out to those affected by riots across the UK. We hope you all stay safe and this senseless violence comes to an end. – DragonForce in London.

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