Born in England but moved to New Zealand at an early age, Sam started playing the classical guitar at the age of 9 with formal musical training. A great guitar player with plenty of feelings in both rhythm and leads, complement his remarkable ability in writing extremely catchy songs; a perfect combination! The combination of Sam & Herman, two very different guitar players joining forces in DragonForce, is causing quite a stir in the modern metal scene. Watch out for their hyperactive performances, taking the live stage to another level.
Notable Awards and Achievements
Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2009 – Best Shredder Award
Grammy Awards 2008 – Best Metal Performance “DragonForce” Nomination
Guitar World Reader’s Poll 2007 – Best New Talent (winning by 70%)
Guitar World Reader’s Poll 2007 – Best Metal
Guitar World Reader’s Poll 2007 – Best Riff
Total Guitar Reader’s Poll 2007 – Best Solo “Through the Fire and Flames”
Terrorizer Reader’s Poll 2006 – Best Band “DragonForce”
Terrorizer Reader’s Poll 2006 – Best Live Act “DragonForce”
Musical Influences
Catchiest bands on the planet only!
Late 80′s, early 90′s video games music!
Signature Stage Moves
Tornado split jump
Hands free booze drinking
Acting ***!
Main Live Equipment
Lots of Booze
Drink Holders
Guitars
Ibanez STM1 – Sam Totman Signature Model
DiMarzio® Evolution Pickups
DiMarzio® HLM Pickups
Amplifications, Rig Setup & Misc
Anything Herman recommends!
