DragonForce

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 66 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

House of Blues Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States (November 20); Heaven at The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA, United States (November 22); The Underground, Charlotte, United States (November 24); Palladium Times Square, New York, NY, United States (November 29);Riviera Theatre, Chicago, IL, United States (December 4); The Filmore Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, United States (December 6); Ace of Spades, Sacramento, CA, United States (December 11); The UC Theatre, Berkeley, CA, United States (December 12)

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)

October 6, 2025

Last week at the Edmonton Convention Centre, fans were treated to a power metal spectacle as DragonForce and Powerwolf joined forces.

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The Arts STL (USA)

September 28, 2025

Heavy metal was held church last weekend, and it had more than just the hallmarks of your normal metal show. Circle pits.

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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

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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