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

Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland (June 27); Atlas Arena, Łódź, Poland (June 30); Tvornica kulture, Zagreb, Croatia (July 2); TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands (July 6); Z7 Konzertfabrik Pratteln, Pratteln, Switzerland (July 8); Areál likérky R. Jelínek, Vizovice, Czech Republic (July 10); Toad's Place, New Haven, CT, United States (September 12); Masonic Cathedral Theatre, Detroit, United States (September 18); Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center, Louisville, United States (September 18); The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee, United States (September 23); Myth Live Event Center, Maplewood, United States (September 24); The Paramount Theatre, Seattle, United States (September 30)

Festivals in 2025

Louder Than Life Festival 2025

September 18 - 21, 2025

Aftershock Festival 2025

October 2 - 5, 2025

Tuska Metal Festival 2025

June 27 - 29, 2025

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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

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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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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Ambient Light (New Zealand)

April 1, 2017

The rain outside maybe torrential tonight but that wasn't going to stop any of the hundreds of fans that had turned up on mass to witness the mighty Dragonforce in action. With two Kiwi metal bands also featuring on the bill tonight, fans were certainly going to be spoiled for choice.

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Past critic reviews published in

Distorted Sound Magazine (UK), Reflections of Darkness (Germany), The Music (Australia), GoldenPlec (Ireland), Reflections of Darkness (Germany) and more