DRAGONFORCE shares new single 'Astro Warrior Anthem'
19-01-2024
Extreme power metal unit DRAGONFORCE DRAGONFORCE have unveiled their new single, “Astro Warrior Anthem”, together with an official music video. The opening track from the new album, “Warp Speed Warriors”, out on March 15, 2024 via Napalm Records, lives up to DRAGONFORCE‘s reputation as the world’s fastest band.
Watch “Astro Warrior Anthem” below.
DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li comments on “Astro Warrior Anthem”: “‘Astro Warrior Anthem’ captures all the elements of DRAGONFORCE‘s music, fused with an explosive music video. I am sure our fans will love it.”
Watch the previously released “Power of the Triforce” and “Doomsday Party” featuring Elize Ryd (Amaranthe) below.
Herman Li on Warp Speed Warriors:
“After four years of creative incubation, we are beyond excited to release what we believe to be our most ambitious and grandiose record yet. This album showcases multiple facets of our artistic abilities, and we invite metal aficionados from every corner of the genre to discover something captivating within its layers. We can’t wait to share this chapter of our musical journey with you, it’s going to be EPIC!”
Warp Speed Warriors was produced, mixed and mastered by Damien Rainaud at Mix Unlimited in Los Angeles, California with Sam Totman and Herman Li.
Warp Speed Warriors Tracklist:
Warp Speed Warriors Tracklist:
1 Astro Warrior Anthem
2 Power of the Triforce
3 Kingdom of Steel
4 Burning Heart
5 Space Marine Corp
6 Doomsday Party
7 Prelude to Darkness
8 The Killer Queen
9 Pixel Prison
Warp Speed Warriors will be available in the following formats:
- 2CD Deluxe Box incl. Bonus Jewel Case CD with 5 bonus tracks, wristband (embroided), poster flag (100x70cm), gaming coin keyring/pendant (with leathercord), packed in a gym bag (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide
- 1LP Gatefold TURQUOISE marbled Vinyl incl. slipmat, record butler (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide
- 1LP Gatefold PURPLE Vinyl (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide
- 1LP Gatefold ORANGE Vinyl (Retail UK exclusive) – strictly limited to 300 copies
- 1LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl
- 1CD Digisleeve incl. 1 Bonus Track
- Digital Album incl. 3 Bonus Tracks
Formed in 1999, the London, U.K.-based unit has captivated audiences worldwide with its highly successful records and iconic singles, including the platinum-selling anthem “Through The Fire And Flames”. Renowned for their epic compositions, DRAGONFORCE‘s signature lies in their masterful and lightning-fast guitar solos, brilliantly crafted by the virtuosic duo of Herman Li and Sam Totman. Comprising Hudson, bassist Alicia Vigil, and drummer Gee Anzalone, the five-piece ensemble draws inspiration from a myriad of heavy metal styles, fantasy realms, and video games, blending 1980s rock influences with infectious sing-along choruses and uplifting melodies.
Europe Tour 2024
Co-headline w/ Amaranthe, + Infected Rain
21.02.24 DE – Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36
22.02.24 DE – Berlin / Huxleys Neue Welt
23.02.24 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
24.02.24 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
25.02.24 NL – Tilburg / 013 Poppodium
27.02.24 DK –Copenhagen / Amager Bio
28.02.24 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
29.02.24 SE – Gothenburg / Trädgår’n
03.03.24 LV – Riga / Melna Piektdiena
04.03.24 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
06.03.24 CZ – Brno / Sono Centrum
07.03.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
08.03.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Red Stage
09.03.24 DE – Munich / TonHalle
10.03.24 IT – Milan / Live Club
12.03.24 ES – Madrid / Sala La Riviera
13.03.24 ES – Barcelona / Sala Apolo I
15.03.24 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof
16.03.24 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457
17.03.24 BE – Brussels / AB Box
19.03.24 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
20.03.24 FR – Paris / Bataclan
22.03.24 UK – Bristol / O2 Academy
23.03.24 UK – Manchester / Manchester Academy
24.03.24 UK – London / The Roundhouse
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