Dragonforce sign with Napalm Records, announce headlining North American tour

Official press release:

Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of the world's fastest band – GRAMMY nominated power metal legends Dragonforce! Formed in 1999, the London, UK based unit has captivated audiences worldwide with their 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 vocalist Marc 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 80's rock influences with infectious sing-along choruses and uplifting melodies.

Together with today's signing announcement, and with their most ambitious album on the horizon, Dragonforce is excited to announce the North American headline leg of a colossal world tour that promises to be their most exhilarating to date! Featuring special guests Amaranthe with additional support from Napalm Records labelmates NanowaR of Steel, as well as Edge of Paradise, the tour will begin on October 20, 2023 in Mesa, AZ. After visiting many major cities across the US and Canada, the tour will culminate in a grand finale in Los Angeles, CA on November 19. Dragonforce promises to take their unique stage production to new heights, presenting a fresh setlist that includes new tracks, songs not played for a long time and beloved classics.

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 11, at 10:00 AM local time, here.

Speaking on the upcoming tour, guitarist Herman Li shared:

We're really looking forward to touring in the US and Canada again. We've prepared a new setlist with some brand new songs that we'll be releasing before the tour begins. Alongside these, we'll also be playing some older songs that haven't been in our setlist for a long time, as well as some classic favorites that are a must. It's shaping up to be a fantastic tour!"

10/20 Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater*
10/21 Albuquerque, NM @ Revel*
10/23 Austin, TX @ Empire Garage
10/24 Dallas, TX @ The Granada
10/25 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
10/27 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
10/28 Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
10/30 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade - Heaven
10/31 Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
11/01 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
11/03 New York, NY @ Palladium Time Square
11/04 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
11/05 Montreal, QC @ MTelus
11/06 Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
11/08 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater
11/09 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic
11/10 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
11/11 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
11/12 Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater
11/14 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
11/15 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
11/16 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
11/18 Berkeley, CA @ UC Theater
11/19 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

* = no NanowaR of Steel