DragonForce

They have subsequently enjoyed increasing popularity, publishing two albums and touring extensivly, their most recent tour included fellow power metal band Angra in support. Gothic rock. They began their career by publishing their songs on the first incarnation of MP3.com, and for years stood on the top of the metal charts. In the words of their official web-site - "The Nephilim are here...". The band originally formed under the name of DragonHeart, but changed their name to DragonForce before releasing any commercial albums due to possible trademark issues. The anticipation amongst their following - The Watchmen grows awaiting new material, taking their individual and intense sound and lyrics to new spaces and dimensions. Their style is upbeat and positive, and exemplifies some of the defining characteristics of the power metal genre, including:. The statement from the websites, both official and unofficial, surrounding the band, are that new material is being worked on. Live dates pencilled in were cancelled in 2003 as the band insist they will only tour with new material, refusing to join the other bands of their generation touring to old audiences playing old material.

DragonForce is a power metal band from London. The band reformed in the late 1990's, the collection of out-takes and assorted unreleased recordings "Fallen" was released in 2002 exciting many of the followers who had grown used to reading about imminent new material, but then disappointed as the tracks were definitely not new material, and the subsequent album has been disowned by the band who insist that the album was released by their old record label without their wishes or permission. Sonic Firestorm (2004). The collection of mostly hard metal and speed-metal tracks pointed in a new direction, but one that ultimately still awaits a follow-up. Valley of the Damned (2003). The remaining band members formed Rubicon, while McCoy began a new group called Nefilim. "Zoon was released in 1996, an album that largely disappointed followers of his former band. Valley of the Damned (Demo) (2000). To the shock of their following, Carl McCoy left the band in 1991 (1991 in music), and in a subsequent interview uttered the immortal words "I am the Nephilim...".

Diccon Harper - Bass. The album was preceded by the single "For her light" which again followed the bands custom of charting highly one week courtesy of their army of followers, then dipping out of the chart listings the next. Didier Almouzni - Drums. Produced for the first time by ex-Pink Floyd producer Andy Jackson (taking over from previous band producer Bill Buchanan), the opus represented the band at the zenith of their creativity and powers. Dave Mackintosh - Drums & Backing Vocals. This single/EP was a candle-bearer for the polished and highly produced Elizium (1990 in music) album. Benjamin L Jackson - Keyboards & Backing Vocals. "Psychonaut" was released in 1989; this ten minute track indicated a slight shift for the band toward a more experimental and intense sound.

Alex Hart - Bass & Backing Vocals. The following live dates with the more spohisticated light show and effcts, and of course the larger venues, highlighted their inexorable rise in popularity and so confidence. Sam Totman - Lead/Rhythm Guitars & Backing Vocals. The standout tracks were "The Watchman" (later released as a single), "Phobia" (a live favourite), "Love under will" and the anthemic "Last exit for the lost". Herman Li - Lead/Rhythm Guitars & Backing Vocals. Displaying a more confident and polished sound, the band cemented their status as one of the biggest underground acts on the circuit. ZP Theart - Lead Vocals. The following year the single "Moonchild" was released followed by their assured second album "The Nephilim".

Fantasy Lyrics. The single 'Blue Water' was subsequently released reaching the main UK charts for the first time, and making a big impact on the Independent chart listings for their label Situation Two. Highly technical guitarwork. 'Dawnrazor' was a powerful, albeit standard Gothic rock collection of modern horror-film themed songs, standout songs were 'Dust' - a live favourite, 'Vet for the Insane' a quieter melodic showcase for Yates' guitar and McCoy's dramatic gruff vocals, and the tremendously powerful ten minute title-track. Very fast tempo songs. Both singles were alternative rock hits, and Dawnrazor (1987 in music), their debut album did similarly well. They signed to Beggar's Banquet in 1986 (1986 in music) to release "Power" and "Preacher Man".

Their debut release the "Burning the Fields" EP was released in 1985 showing the raw power and melody that began to earn them a big underground following. Lyrically, they incorporated mystical themes, epecially relating to The Cthulhu Mythos, Sumerian Mythology, and Aleister Crowley. Their sound was innovative in the Gothic scene, incorporating Heavy Metal elements to make a hard, bass and guitar driven sound underneath McCoy's growly, Doom Metal-esque vocals. The band's name refers to (magnetic) fields and the biblical Nephilim race.

Carl McCoy, Gary Whisker, Tony Pettit and Paul and Nod Wright were the starting lineup, and Peter Yates joined by the time of their first release. They formed in Stevenage, Hertfordshire in 1984 (1984 in music). Fields of the Nephilim is a Gothic rock band, active throughout the 1980s. Revelations, 1993.

Visionary Heads, 1991 (live). Morphic Fields, 1989. Forever Remain, 1988 (live). Fallen, 2002 (compilation).

From Gehenna To Here, 2001 (compilation). Revelations, 1993 (compilation). Laura, 1991 (compilation). Earth Inferno, 1991 (live).

Elizium, 1990. BBC Radio 1 - Live in Concert, 1988. The Nephilim, 1988. Dawnrazor, 1986.

Returning To Gehenna, 1986 (compilation). Burning The Fields, 1985. From The Fire, 2002. One More Nightmare (Trees Come Down A.D.), 2000.

Sumerland, 1990. For Her Light, 1990. Psychonaut, 1989. Moonchild, 1988.

Blue Water, 1987. Preacher Man, 1987. Power, 1986.