DragonForce

[BigFurry]

three words TOOL FUCKING RULES

This man is a genius.

 

[Chiddy]

I like their music, to bad they cant even play it ahahahah, they are good but no where near as good as the album versions, all the computer editing

 

[Salem_Wolf]

I like Dragonforce, the kind of speedy guitar sound that they do can't be easy in studio, let alone live. Everyone expects epicness but it's fact, bands CAN and WILL mess up their own songs in a live performance, some singers even LIP-SYNC to their OWN songs! People keep complaining they aren't that awesome live, but I highly doubt a single one of them could perform like they do. I will never be a good guitarist like that, hell my drums will be lackluster compared, but they have talent.

They have some damn hard songs to perform, not everyone likes them, and I respect that, but if you're going to trash them because they're a mess live...then 1up them and show us your stuff. No? Alright then.

 

[dnnydllr]

They only became 'worth listening to' after Guitar Hero came out... thats what irks me the most about how popular culture works. I get people to listen to some of my music, thinking they will like it. They haven't heard of it, its not in the mainstream, so they decide its not good... if it was good it would be popular right?

Then guitar hero comes out and its like one of my friends' favourites. But... why didn't you like them when I got you to listen to them?

Also in a hilarious coincidence I got out of them before they even were in guitar hero and became popular, so now I'm stuck disliking them while other people rage about how great they are.

Also, if their songs aren't all the same explain this to me... [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIleK5CRcjo]

Pay special attention to how the music video fits all those songs, and also how similar they all sound... oh and come ON! Look at these song titles! Through the FIRE and the Flames, Star FIRE BLACK FIRE, BLACK Winter Night... and this isnt across an immense library of songs or anything... this is TWO ALBUMS! TWO!

I don't think they're bad per se but thats kind of astonishing to think about... also I don't much care for them anymore

That video explains it all pretty much. I tried getting into them at one point because my best friend was, and then i realized that they completely blew. The repetitiveness is certainly quite a drawback as well. The only song I like from them is "Dawn over a new world" because it has an almost 80sish solo in it. I think they got caught up in Through the Fire and the flames mania, wrote all their songs exactly like it, and turned into drunken bastards who don't deserve to sell another album

Except that Through the Fire and the Flames was on their 2007 album, long after their 2003 and 2004 albums had already been released... with similar sounding songs.

Nice try though.

Scratch that then: they wrote all their songs EXACTLY the same, and they got lucky with TTFATF, then they turned into drunken bastards who don't deserve to sell another album. Excuse me for not knowing my "Suckiest bands of the 00s" trivia.

 

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HA!!!

Your Studioforce against my Rhapsody, lets see how they fare then.

Take away Herman Li's effect pedals, and he's not worth a mummer's fart. Playing fast doesn't make you a guitar master.

Not once have I heard Herman Li claim "I AM TEH GREATEST EVAR!!!"

 

[ChromeAlchemist]

Dragon Force is one of the greatest Saturn games ever made.

I see what you did there.

And you weren't lying either. Someone get this man a toffee!

Spoiler

 

[Xbowhyena]

Every band has there specialty, for Dragonforce it's their lead guitar. Don't say you think they suck, you just don't like their music.

 

[Artemis923]

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HA!!!

Your Studioforce against my Rhapsody, lets see how they fare then.

Take away Herman Li's effect pedals, and he's not worth a mummer's fart. Playing fast doesn't make you a guitar master.

Not once have I heard Herman Li claim "I AM TEH GREATEST EVAR!!!"

He doesn't, but plenty of people do.

 

[Artemis923]

Every band has there specialty, for Dragonforce it's their lead guitar. Don't say you think they suck, you just don't like their music.

Aye, I don't like their music, which leads me to believe they suck. XD

 

[djpuppylove789]

Dream Theater is way better, at least they can play their music.

Exactly. DT Plays with 100 times the passion that DF plays with and JP is 10 times the guitarist that Li AND Totman are. Not to mention Portnoy can actually play his drum beats and Labrie can keep his pitch the same live as he can on the albums. Dream Theater FTW!

How the hell could you say that without comparing John Myung to whoever the hell DF's bassist is, AND Dream Theater's keyboardist knocks whoever the hell that other guy is out of the water! I said hell too much in that sentence, you'll have to excuse me.....

My Mistake. I figured I didnt need to explain that since everyone should know Myung is better than the no-name DF bassist and Jordan Rudess is on the Keyboardist Mount Rushmore with Kieth Emerson(ELP), Rick Wakeman(Yes), and Rick Wright (Pink Floyd). Didnt think they needed mentioning.

 

[you rolled a one]

i used to like them but now i perfer night wish and dream evil.

 

[infernovolver]

I personally enjoy DragonForce because they there are many layers of melody, harmony, and rhythm parts in their songs. Second in today's music industry when writing new material 90% of bands copy and paste what's popular. DragonForce on the other hand marches to the beat of their own drum, there's no other band like them.

Personally I liked them because they are fast, technical, and have lots of harmony. Unfortunately that 90% of the music industry also encompasses their bassist and drummer. One of my most loathed things in any band is a drummer that reuses beats, and dragonforce is no exception there. Sure he can play fast and semi-technical stuff- argh who am I kidding? He's fuckin' TERRIBLE. And not just their newest drummer, all of them. Their bassist you can't hear unless they're live, and they suck live. Imagine that.

Not to say that they're bad or anything. They used to be one of my favorite bands of all time, and they have their own unique sound going on. They just are weighed down by a few things. Eventually I discovered other bands I like more and grew higher standards.

In conclusion, I do like them. But... Misunderstood may be an understatement in this circumstance. There's never a universally liked band, and Dragonforce happens to be one of the bands who get the most flak. People insult them, deny they have any ounce of talent, say they speed up their studio recordings, and make other harsh statements based on whatever their opinion may be. If you know anything about the band, you should know this isn't true.
Alas, since you started a Dragonforce thread, there's going to be rampant sniping towards them. And it already runs through every page....... >.<

 

[firehawk259]

well first of all i hate the lyrics

they seem a bit childish and have no real meaning

also they rely on heriman (lead guitarist) too much
one time he cudnt make it to a show

and aparently it sucked

either that or it got cancelled i dunno.

 

[Brown Cap]

They don't play music - they make noise to a beat

Metallica is bettr

 

[Soxafloppin]

They remind me of the power rangers theme tune, which is awesome.

But im not a fan, The lyrics make me giggle like a school girl.

But i supose there talented in there own way.

 

[Blanks]

it's good for me every once in awhile, and a real challenge on guitar hero =)

 

[ItsAChiaotzu]

Easily one of the most misunderstood bands ever. People generally right them off for always sounding the same in all they're songs or for their lyrics. But it seems to me no one pays any attention to their greatest qualities.

I personally enjoy DragonForce because they there are many layers of melody, harmony, and rhythm parts in their songs. Second in today's music industry when writing new material 90% of bands copy and paste what's popular. DragonForce on the other hand marches to the beat of their own drum, there's no other band like them.

And don't even try the "All their songs sound the same" argument here. If that's what you think listen to Heartbreak Armageddon, then My Spirit Will Go On, then Dawn Over a New World.

Also try to keep the hate to a minimum. I'm not trying to blast you for not liking them but simply being the one to step forward and say I like DragonForce.

HA!!!

Your Studioforce against my Rhapsody, lets see how they fare then.

Take away Herman Li's effect pedals, and he's not worth a mummer's fart. Playing fast doesn't make you a guitar master.

You know, Rhapsody play pretty fast....

Joking.
Dragonforce irk me because they're obviously relatively talented musicians who make the most immature music ever.
If you want a real decent band, then look up Outworld, a bit of an acquired taste but what the hey.

 

[Layzor]

I love Dragonforce but take them with a pinch of salt, I know they're cheesey and can't actually play their instruments, but i just love how over the top they are. Childish epically pointless lyrics are fun, not all songs have to move you to tears.

 

[Willwillwritehiswill]

They substitute good music for speed. It's the equivalent of rave music. plus they're dicks offstage too.
I really dislike them.

 

[rowan-thats-me]

when I saw em live I thought they were pretty good, that was abou 2 years ago too, so I assume they would be even better live now.