Extreme power metal pioneers DragonForce unveil alternate version of ‘Doomsday Party’ as a duet with Elize Ryd of Amaranthe

Extreme power metal unit DragonForce have released a new version of their single ‘Doomsday Party’ as a duet with Elize Ryd of Amaranthe. This version will be included as a bonus track on some editions of DragonForce’s highly anticipated upcoming album Warp Speed Warriors, out 15th March 2024 via Napalm Records.

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Led by guitarists Sam Totman and Herman Li – the latter also known for his successful Twitch channel – the Grammy-nominated band has gained millions of YouTube views on their music videos and boasts nearly 2M monthly listeners on Spotify. On ‘Doomsday Party’, 80s rock influences meet captivating retro video game soundscapes and epic guitar solos in true DragonForce manner, and the original version of the track has already reached over half a million Spotify streams. Elize Ryd’s stunning vocal performance gives the song a new edge. 

DragonForce recently finished their massively successful North American headline tour, which featured a brand-new setlist and stage production, as well as special guests Amaranthe, Nanowar Of Steel and Edge Of Paradise on several sold out dates. Now, DragonForce are preparing for their epic European co-headline tour with Amaranthe and special guests Infected Rain. Kicking off in February 2024 in Hamburg, the tour is selling out fast with shows already sold-out months in advance.

Herman Li on ‘Doomsday Party’ (feat. Elize Ryd): “I’ve been a big fan of Amaranthe since their DEMO release. After our mini collab on my Twitch livestream to produce the track ‘Cyber Sausage Fest’, we were thrilled when Elize was able to create this special duet version of the song with DragonForce. I just love listening to her incredible singing, and Elize’s power dynamic performance on ‘Doomsday Party’ is pure eargasm. I am sure both DragonForce and Amaranthe fans will adore this version of the song too. I’m eagerly anticipating sharing the stage together on our upcoming European co-headline tour!”

Elize Ryd on the collaboration: “One of the most crazy and fun collaborations since the ‘Cyber Sausage Fest’ song. What a banger ‘Doomsday Party’ is! This song makes every cell in my body hyped, that’s what I love about DragonForce’s music. I was extremely happy when I received the request to join in on this track. The vocal recording took place in Stockholm with Jona Tee from H.E.A.T. Finally, I wanna say that it is a huge honor for me to officially take part in DragonForce’s history. Thank you so much for having me. It was incredibly fun to tour with you in the USA and Canada. Can’t wait to see you again on tour in the UK and Europe!”

On Warp Speed Warriors, Herman Li continues: “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!” 

Breathtaking opening track ‘Astro Warrior Anthem’ lives up to DragonForce’s reputation as the world’s fastest band, captivating the listener from the very beginning and stunning with guitar solos delivered at an extreme speed. Following Zelda inspired track ‘Power of the Triforce’ keeps the volume high before DragonForce temporarily slows it down for the ballad ‘Kingdom of Steel’. Rapid drum patterns and thrilling guitars carry the catchy ‘Burning Heart’, while chanting ‘Space Marine Corp’ features a strong and uplifting chorus. Electronic influences on the grandiose power metal anthem ‘The Killer Queen’ hypnotize, as singer Marc Hudson’s vocals reach for the skies. On ‘Doomsday Party’, 80s rock influences meet captivating retro video game soundscapes and epic guitar solos in a true DragonForce manner. The last original track on Warp Speed Warriors, ‘Pixel Prison’, is followed by DragonForce’s unexpected yet brilliant cover of Taylor Swift’s ‘Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)’ as a bonus track that wraps up the epic adventure. 

Warp Speed Warriors was produced, mixed, and mastered by Damien Rainaud at Mix Unlimited in Los Angeles, California with Sam Totman and Herman Li. This album is a matchless, innovative listening experience that continues the band’s legacy with songs that will, without a shadow of a doubt, become instant classics in and beyond the DragonForce canon.

DragonForce‘s fast-selling North American tour, which begins this week, will feature a fresh setlist and an entirely new stage production. The band is joined by special guest Amaranthe, with additional support from Napalm Records labelmates NanowaR of Steel, as well as Edge of Paradise. 

DragonForce has also announced a co-headline UK/EU tour with Amaranthe, with Infected Rain in support. UK dates are:

Mar 22: UK  Bristol, Academy
Mar 23: UK  Manchester, Academy 
Mar 24: UK  London, Roundhouse

DragonForce are:
Herman Li – Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Sam Totman – Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Marc Hudson – Vocals 
Alicia Vigil – Bass, Backing Vocals 
Gee Anzalone – Drums, Backing Vocals

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