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Dragonforce

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4.5

54 of 56(96%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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5 / 5

DragonForce-A Legend in the making!

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When the band pulled a very luck 10-11 year old kid out of the audience to head-bang on-stage with them during "Through the Fire & Flames." @

Setlist: Fury Of The Storm, Heroes Of Our Time, Reasons To Live, Disciples of Babylon, Starfire, Keyboard Duel, Operation Ground and Pound, Fields Of Despair, When Dragons Rule, The Last Journey Home, Valley Of The Damned, Encore: Strike Of The Ninja, Through The Fire And Flames @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn!!!! Sonata Arctica @

Posted 11/03/2009

by jab13bull

Location: Chicago north suburbs

This show was worth every inch of the $5 Footlong Subway sub I had to eat for the tickets. Truthfully I'd have paid the regular price and then some. To see this band up close at a small venue was a totally different experience than the last time I saw them (Ozzfest '06). Herman Li & Sam Totman are guitar-soloing prodigies. This band's unique formula of heavy metal; mixing Classic, Progressive, and Speed Metal is a true adrenaline rush to hear performed live. If you think "Through the Fire and Flames" is awesome when you're running through it on your Guitar Hero game, then you'll truly be floored to see it performed right before your eyes in all its glory!

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When the band pulled a very luck 10-11 year old kid out of the audience to head-bang on-stage with them during "Through the Fire & Flames." @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn!!!! Sonata Arctica @

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Review 2 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

dragonforce and taking dawn was awesome

House of Blues Sunset Strip @

- Hollywood @

,CA @

- Fri, Sep 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: taking dawn and dragonforce taking the stage @

Opening act(s): taking dawn @

Posted 10/19/2009

by mysticcastle

Location: los angeles

i loved it!! will attend a dragonforce and taking dawn concert again

House of Blues Sunset Strip @

- Hollywood @

,CA @

- Fri, Sep 18, 2009 @

Favorite moment: taking dawn and dragonforce taking the stage @

Opening act(s): taking dawn @

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Review 3 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Dragonforce best live show I've seen!!!!

The Regency Ballroom @

- San Francisco @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Opening with Fury of the Storm and endless guitar shredding. @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn and Sonata Arctica @

Posted 10/13/2009

by Spectre2112

Location: SF Bay Area

Dragonforce puts on the best shown I have seen. They take so much energy on stage and play the fastest music I have heard and seen. Watching major guitar shredding to that long of a period is truely amazing. Every member of the band carried this energy, not just the Sam and Herman. The keyboard player bought out the keytar and started shredding out keyboard solos alongside the guitarists. Taking Dawn was a solid performance as the first opener and Sonata Arctica was a great opener, much better than I expected. I would see Sonata Arctica again for sure. But Dragonforce was just freaking awesome.

The Regency Ballroom @

- San Francisco @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Opening with Fury of the Storm and endless guitar shredding. @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn and Sonata Arctica @

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Review 4 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Sonata Arctica + Dragonforce = AMAZING!

Rams Head Live! @

- Baltimore @

,MD @

- Wed, Oct 7, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Sonata Arctica playing "Full Moon" and the keyboard solo song from Dragonforce. @

Setlist: Taking Dawn: Take Me Away, Chain. Sonata Arctica: Black & White, 8th Commandment, Full Moon, Last Drop Falls. Dragonforce: Operation Ground and Pound, Where Dragons Rule, Last Journey Home, Fields of Despair, Valley of the Damned, Through the Fire and the Flames. @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn, which was a new experience for me. @

Posted 10/08/2009

by Katana

Location: Gettysburg

This was the second concert I have ever been to in my life and it was so much fun! I'd never heard Taking Dawn before but Sonata Arctica and Dragonforce are two of my favorite bands, so i was really happy that I got to see them. My only complaint was that the drums were amped up so loud that you couldn't hear the lyrics very well. For Sonata Arctica it wasn't bad, but for Dragonforce and Taking Dawn it was very hard to understand them. Other than that, it was amazing! Sonata Arctica was a lot of fun to watch, very funny and they played several of my favorite songs. Thank you so much for playing "Full Moon!" That is my aboslute favorite song! And the keyboardist for Dragonforce was a riot! I could not believe how fast he was playing for several of those numbers! Thanks once again for an amazing experience!

Rams Head Live! @

- Baltimore @

,MD @

- Wed, Oct 7, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Sonata Arctica playing "Full Moon" and the keyboard solo song from Dragonforce. @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn, which was a new experience for me. @

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Review 5 for Dragonforce

4 / 5

Taking Dawn - Sonata Arctica - Dragonforce: A+

Rams Head Live! @

- Baltimore @

,MD @

- Wed, Oct 7, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Herman Li accidentally kicked Sam Totman in the nuts. Sam just kept on playing through the rest of the song! @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn, Sonata Arctica, Dragonforce @

Posted 10/08/2009

by Kentworth

Location: Catonsville

All three bands had amazing talent and put on a great show. However, Sonata Arctica and Dragonforce were particularly fantastic. Sonata rattled off several of their hit tracks, and Dragonforce blew the crowd away with phenomenal performances and hilarious antics.

Rams Head Live! @

- Baltimore @

,MD @

- Wed, Oct 7, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Herman Li accidentally kicked Sam Totman in the nuts. Sam just kept on playing through the rest of the song! @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn, Sonata Arctica, Dragonforce @

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Review 6 for Dragonforce

4 / 5

great show

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Posted 10/06/2009

by shapeshafter

Location: chicao

great show, love this band, they have a really good time playing and it shows. sound shoulda been better tho saw them at the house of blues in december 08 and the lead guitars really ripped thru the rest of their huge, busy, sound. this time i had difficulty hearing some solos and the sound guy appeared to be behind when switching sound levels on the instruments on occasion but still a fantastic time ill be back whenever they come thru. also they never played soldiers of the wasteland which is my favorite dragonforce song but i aint complainin great show great setlist

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

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Review 7 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

First concert, better than expected.

Sound Academy @

- Toronto @

,ON @

- Fri, Oct 2, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Herman and Sam trading solos about 5 feet away on my side of the stage, while mocking each other. @

Setlist: I don't remember the order. Valley of the Damned, Strike of the Ninja, Through the Fire and Flames, Fields of Despair, Operation Ground and Pound, Last Journey Home, Reasons to Live, Where Dragons Rule, maybe others. @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn, Sonata Arctica @

Posted 10/04/2009

by Anonymous

Location: detroit

I'd never been to a real concert before in my life, and was excited that two of my favorite bands, Dragonforce and Sonata Arctica, would be playing.

The first thing I noticed was how small the venue was and how close to the stage I could get. It was quite an experience being within a dozen feet of those guitar gods. The opening act, Taking Dawn, was an excellent choice, and I appreciated their interaction with the crowd.

While Sonata Arctica could've played longer, they did pick some of their best songs to play, and the sound quality was incredibly clear and not too loud.

Dragonforce was truly amazing, the stage setup was stellar. The small size meant it had a very personal feel, and the long setlist (compared to Sonata, at least) made it feel like the concert went on forever. ZP's water throwing at the crowd was fun to see as usual, and Herman's crowd-surfing while continuing to play his lead was pretty darn cool.

Sound Academy @

- Toronto @

,ON @

- Fri, Oct 2, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Herman and Sam trading solos about 5 feet away on my side of the stage, while mocking each other. @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn, Sonata Arctica @

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Review 8 for Dragonforce

4 / 5

Dragonforce guitar playing was phenomenal!

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When ZP Theart brought 2 young teens (11-13yrs) to the stage so they could jam with the band! That was great! @

Opening act(s): Sonata Arctica, Taking Dawn @

Posted 10/03/2009

by plasticmaster

Location: Northern Indiana

I'm an older heavy metal fan of groups like AC/DC and Metalica. At 47 years old, I've haven't kept up with the new stuff. So we get a Guitar Hero game and my 15 year old son hooks me into playing with him. That's where I discovered Dragonforce. The music is phenomenal; full of content and complex in technicality. So we decided to do a first-class Dragonforce concert at the HOB Chicago. Front row, center stage. I've been to a few concerts in my day so I know where I like to stand (up close and in your face!). But I noticed my wife and I were among the oldest in the front row crowd. (The old people were stationed (smartly) around the periphery. My son was geeked (his first heavy metal concert). The group played to the crowd which was awesome! They looked like they had a lot of fun! I found I really liked the music (for an old guy) and also that of Sonata Arctica whom I had never heard of. Taking Dawn was young band and a good choice for an opener. I'd go again, but I'd leave my son in the front row and I'd set comfortably around the edge. I was exhausted after the concert (we were on the edge of a mosh pit). It was definately a good night. I'll be purchasing more Dragonforce and Sonata Arctica music in the future! Good Job House of Blues! Excellent Job Dragonforce!!!

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When ZP Theart brought 2 young teens (11-13yrs) to the stage so they could jam with the band! That was great! @

Opening act(s): Sonata Arctica, Taking Dawn @

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Review 9 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Sonata Arctica should HEADLINE!

Sound Academy @

- Toronto @

,ON @

- Fri, Oct 2, 2009 @

Favorite moment: ALL OF SONATA ARCTICA @

Setlist: possibly not correct order, but Sonata Arctica; In Black and White, Flag in the Ground, Last Drop Falls, Full Moon, 8th Commandment, Don't Say a Word @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn @

Posted 10/03/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Sound Academy, Toronto, ON, CA

I saw Sonata Arctica last year at Sound Academy with Nightwish and they were both great. This year, I didn't know who Taking Dawn was, but they were much better than I had first expected. Sonata Arctica is almost too great for words....and DragonForce has only one song that they play over and over with different lyrics. I am somewhat glad they played after SA, because I got so bored I left halfway through. It wasn't just me either, most of the crowd was in a lull for DragonForce after SA's amazing performance.

I hope the message gets through that Sonata Arctica is popular enough to be HEADLINING THEIR OWN TOURS.

Sound Academy @

- Toronto @

,ON @

- Fri, Oct 2, 2009 @

Favorite moment: ALL OF SONATA ARCTICA @

Setlist: possibly not correct order, but Sonata Arctica; In Black and White, Flag in the Ground, Last Drop Falls, Full Moon, 8th Commandment, Don't Say a Word @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn @

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Review 10 for Dragonforce

4 / 5

Only for Sonata Arctica!!!

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Every second Sonata Arctica was up on stage!!! (E.Vil and Tony forever rock on!!!) @

Setlist: Sonata's: Flag In The Ground, Full Moon, The Last Amazing Grays, ect... @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn, Sonata Arctica! @

Posted 10/02/2009

by Anonymous

Sonata Arctica was worth the entire price of the ticket! They are fabulous performers and musicians!!! They are also such nice people, i would recommend seeing them to anyone!

However, Dragonforce was hugely disappointing. I left after their first song.

Takeing Dawn did a pretty good job, i wouldn't mind seeing them again.

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Every second Sonata Arctica was up on stage!!! (E.Vil and Tony forever rock on!!!) @

Setlist: Sonata's: Flag In The Ground, Full Moon, The Last Amazing Grays, ect... @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn, Sonata Arctica! @

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Review 11 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Fantastic Show!

Beaumont Club @

- Kansas City @

,MO @

- Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @

Posted 10/02/2009

by Pat53

DragonForce and Sonata Arctica were fantastic! An incredibly high energy show with two bands I love but never expected to see. The Beaumont Club is a good venue, well worth the 2 1/2 hour drive we had to get there. I highly recommend both the bands and the venue.

Beaumont Club @

- Kansas City @

,MO @

- Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @

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Review 12 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Posted 10/01/2009

by scbk37

Location: Highland, IN

Dragonforce is one of the best bands I've ever seen. These guys are truly incredible musicians. The intensity they bring to a show is amazing. I hope they come back soon!

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

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Review 13 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Dragonforce was awesome

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: i don't think i had a favorite moment the whole show was great @

Opening act(s): sonata artica was great and what we seen of taking dawn was awesome @

Posted 10/01/2009

by aschthebloody

Location: il

the whole show was a great time i loved every moment the set list for each band was great the group i went with ended up most of the first band but from what we seen we looked and the house of blues was a nice venue

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: i don't think i had a favorite moment the whole show was great @

Opening act(s): sonata artica was great and what we seen of taking dawn was awesome @

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Review 14 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Keytar! In the HOUSE!

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Posted 10/01/2009

by djmikeyz28

Location: North Aurora, IL

Dragonforce kicked ass. Blindingly fast, and a surprisingly heavy amount of the keytar throughout. If you haven't seen them, do it. Do it now. Awesome show!

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

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Review 15 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Dragonforce was so much fun!

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: ZP bringing the 12 year old in our group on stage during the encore @

Setlist: Fury of the storm, Heroes of our time, reasons to live, Diciples of Babylon, starfire, Keyboard duet, fields of despair, heart of a dragon, Operation ground and pound , Last journey home, Valley of the damned, then Strike of the ninaja and Through the Fire and the Flame for encores @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn (surprisingly good for an opening band) and Sonata Arctica who were also amazing. @

Posted 10/01/2009

by Metalheaven

Location: USA

Went with 4 kids ages 12 and 17. I myself do not fit into either of these age groups being somewhat older that 17. I found that even with the differences in all of our ages, everyone had a great time. Dragonforce is just fun to watch. They always put on a great show.

However, if you are fortunate enough to be down in front as we were, prepare to get wet.

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: ZP bringing the 12 year old in our group on stage during the encore @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn (surprisingly good for an opening band) and Sonata Arctica who were also amazing. @

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Review 16 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Killer Good

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Can't even say there was ONE favorite moment @

Posted 10/01/2009

by Tetragurl

Location: Chicago

If you are a metal fan. This band is truly great entertainment. Their drummer drives this band with incredible frenzy. I can't imagine how hard it was to find keyboards and guitarists to keep up with him. They managed to do it and this band makes it all seem so easy. I think they are one of the most harmonic metal bands on the face of the earth. LONG LIVE DRAGON FORCE! I had never heard Sonata Arctica but was incredibly impressed. I will be purchasing their CD's. House of Blues is a great venue. A good time had by all!

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Can't even say there was ONE favorite moment @

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Review 17 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Dragonforce was RAWKINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: All @

Posted 10/01/2009

by bobbired

Location: House of Blues

Dragonforce is a creation of indiviual talents of vocal, keyboard,base guitar that is the greatest show i have seen in a long time, Young,Talented,Hot and brash just the way I like my rock music. and to top it off the quickwitted eyeplay, and that gorgeous hair is eneogh to make me always be a fan of Dragonforce. KEEP RAWKING

House of Blues Chicago @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Wed, Sep 30, 2009 @

Favorite moment: All @

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Review 18 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Beaumont Club @

- Kansas City @

,MO @

- Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @

Favorite moment: the fives of course @

Setlist: Desciples of Babylon, Strike of the ninja, valley of the damned, fury of the storm, @

Opening act(s): sonata arctica was great @

Posted 10/01/2009

by Anonymous

the venue was great because we could get really close to the band. Sonota Arctica was awsome and Dragonforce played all of my favorite songs. I scored a five from ZP and Hermin

Beaumont Club @

- Kansas City @

,MO @

- Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @

Favorite moment: the fives of course @

Setlist: Desciples of Babylon, Strike of the ninja, valley of the damned, fury of the storm, @

Opening act(s): sonata arctica was great @

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Review 19 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Very good event

Beaumont Club @

- Kansas City @

,MO @

- Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Key-tar duet between Dragonforce's keyboardist and Sonata Arctica's keyboardist. @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn, Sonata Arctica @

Posted 09/30/2009

by Fred32165461465

Despite only 500 people or so attending this show, it was great. The fans that did come were of the best sort. They knew the lyrics, responded well to the band, and were very friendly to each other. All three bands preformed professionally doing what I believe was as good of a show as could be possibly expected of them. Lots of energy, light heartedness, and fan participation.

Beaumont Club @

- Kansas City @

,MO @

- Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Key-tar duet between Dragonforce's keyboardist and Sonata Arctica's keyboardist. @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn, Sonata Arctica @

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Review 20 for Dragonforce

5 / 5

Sonata + Dragonforce + Taking Dawn =MASSIVE DAMAGE

Beaumont Club @

- Kansas City @

,MO @

- Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Moment where both the Dragonforce keyboardist and Sonata keyboardist come out and have a keytar battle. @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn @

Posted 09/29/2009

by RellikEvol

Location: oklahoma city

Open gig: Taking Dawn
Taking Dawn is a newer band and they are very energetic. They will definitely go far in life. It seemed as if the bass was too loud at times and sometimes you could not even hear the singer screaming into the mic, but that is easily fixed with a good sound crew. Tons of potential and i will definitely look into their cd in January.

Second gig: Sonata Arctica.
Sonata is a great band to watch. Very energetic and also love to play pranks on either other mid concert. They add a great amount of humor into the show to make it the perfect balance of humor and music. Seeing the keyboardist at work is amazing and getting to hang out with after the show makes for a unforgettable evening.

Final gig: Dragonforce
Dragonforce certainly does not like to pull out any of the stops in their concerts. Their music is fast paced and so are their concerts. Many times the ending of one song will immediately start the next. Makes the concert go by too fast, but you certianly get your fill of Dragonforce by the end. Whether they are jumping all over the stage, singing and drinking Corona at the same time, or just play pushing each other around while playing they certainly know how to keep the crowd entertained either by their music or their antics.

Beaumont Club @

- Kansas City @

,MO @

- Mon, Sep 28, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Moment where both the Dragonforce keyboardist and Sonata keyboardist come out and have a keytar battle. @

Opening act(s): Taking Dawn @

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