DragonForce have unveiled a new Zelda-inspired single, Power of the Triforce.
The first single to be released from their freshly announced ninth full-length Warp Speed Warriors which is scheduled for release March 15 on Nuclear Blast, Power of the Triforce is pure DragonForce material, with hyperactive guitar virtuosity standing out amdist a cracking power metal soundscape.
Power of the Triforce arrives accompanied by a Zelda-themed video.
Directed by Jake Woodbridge, the video features the band performing live in the Zelda environment Hyrule Castle and laying waste to a suspiciously Ganon-looking nemesis with the Master Sword.
Speaking on the track, bandleader and guitar god Herman Li shares "We’re thrilled to unveil our latest track, a powerful homage inspired by one of our favorite video-game franchises, Zelda!” “We’re eager for metal enthusiasts of all tastes to discover something special within its depths. Brace yourselves, as we’re gearing up to unleash this sonic adventure live during our upcoming tours!”
Regarding the announcement of Warp Speed Warriors Li states "After four years of creative incubation, we are beyond excited to release what we believe to be our most ambitious and grandiose record yet,” continued Li. “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!"
DragonForce - Warp Speed Warriors
1. Astro Warrior Anthem
2. Power of the Triforce
3. Kingdom of Steel
4. Burning Heart
5. Space Marine Corp
6. Doomsday Party
7. Prelude to Darkness
8. The Killer Queen
9. Pixel Prison
Earlier this year, the band released footage of them playing Through The Fire and Flames live, while going down a water slide.
The wet and wild footage was captured during the band's performance on the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. Watch below as Herman Li and bass player Alicia Vigil climb the stairs to the waterslide and then take a ride down it, all while continuing to shred the Inhuman Rampage anthem. Li and Vigil also takes a soak in the ship's spa, while continuing to melt faces with his otherworldly guitar playing.
Li has shred underwater previously, so this latest feat seems to be an effort to surpass those exploits. Through The Fire and Flames appears on DragonForce's third album, Inhuman Rampage which was released via Roadrunner Records in 2005.
Power of the Triforce has been added to our Metal Maniacs playlist
