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Herman Li asks Misha Mansoor: what is djent?

By Richard Bienstock

The Periphery guitarist explains the sound, and why people think he created it

Dear Guitar Hero - DragonForce's Herman Li answers your questions: "I am a specialist in my own weird guitar sound"

By Mark McStea

The shredder on the band's latest album Extreme Power Metal, his favorite EVH solo and how he developed his mind-bending sweep-picking ability

5 fresh guitar songs you need to hear this week

By Guitar World Staff

This week, we're bringing you everything from a teeth-baring epic from indie stalwarts Big Thief to 5 Seconds of Summer's unlikely collaboration with a six-string legend

DragonForce Detail New Studio Album, ‘Extreme Power Metal,’ Share First Single

By Richard Bienstock

Listen to “Highway to Oblivion” now.

DragonForce Announce New North American and U.K. Tour Dates

By Richard Bienstock

British shred outfit are currently in the studio recording their eighth album.

DragonForce’s Herman Li Auctioning Off One-of-a-Kind Ibanez Prototype

By Richard Bienstock

The guitarist has used the instrument in the studio and onstage with the band.

Watch DragonForce's Herman Li Play a Guitar Solo While Snorkling Underwater

By Richard Bienstock

The guitarist used a special customized waterproof Ibanez for the performance.

Watch Trivium's Matt Heafy Transform Dragonforce's "Through the Fire and Flame" Into a Ballad

By Richard Bienstock

The singer and guitarist has also covered Britney Spears, Celine Dion and more.

DragonForce Premiere New "Midnight Madness" Music Video

By Guitar World Staff

Dragonforce have released the music video for "Midnight Madness," a cut from their most recent album, Reaching Into Infinity, which came out in viaMetal Blade.

DragonForce Premiere New Song, "Judgement Day"

By Damian Fanelli

DragonForce have premiered a new song,"Judgement Day." The track is from their new album,Reaching Into Infinity, whichwill be released May 19 viaMetal Blade Records in the U.S.

Dragonforce's Herman Li Plays “Through the Fire and the Flames” Underwater

By Damian Fanelli

Below, check out some pretty damn impressive footage of Dragonforce's Herman Li playing the guitar solo to “Through the Fire and the Flames” underwater. Well, first in the water, then underwater.

15-Year-Old Guitarist Tina S. Plays DragonForce's "Through the Fire and Flames" — Video

By Damian Fanelli

Babymetal Release Trailer for DragonForce Collaboration, "Road to Resistance" — Video

By Guitar World Staff

This past Monday, Babymetal posted a trailer video for "Road of Resistance," their new collaboration with members of DragonForce.

DragonForce Premiere Cover of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” — Listen

By Guitar World Staff

DragonForce have premiered their cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments or on Facebook!

Dragonforce Premiere "Seasons" Music Video

By Josh Hart

British speed metal band Dragonforce have just premiered their latest music video. Check out the official clip for "Seasons" below.

DragonForce Post Preview Video for New Album, 'The Power Within'

By Josh Hart

British power metal band DragonForce have just posted a new preview video for their new album, The Power Within, featuring audio samples from each song.Check it out below.