This time Sam and I co-wrote most of the songs, and also wrote songs on our own. "In the past, was writing most of the material and the rest of the band would contribute to the general arrangements and maybe co-write one or two songs. "Maximum Overload is the first DragonForce album I've put so much into," he said. Leclercq is particularly amped up about the new album, however, and with good reason: it's largely his brainchild. We chose what we thought would work best live, and seeing Russian fans are indeed energetic and excited I'm sure they gonna enjoy our setlist!!" In addition to a rousing after-party, fans that turn out Saturday night can expect an even mix of old and new, Leclercq assures: "We tried to combine new songs and all-time favorites, so it's difficult to imagine what people … are gonna enjoy from the new album. No matter where you are, you're not alone," they belted out in 2014's aptly titled "You're Not Alone." And our hearts forevermore entwined - we'll save the night we said goodbye. "High the mountain we must climb - so far beyond the ocean's tide - we're torn apart but soon we'll all be home. Over the years, the band's passion has expanded beyond the mythical battlefields, but it has not waned. And to the battle on forever standing strong, we feel the fire power of the night warriors," the band sings in "Black Winter Night." "We fight the battle on the fields tonight, to save us from the master of all evil sign. "Valley of the Damned" featured an array of epic anthems. Longtime fans of DragonForce have witnessed a profound evolution from the 2003 album "Valley of the Damned" to 2014's "Maximum Overload." Through the course of 12 years and six albums, band members have come and gone - including the front man, swapping ZP Theart for Marc Hudson, not a position generally thought of as expendable - but the band has not simply pulled it off it has flourished. … If it wasn't for them we wouldn't be doing what we are doing, so fans should definitely be able to take a picture with us, have a chat and buy us a drink (!?) or more," Leclercq said.
"We always come out and hang out with our fans after the show.
What's more, any Muscovite that turns out for the show this weekend can do so with full faith that the band will be game for a party and photos afterward. "The crowd is very energetic, and people are extremely kind and friendly!" "We love playing in Russia! We've always had a great time there, great shows and great parties afterwards!" said bassist and backing vocalist Frederic Leclercq in an e-mail interview with The Moscow Times. British power metal legend DragonForce is set to take Moscow by storm this weekend, leaving a trail of head-banging, epic fantasy lyrics and supersonic guitar solos in its wake.Īs the London-based speed metal sextet prepares to play its first Moscow show since 2012, the members are nothing shy of thrilled.