(Freeman) Dragonforce is excited to announce the North American headline leg of a colossal world tour that promises to be their most exhilarating to date! Featuring special guests Amaranthe with additional support from Napalm Records labelmates NanowaR of Steel, as well as Edge of Paradise, the tour will begin on October 20, 2023 in Mesa, AZ.
After visiting many major cities across the US and Canada, the tour will culminate in a grand finale in Los Angeles, CA on November 19. DRAGONFORCE promises to take their unique stage production to new heights, presenting a fresh setlist that includes new tracks, songs not played for a long time and beloved classics.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:00AM local time. To secure your spot, visit dragonforce.com for ticket options and limited VIP upgrades.
In the meantime, European fans can catch the band's energetic live performance at their remaining summer festival shows at Leyendas del Rock and Summer Breeze Open Air.
DRAGONFORCE frontman Herman Li on the signing to Napalm Records: "We are absolutely thrilled to join forces with Napalm Records, a true powerhouse in the metal music universe! This marks the beginning of an epic new chapter for DRAGONFORCE, and we're eager to see what our collaboration will bring to our fans around the world!"
Napalm Records Managing Director Thomas Caser adds:
"It's an absolute honor to team up with the mighty DRAGONFORCE and announce this signing today. Their speed, sound and hooks are undeniably legendary along with their captivating and unique concepts! We look forward to getting their new music out to the world!"
Herman Li adds on the tour: "We're really looking forward to touring in the US and Canada again. We've prepared a new setlist with some brand new songs that we'll be releasing before the tour begins. Alongside these, we'll also be playing some older songs that haven't been in our setlist for a long time, as well as some classic favorites that are a must. It's shaping up to be a fantastic tour!"
North American Tour 2023
w/ Amaranthe, NanowaR of Steel + Edge of Paradise
Oct 20 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater*
Oct 21 - Albuquerque, NM - Revel*
Oct 23 - Austin, TX - Empire Garage
Oct 24 - Dallas, TX - The Granada
Oct 25 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
Oct 27 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
Oct 28 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
Oct 30 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade - Heaven
Oct 31 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground
Nov 01 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
Nov 03 - New York, NY - Palladium Time Square
Nov 04 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Nov 05 - Montreal, QC - MTelus
Nov 06 - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall
Nov 08 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theater
Nov 09 - Detroit, MI - The Majestic
Nov 10 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Nov 11 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
Nov 12 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater
Nov 14 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
Nov 15 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
Nov 16 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
Nov 18 - Berkeley, CA - UC Theater
Nov 19 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
* no NanowaR of Steel
Dragonforce Celebrate Album Release With 'Burning Heart' Video
Taylor Swift's 'Wildest Dreams' Given Power Metal Makeover By DragonForce
Dethklok and Babymetal Announced Special Babyklok Shows
Dragonforce Share 'Power of the Saber Blade' Video
On The Record: The dB's- Rick Monroe and the Hitmen- Atlas Maior- Stoned Jesus
Hot In The City: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Opens in Surprise, Arizona
What's Doing With Dave Koz? Christmas Carols and Cool Cruises!
On The Record: Craft Recordings Announces Record Store Day Exclusives
Live: T Bone Burnett Rocks Phoenix
Three Days Grace Share First Adam Gontier Reunion Song 'Mayday'
Twenty On Pilots Share 'The Line' From Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 Soundtrack
Motley Crue Dr. Feelgood Pharmacy Independent Retail Takeovers Start Today
Nothing More Scores 3rd No. 1 With 'Angel Song'
Frontiers Rock Festival Returning After 6-Year Hiatus
Bury Tomorrow Unleash 'What If I Burn' Video
Converge Added To Fire in the Mountains Festival
Pop Evil Take Fans On 'Deathwalk' With New Video