Watch: DRAGONFORCE Kicks Off 'Inhuman Rampage' 20th-Anniversary North American Tour In San Diego

On Friday, November 13, epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE kicked off their largest North American tour in more than two decades at The Observatory North Park in San Diego, California.

In celebration of 2026's 20th anniversary of "Inhuman Rampage" — the monumental DRAGONFORCE album that birthed the platinum-selling global phenomenon of "Through The Fire And Flames" and spent 23 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 — the 22-date run is delivering front-to-back performances of "Inhuman Rampage" in a mind-blowing stage production, as well as songs the band has never played on stage and the live debut of brand new music from DRAGONFORCE's upcoming self-titled album, including "Hunger Of The Beast" and the just released "Neverending Nightmare".

Fan-filmed video of the San Diego concert can be seen below.

"Dragonforce" is due out March 19, 2027 via Napalm Records. The LP is DRAGONFORCE's first with ex-ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz as the band's first frontwoman and permanent vocalist, as well as Alessio Garavello, who previously filled in for singer Marc Hudson in DRAGONFORCE in 2016 and in 2023. Alessio is handing the male vocals in DRAGONFORCE, supporting White-Gluz, whose addition to the band was announced in May 2026.

Produced by Jens Bogren and recorded across the U.S., U.K., Canada and Sweden, "Dragonforce" heralds a reintroduction to and continuous evolution of the preeminent pioneers of extreme power metal. Alongside White-Gluz and Garavello, longtime members Herman Li, Sam Totman, Gee Anzalone, Alicia Vigil and new addition Billy Wilkins together take their biggest step forward, elevating new sides to each of their artistry and virtuosic prowess, while building on all of the elements that have made DRAGONFORCE so beloved for nearly three decades and counting. Harkening back to their formative material, "Dragonforce" promises high energy, relentless speed and heavy, triumphant hooks, all woven in ways unlike anything fans have heard from them before.

The era of "Dragonforce" began in September with the launch of new single "Hunger Of The Beast", debuting through a super-charged, ass-kicking live performance video. Written specifically for the multiple dimensions and double-sided skillsets of White-Gluz and Garavello's ferocious range, the song served as the first taste of the forthcoming album, summoning a similarly youthful, uninhibited spirit as the band's classic "Through The Fire And Flames".

DRAGONFORCE co-founder and lead guitarist Herman Li said: "Every time we begin making another album, we just think, 'Wow — I can't believe we're still doing what we love after all these years.' The approach of the tenth album is as important as the first one, or any of the albums, because the way we look at music is we're making a piece of art that's going to be frozen in time. We always try to use everything we've learned from our years of experience, and put that into the new music. This is unlike any DRAGONFORCE album you've ever heard, and unlike any metal albums out there. There's just nothing like it, and everyone listening will realize that straight away. We're not trying to be commercial. We're not trying to be popular. We're not trying to be famous. We make music because we want to make something that we love to hear and elevate our musicianship to the next level."

White-Gluz added: "I have loved the entire process of making music with DRAGONFORCE. It's great to connect with such elite musicians and work together to really bring out the best of our respective styles. I think this new combo of speed and ferocity is refreshing and exciting. It's going to be so much fun to perform live."

Garavello has been a close friend and collaborator of DRAGONFORCE for 25 years. Alessio took over the male-vocals position of Hudson, who is temporarily stepping back from DRAGONFORCE music duties due to an ongoing issue with tinnitus.

Since the release of "Inhuman Rampage" and its signature anthem "Through The Fire And Flames" — the notoriously unbeatable final boss of "Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock" — the Grammy-nominated DRAGONFORCE have welcomed tens of millions of listeners into the fold through their eternally joyous, adrenaline-filled music. Founded in 1999 and based between Los Angeles and London, they have rewritten the rules of heavy metal, while redefining the possibilities of their respective instruments, appearing everywhere from "Despicable Me 4" to "Fortnite Festival", "Brawl Stars" and "Asphalt Legends"; from the covers of dozens of magazines to stages with IRON MAIDEN, Ozzy Osbourne, SLIPKNOT, METALLICA and many more.

DRAGONFORCE is:

Alissa White-Gluz - Lead Vocals
Herman Li - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Sam Totman - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Alessio Garavello - Lead Vocals
Alicia Vigil - Bass, Backing Vocals
Billy Wilkins - Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
Gee Anzalone - Drums, Backing Vocals