DragonForce - 'Pixel Prison' (official audio)

Lost in the great unknown
The system power overthrown
On the grid of destiny
Light cycles race and move
On the highway lanes we ride and cruise
In the web of destiny
Dark powers now hunt us down
Gotta move now and escape this town
Through the matrix of our dreams
In the portal light is clear
As we all hide from our growing fears
From the true reality

Blinded by laserlight shadows
But I can’t see now which way now to turn
Now I’ve got to find a way to escape from this game
Don’t want it now it’s your turn to play

So take my life take me out of here
Just carry on the end is near
We play the game but the path we did not choose
So take my life set me free again
My final score I don’t know when
Seems like I was only born to lose
So get ready player 2

Power down, mass overload
A schizophrenic episode
From a sick and twisted mind
Speeding down the endless road
Destroy the primary system code
Welcome to the end of line

Blinded by laserlight shadows
But I can’t see now which way now to turn
Now I’ve got to find a way to escape from this game
Don’t want it now it’s your turn to play
And you’ll not see the end of the day

We face the grid - the highway of reason
So let it out it's a new beginning
We need right now something to believe in
And the dream that our saviour won’t die
So we try

Solos: Sam / Herman / Sam

Now we stand before our universe, the seven seals of time
Only one can lead us to the sun
But time passes slowly by, a new dawn will come
And lead us all back to where we belong

Solo: Herman

Οι DragonForce μας έρχονται από την πρωτεύουσα της Αγγλίας. Δημιουργήθηκαν το μακρινό 1999 (τα δύο πρώτα χρόνια ως DragonHeart), μας συστήνονται ως «Grammy nominated, RIAA Platinum extreme power metal band», αυτοχαρακτηρίζονται ως «the fastest band in the world» και έχουν κυκλοφορήσει -μεταξύ άλλων- εννέα (9) full length albums. Το ένατο (και πλέον πρόσφατο) φέρει τον τίτλο "Warp Speed Warriors" και "βγήκε" προ μηνός...

Δελτίο τύπου: «The world’s fastest band, GRAMMY nominated extreme power metal legends DragonForce, are Warp Speed Warriors! The iconic unit is known for their masterful, unparalleled and lightning-fast signature guitar solos that influenced a whole genre.

The band around virtuoso guitarists and founding members Herman Li and Sam Totman are highly inspired by a myriad of heavy metal styles, fantasy realms and video games.

Formed in 1999, DragonForce has captivated audiences worldwide with their highly successful records and iconic singles, including the platinum-selling hit "Through the Fire and Flames" - the ultimate challenge for gamers on the legendary “Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock”.

Renowned for their epic compositions that expand the boundaries of heavy metal, on their highly anticipated new full-length, DragonForce explore a wider range of varying musical styles than ever before, evolving their sound throughout the exciting musical journey.

Breathtaking opening track “Astro Warrior Anthem” lives up to DragonForce’s reputation as the world's fastest band, captivating the listener from the very beginning and stunning with guitar solos delivered at an extreme speed.

Following Zelda inspired track “Power of the Triforce” keeps the volume high before DragonForce temporarily slows it down for the ballad ”Kingdom of Steel”. Rapid drum patterns and thrilling guitars carry the catchy “Burning Heart”, while chanting “Space Marine Corp” features a strong and uplifting chorus.

Electronic influences on grandiose power metal anthem “The Killer Queen” hypnotize, as singer Marc Hudson’s vocals reach for the skies. On “Doomsday Party”, 80s rock influences meet captivating retro video game soundscapes and epic guitar solos in true DragonForce manner.

The last original track on Warp Speed Warriors, “Pixel Prison”, is followed by DragonForce's unexpected yet brilliant cover of Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)”, that wraps up the epic adventure.

Warp Speed Warriors, produced by Herman Li, Sam Totman and Damien Rainaud -and mixed and mastered by the latter- is a matchless, innovative listening experience that continues the band's legacy with songs that will, without a shadow of a doubt, become instant classics in and beyond the DragonForce canon.»

Band: DragonForce
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Location: London, England
Formed in: 2001
Genre: Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Armageddon, New World Order, Fantasy, Tales
Years active: 1999-2001 (as DragonHeart), 2001-present

Audio: "Pixel Prison"
Album: "Warp Speed Warriors"
Type: Full length
Release date: March 15th, 2024
Label: Napalm Records
Format: CD, 12" vinyl, 2CD, Digital

Track listing:
01. Astro Warrior Anthem
02. Power of the Triforce
03. Kingdom of Steel
04. Burning Heart
05. Space Marine Corp
06. Doomsday Party
07. Prelude to Darkness
08. The Killer Queen
09. Pixel Prison
10. Wildest Dreams (Taylor Swift cover) Bonus Track

Band members:
Herman Li - Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Sam Totman - Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Marc Hudson - Vocals (lead)
Gee Anzalone - Drums, Vocals (backing)
Alicia Vigil - Bass, Vocals (backing)

Guest/Session:
Coen Janssen - Keyboards, Piano, Orchestrations
Emily Alice Ovenden - Vocals (backing)
Leo Unnermark - Vocals (backing)
Damien Rainaud - Vocals (backing)
Lauren - Vocals (backing)
Max Karon - Vocals (choirs)
Steve Francis - Vocals (choirs)
Tim Mekalick - Vocals (choirs)
Isaac Johnston-Lundy - Vocals (choirs)
Josh O'BrienvVocals (choirs)
Sean Ryan Beales - Vocals (choirs)
Chrissy Pantelakis Vocals (choirs)
Dan Biggin - Vocals (choirs)
Peter Hertz - Vocals (choirs)
Andre Joysi - Vocals (choirs)
Dominic Hoare - Vocals (choirs)
Rowena Minatti - Vocals (choirs)
Francis Ausley - Vocals (additional) (Track 5)

Miscellaneous staff:
Damien Rainaud - Mixing, Mastering, Producer
Stan-W Decker - Cover art, Layout
Travis Shinn - Photography
Gilles Giachino - Engineering
Herman Li - Producer
Sam Totman - Producer