About this album
Sound:
"Epic guitar solos and soaring vocals create a relentless power metal odyssey full of fantasy themes."
Where they were
Released on May 19, 2017, 'Reaching Into Infinity' is DragonForce's seventh studio album, coming after their 2014 effort 'Maximum Overload.' At this stage in their career, the band was solidifying their status as power metal stalwarts while experimenting with more progressive song structures and lyrical content.
Why it matters
'Reaching Into Infinity' debuted at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart, marking one of their highest chart positions. The album received positive reviews for its ambitious compositions and showcased the band's growth, solidifying their influence in the power metal scene.
Essential tracks
- "Judgement Day" — With its complex arrangements and powerful chorus, 'Judgement Day' exemplifies DragonForce's signature sound while tackling themes of fate and redemption.
- "War!" — 'War!' features driving rhythms and anthemic melodies, capturing the band's energetic spirit and ability to engage audiences during live performances.
- "The Edge of the World" — This eleven-minute epic combines intricate storytelling with dynamic shifts in tempo, showcasing the band's musical prowess and lyrical depth.
Release Date
May 19, 2017
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Reaching Into Infinity 1:26
- 2 Ashes of the Dawn 4:34
- 3 Judgement Day 6:14
- 4 Astral Empire 5:25
- 5 Curse of Darkness 5:35
- 6 Silence 4:51
- 7 Midnight Madness 6:21
- 8 War! 5:19
- 9 Land of Shattered Dreams 5:00
- 10 The Edge of the World 11:04
- 11 Our Final Stand 5:04
- 12 Hatred and Revenge 5:26
- 13 Evil Dead 3:22
Disc 2
- 1 Holding On (live at Woodstock Festival, Poland 2016) 7:05
- 2 Heroes of Our Time (live at Woodstock Festival, Poland 2016) 9:26
- 3 Operation Ground and Pound (live at Woodstock Festival, Poland 2016) 8:11
- 4 Holding On (Four Cameras Multiple Angles View version) 7:05
- 5 Heroes of Our Time (Four Cameras Multiple Angles View version) 9:26
- 6 Operation Ground and Pound (Four Cameras Multiple Angles View version) 8:11
