DragonForce has 16 people listed as members according to MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-08. This list reflects the database’s detailed records of all individuals who have been part of the band since its formation in 1999. Below, you will find a breakdown of current and former members, the original line-up, a timeline of membership, and how these line-ups correspond to the band’s studio albums.
Current Members
- Herman Li – background vocals, guitar, years: 1999–present
- Sam Totman – background vocals, guitar, years: 1999–present
- Vadim Pruzhanov – background vocals, keyboards, years: 2001–present
- Marc Hudson – lead vocals, years: 2011–present
- Gee Anzalone – drums, years: 2014–present
- Alicia Vigil – background vocals, electric bass guitar, years: 2022–present
- Alissa White‐Gluz – lead vocals, years: 2026–present
Former Members
- Didier Almouzni – drums, years: 1999–2003
- Matej – drums, years: 1999–1999
- Steve Scott – background vocals, bass guitar, years: 1999–2000
- Steve Williams – background vocals, keyboards, years: 1999–2000
- Diccon Harper – background vocals, bass guitar, years: 2000–2002
- ZP Theart – lead vocals, years: 2001–2010
- Adrian Lambert – background vocals, bass guitar, years: 2002–2005
- Dave Mackintosh – drums, years: 2003–2014
- Frédéric Leclercq – background vocals, electric bass guitar, years: 2006–2019
Original Line-up
- Herman Li – background vocals, guitar, years: 1999–present
- Sam Totman – background vocals, guitar, years: 1999–present
Line-up Timeline
| Member | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Didier Almouzni | drums | 1999–2003 |
| Herman Li | background vocals, guitar | 1999–present |
| Matej | drums | 1999–1999 |
| Sam Totman | background vocals, guitar | 1999–present |
| Steve Scott | background vocals, bass guitar | 1999–2000 |
| Steve Williams | background vocals, keyboards | 1999–2000 |
| Diccon Harper | background vocals, bass guitar | 2000–2002 |
| Vadim Pruzhanov | background vocals, keyboards | 2001–present |
| ZP Theart | lead vocals | 2001–2010 |
| Adrian Lambert | background vocals, bass guitar | 2002–2005 |
| Dave Mackintosh | drums | 2003–2014 |
| Frédéric Leclercq | background vocals, electric bass guitar | 2006–2019 |
| Marc Hudson | lead vocals | 2011–present |
| Gee Anzalone | drums | 2014–present |
| Alicia Vigil | background vocals, electric bass guitar | 2022–present |
| Alissa White‐Gluz | lead vocals | 2026–present |
Line-ups and Albums
DragonForce has released nine studio albums between 2003 and 2024. The members active during each album’s release year, according to their listed years, are as follows:
- Valley of the Damned (2003): Herman Li, Sam Totman, Didier Almouzni, Diccon Harper (until 2002, so not active in 2003), Adrian Lambert (until 2005), Vadim Pruzhanov (from 2001), ZP Theart (from 2001)
Therefore, the 2003 line-up for this album includes Herman Li, Sam Totman, Didier Almouzni, Adrian Lambert, Vadim Pruzhanov, and ZP Theart.
- Sonic Firestorm (2004): Herman Li, Sam Totman, Didier Almouzni, Adrian Lambert, Vadim Pruzhanov, ZP Theart
- Inhuman Rampage (2005): Herman Li, Sam Totman, Didier Almouzni, Adrian Lambert (until 2005), Vadim Pruzhanov, ZP Theart
- Ultra Beatdown (2008): Herman Li, Sam Totman, Dave Mackintosh (from 2003), Frédéric Leclercq (from 2006), Vadim Pruzhanov, ZP Theart
- The Power Within (2012): Herman Li, Sam Totman, Dave Mackintosh, Frédéric Leclercq, Vadim Pruzhanov, Marc Hudson (from 2011)
- Maximum Overload (2014): Herman Li, Sam Totman, Dave Mackintosh (until 2014), Frédéric Leclercq, Vadim Pruzhanov, Marc Hudson, Gee Anzalone (from 2014)
- Reaching Into Infinity (2017): Herman Li, Sam Totman, Gee Anzalone, Frédéric Leclercq, Vadim Pruzhanov, Marc Hudson
- Extreme Power Metal (2019): Herman Li, Sam Totman, Gee Anzalone, Frédéric Leclercq (until 2019), Vadim Pruzhanov, Marc Hudson
- Warp Speed Warriors (2024): Herman Li, Sam Totman, Gee Anzalone, Alicia Vigil (from 2022), Vadim Pruzhanov, Marc Hudson, Alissa White‐Gluz (from 2026, so not active in 2024)
Note that Alissa White‐Gluz joined in 2026, after the release of Warp Speed Warriors, so she was not part of the band during that album’s release.
How This List Was Compiled
This list of DragonForce members was compiled exclusively from the MusicBrainz database’s ‘member of band’ relations, with the retrieval date of 2026-10-08. Only individuals with a ‘member of band’ relation to DragonForce are included. Touring musicians, session players, or collaborators without this relation are not listed. The information is based on the roles and years explicitly stated in MusicBrainz and the linked Wikipedia article, reflecting the database’s current state as of the retrieval date.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many members of DragonForce are listed?
- There are 16 members listed in total, including both current and former members.
- Who are the current members without an end date?
- The current members without an end date are Herman Li, Sam Totman, Vadim Pruzhanov, Marc Hudson, Gee Anzalone, Alicia Vigil, and Alissa White‐Gluz.
- Who does MusicBrainz mark as original members?
- Herman Li and Sam Totman are marked as original members in the MusicBrainz database.
- Where does this member data come from?
- The member data comes from MusicBrainz ‘member of band’ relations, retrieved on 2026-10-08, supplemented by the linked Wikipedia article for DragonForce.
Final Thoughts
DragonForce’s membership has evolved over the years, reflecting changes in the band’s sound and direction. This detailed listing provides a clear view of who has contributed to DragonForce’s music throughout its history according to official records.
For any further details not covered here, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia remain the primary sources of verified information on DragonForce’s members and line-ups.
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