Marc Hudson

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Marcus Hudson
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Background information
Born (1987-02-11) 11 February 1987 (age 37)
Eynsham, Oxford, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2011–present
Member of

Marcus Hudson (born February 11, 1987) is a British singer, mostly known for being the current lead singer of the London based power metal-band DragonForce.

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On 2 March 2011, Hudson was announced as the new singer of DragonForce. [1] [2] His first show with DragonForce was in August 2011 when the band opened for Iron Maiden. During that show, they debuted a new song titled "Cry Thunder". [3]

With Hudson, DragonForce released five studio albums, as well as a video album and a number of singles. He has also collaborated as a guest singer with other acts like Karmaflow, Prospekt and Gyze. [4]

On August 25, 2023, Hudson released his first solo album Starbound Stories. The album features guests including Frédéric Leclercq, Syu, Jacky Vincent, Ryoji Shinomoto, Adrienne Cowan and Steve Terreberry. [5]

Discography

With DragonForce

Solo

Collaborations

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References

  1. "DragonForce Reveal New Singer". DragonForce.com. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
  2. Hynes, Ollie (2 March 2011). "Dragonforce Announces New Singer, Marc Hudson, After Year-Long Search". MetalUnderground.com.
  3. "Interview with Herman Li". Metaltraveller.com. April 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  4. "JAPAN'S GYZE RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK OF NEW EP; BONUS TRACK FEATURES DRAGONFORCE VOCALIST MARC HUDSON". bravewords.com. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  5. "DRAGONFORCE Frontman MARC HUDSON Announces First Solo Album, 'Starbound Stories'". blabbermouth.net. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.