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United States (2001 – present)

Dragonlord, sometimes written as DragonLord (occasionally confused with a Spanish power metal band Dragon Lord due to similarities in names), is a North American band. Dragonlord was formed in 2001 as a side project by Eric Peterson and Steve DiGiorgio of Testament and Steve Smyth of Nevermore. It is a result of Eric Peterson’s interest in darker music, and not being able to do that with Testament he formed Dragonlord. The band is notable for having a unique sound that combines elements of black metal (screeching vocals, keyboards) with some thrash guitar influences. Also the band is among the rare examples of in United States (at least, with a big name for themselves). Lyrical themes vary, either about the rage of a dragon (hence the name), death, war, lost love, Satanic or otherwise anti-religious themes (most common in black metal), or a combination of a few.

DiGiorgio later left the group and was replaced by former Testament bassist Derek Ramirez. Lyle Livingston plays keyboards for the band, and Jon Allen is their drummer.

They have released two CDs, Rapture in 2001 and Black Wings of Destiny in 2005.

There was also a Swedish Heavy/Power Metal band with this name during the end of the 90’s.
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  • aphoticapathy

    Black Wings of Destiny is so good.

    25 Mar 12:21pm Reply

  • Brandonismetal

    The 80's called, they want their band name back.

    17 Dec 2012 Reply

  • warfacegod

    Looks like these guys have a new album finally. Can't wait to here it.

    26 Sep 2012 Reply

  • EternalDeath94

    I'm actually enjoying Black Wings of Destiny slightly more that Rapture atm but both albums are pretty good.

    6 Mar 2012 Reply

  • Ukreskowane

    Professional music by professionalists. They two albums are evenly strong - nice guitars work :]

    3 Mar 2012 Reply

  • sinamorebliss

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140530664274&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Dragonlord- Rapture cd for sale on ebay!

    9 Apr 2011 Reply

  • Sculpy

    What's with all the black metal talk? Rapture, at least, is pure modern thrash with some superficial aesthetics a la symphonic BM. Adding fantasy themes and keyboards does not black metal make. Not being critical; I love Rapture... but seriously, Dragonlord isn't anywhere near as black metal as a band like Dimmu Borgir, and Dimmu Borgir is barely even black metal to begin with. Can anyone suggest why Dragonlord is black metal? Eric Peterson claiming it's BM doesn't qualify as an answer.

    2 Mar 2011 Reply

  • Tormentor666666

    UNTIL THE END , FIGHT ON ! \m/

    30 Dec 2010 Reply

  • darkmanv5

    I hope they release a new album, I am kind of bored of the same songs, need more from this band!

    26 Oct 2010 Reply

  • IronRonald

    Eric Peterson es un genio. Testament se da el lujo de tener un guitarrista que paralelamente toca black metal, y otro que hace lo suyo tocando jazz.

    20 Jul 2010 Reply

  • crazyleadsinger

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    15 Jul 2010 Reply

  • GothMan1975

    Wormsaiboty: Agathodaimon is a totally different cup of tea. To me at least. I'm still searching for...

    14 Apr 2010 Reply

  • GodLord0

    \_/

    14 Apr 2010 Reply

  • wormsaiboty

    agathodaimon, GothMan1975... listen to fitth track of the first album and in lenght 0:50 you will just check a RIP-OFF of a seek & destroy riff

    10 Apr 2010 Reply

  • GothMan1975

    I wonder if there is another band that combines symphonic black metal with thrash metal? Dragonlord is so fuckin' great. I'd love to hear more something like this.

    8 Mar 2010 Reply

  • Robin_Vossen

    I asked in our local store for a more Brutal Form of Dimmu Borgir. He surely nailed it with this ^^

    30 Dec 2009 Reply

  • Rakkausjaviha

    Band name and appearance has a lot to do with the quality of music. Amirite?

    5 Dec 2009 Reply

  • nilzzzberghman

    I don't get why anyone would start a band with a shitty name like "Dragonlord" and paint his face all black and white.

    2 Nov 2009 Reply

  • sh_5t0rM

    nice.....

    1 Nov 2009 Reply

  • Adriaan_gtr1

    Eric Peterson is the best!

    9 Oct 2009 Reply
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