DragonForce - Valley of the Damned (Official HQ)

[@dragonforce]

We are re-releasing all our songs here on youtube in high quality uncompressed audio with lyrics. Let us know what you think of each songs. Thanks!

[@Nick_Morningstar]

yall are awesome!!!

[@gustavoaraujo6923]

All of them are absolutely amazing. My favorite band ever

[@victormendoza871]

Used to blast this on my IPod back then . Brings back memories of skating and high school

[@maxwellleatherman]

Sounds amazing! This song is such a banger.

[@mlsjpk]

Can you upload the missing songs for the dvd in Japan too? Would be great. Thanks.

[@mitchellneu]

Got into DragonForce in high school 10 years ago. One of my favorite DragonForce songs back then, and still is today!

[@flightg97shadowgarth32]

For me, it has been 9 years since I got into DragonForce. I was in 7th grade when I discovered and fell in love with their music.

[@GuillermoSmyser]

I got into them in high school (longer than 10yr tho!) and my gf at the time gave me this album on CD when she realized it was the only one I didn’t have. Very considerate and one of the nicest gifts I’ve gotten. No occasion, just “here ya go”

[@bubonikkronik6561]

thats awesome. Same for me, but high school was 15 year ago!

[@Moolers]

I heard this when it came out in 2003, but it still blew me away even though I had already listened to a lot of power metal.

[@SidewinderEdinburgh]

I also got I to them in high school... 20yrs ago lol

[@andrewpatterson3662]

People might say Through the Fire and the Flames is the anthem of DragonForce, but I say Valley of the Damned is the true anthem.

[@KittycatKye]

I can't agree with you more! TTFAF blew my mind when I first heard it, but this song is arguably more representative of the band as a whole.

[@sirzechsazazel1150]

This. It's THE Dragonforce song

[@erikaalmeidavega78]

Couldn't agree with you more Andrew!! TTFAF is I guess the most well known around the world, but as you say, Valley is the definition of a true anthem! It's certainly the first track that comes to my mind when I think Dragonforce! x 😃💣💥🤘🖤🎸🥁🎶🎤

[@lunarslingshot1442]

Totally agree with this. LOVE this tune.

[@Dino-god69]

im torn between this and soldiers of the wasteland but agreed nonetheless lol

[@hernanar3647]

The change in the pre-chorus from "On the wings of death by the hands of doom, by the darkest light from the darkest moon" to "On the wings of life, by the hands of hope, by the brightest light from the brightest sun", is amazing. I just don't have the words, but is the only way that they can add more emocion to an already very emocional pre-chorus. Is very good musical resource.

[@riananggara9313]

6:11 the vocal and the melodies are amazing

[@Hadidian-d5t]

I love is a part 🤩

[@requiem9926]

truly beautifull

[@YetoKnight]

This ending solo. I heard this solo for the first time about 2010 and after listening so many bands/songs, it's still one of my fav guitar solo. Narration. Emotions. Guys, I started play guitar because of DragonForce and solo like this.

[@mikewalkey7520]

That outro is honestly one of the finest moments in all of power metal! If one sound clip could be played to anyone to show them what power metal instrumentation is all about it should be those last two minutes.

[@tootzy-the-roll]

This, amongst other Dragonforce songs bring me back to 2006-2007, I just got into WoW and I discovered this band. I miss those simpler times..

[@gbrlrsp9724]

Wow classic

[@Lovi89]

Same here mate...

[@carloscorrea2293]

Burning crusade

[@Enigmaeus]

Valley of the Damned is such a gem of a song. The album is also an instant classic and timeless in every way!

[@TakanoIchikawa]

This is one of the best tracks of the album. I remember sitting in front of my Windows XP computer, listening to each and every track with the lyrics in wordpad files. Some of the best times of my life

[@KrokusTG1369]

Valley of The Dammed is so amazing. The whole album, especially this insane song. That opening riff is such ahhhhhh!

[@antaresthirdeldenlord4840]

I believe this song has the best outro of any of their songs. Its such an amazing ending to a song.

[@mikewalkey7520]

Fully agree! One of my all time favorite guitar passages. So melodic and emotive. Hearing this outro for the first time as a teenager always gave me goosebumps. So epic!

[@notaleun4012]

Agreed

[@atannaz]

Agreed..Always

[@mkz4383]

judgement day is second imo

[@PhilipBarron]

Heroes of Our Time also has a very good outro.

[@jonathanblackwell42]

I love how DragonForce makes Canon in D sound in this chorus. This is what I hear whenever I'm at a wedding and Pachelbel's version comes on. I grin, no one notices, and everybody wins.

[@yukiimarainfinite]

Dragonforce was the reason I love and live through Power Metal! Been listening to them since their Demo Album DragonHeart.

[@yukiimarainfinite]

You didn't get back to me after I sent the shipping fee... whats up?

[@JAAHUNGHAAM]

This brings back all the memories.🥲 Damn!🥲 My friends were never as passionate as I was though. Had they support me, or pushed as hard on music as I did, we could have been touring now. But they went for higher studies, which is good actually. One of them pursuing PhD and the other preparing for exams. And I'm here, still giving guitar lessons and pursuing Masters in Indian music (Hindustani) doing few gigs if some singers hires me. 🥲 And all those songs composed back then, about 50 songs just lying in my head. DF and Firehouse were our good to bands when ever we gathered. 😊🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@XhilinaStorm]

This brings back so many memories. I remember listening to this back after I got into DragonForce 12-14 years ago. Sounds really good, still!

[@AOIXenocide]

I remember discovering this song back when you called yourselves "Dragonheart". This is still one of my favorites. I see lots of comments about "being teenagers". I was 30 when I first heard this. I am 52 now and still love to listen to Dragonforce. I just checked my Winamp playlist and I still have this song listed as "Dragonheart" Talk about a throwback.

[@Shabadabadia]

I vividly remember it was Dragonheart on the album cover. But I thought I was having a Mandela effect episode.

[@jeansimonboivin4729]

@@Shabadabadia me too man!

[@Moolers]

This song took power metal to another level and it's still their best to this day.

[@iBoss818]

Man, I've not heard this song in a second. The nostalgia hits hard.

[@ElaborateTiger]

This is an amazing cover of Gary George. I remember when Gary George first released Valley of the Damned in 1995, it was the song of the summer!

[@ddldickinson]

I'm here just to see this comment... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bellarhy6260]

Entah di mana kaset pita saya ini, dulu selalu dengar lagu lagu album ini, valley of the damned dan disciple of babylon lagu yang selalu saya nyanyikan saat bermain band dengan teman sekolah 🤘 Waktu mungkin takkan kembali , tapi ingatan selalu tersimpan, dan saat ini saya hanya tersenyum mengingat itu semua Salam dari indonesia 🇮🇩

[@wantoscorpions621]

Salam dari Surabaya bosss

[@skulkloe]

One of the best songs DF has released thus far, and one of my all time favorites.

[@Wire_Mesh_Police]

This is a raid boss song

[@Rafael_Oiticica]

When I discovered DragonForce with TTFAF, I wanted to listen to their discography and started with this album. My teenage brain exploded listening to these first tracks, and I was bonded with the band for the rest of my life. I keep DF deep in my heart! One thing I like to say is about their lyrics having something magical... The only thing people say is that it appears to be taken off some anime opening/ending... Yeah, they do (lol), but no one ever talks about their metaphors and the way they say things. I love it so much and never found any other band that did even similar. 😊

[@Rafael_Oiticica]

@@gabbygator1637 It is for sure! Like Helloween says in the Walls of Jericho: heavy metal is the law that keep we all united and free... :)

[@ulfgunnarrhatifadir7163]

Honestly I can't help but find enlightenment or encouragement in their lyrics and their instrumentals are like an energy drink for the soul.

[@EricandTheCheat]

It all began with this. I'll always love your music now and forever more.

[@prim16]

I'll never forget the emotions this song induced in me

[@landmine4562]

Honestly wasn’t expecting the high quality version to sound so high quality, I I didn’t think they could sound better than they already did

[@Walocial]

One of the best Dragonforce albums!

[@dogenguyen2187]

yeah

[@n0p4l]

At first, was the guitar solos and riffs, but each time I get that chilling feeling of the drums, the bass, and as always the voice with those fantastical lyrics, love your work so much, you guys!! 🤘🥰

[@TheIndieGhost]

we bouta get a 1500 pp play with this one

[@anton2091]

Haven't heard this song in a while but I've heard it so often before that I still remember every bit. I love this song.

[@_Shnoids_]

Valley of the Damned should be recognized as Dragonforce’s most legendary song. Fire and flames good, but this song is amazement and bliss. The ending instrumentals are fucking beautiful too.

[@coldwall6450]

Rediscovered you guys recently. I forgot how much I used to listen to you. One of my favorite songs of all time I think. Much love.

[@howwrs]

WHEN YOU FUCKING SEE IT

[@ChomikBox2115]

727!!!!

[@ricewaterinface]

727

[@ImEvoid]

1.5k moment

[@Someguymanidk-v2i]

When you forget context🗣️🗣️🔥🔥

[@Auteczek]

727

[@MidnightSon]

I cried the first time I heard this song live, over the course of 20ish years I heard this song at so many different stages of life. It was beautiful

[@Vffhndsercchi]

What do I think? Simply that this is infact the greatest song ever made. I know everyone thinks Through the Fire and Flames when people think of you guys, but this song specifically is a true masterpiece. There is absolutely nothing like it. Aside from the culture in our country leading to depreciate of quality music like this. Unfortunately as we all know, rap and hip hop and certain other music has taken over. But if that wasn't the case and if we could go back to when rock prevailed as the primary music our culture, this song would be hailed as greatest of all time. If this song was released in say, the 1980's your band would be in the same popularity realm as GNR, queen, the Beatles, bands that are in a league of their own that is impossible to recreate the magic. This song should be played in stadiums during sporting events. I love at least 80 percent of your music, new and old. But this song is one of the gems that escalate the definition of perfection. When you play you feel the energy like nothing else. My father, in his 80'$ before he past was a rock enthusiast, he loves one things more than his own kids and that a guitar solo, he lived and breathed guitar solos. When I shown him this song, he couldn't believe it, I've never seen him smile any harder and he referred to it as the greatest in the main song solo of all time. So guys, my dad was my best friend and everything to me. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for bonding me closer to him and having some of the most memorable times I've ever had. Your creativity truly made our life better and our connection stronger than ever. Thank you.

[@Sillydraco]

This has always been my all-time favorite song!

[@glycerr4014]

Marc is a great singer, i really like him, but Z.P. Theart's voice is the most iconic one for Dragonforce (in my opinion)

[@Angel_Investor_Music]

Agreed. Marc is a great singer in his own right, but his voice is more generic. ZP has a very unique voice that is both raspy and melodic, which gives him a better emotional range. It's a shame he hasn't done anything interesting after Dragonforce. His hard-rock band I Am I didn't really go anywhere after their mediocre first album. He also did an album called Valley of Tears with a band called Tank. It has a couple of decent songs, but overall I feel that ZP's talents are wasted in these relatively unknown bands when he made a name for himself in such a big band as Dragonforce. I really hope he will come back to the power metal scene at some point.

[@GuitarHeroRocks99]

But this 2010 remaster came out before ZP left the band, so it's still him singing this

[@Angel_Investor_Music]

@@GuitarHeroRocks99 We know. That's why we're reminiscing about what a good singer he was.

[@NSDCTwitch]

Agreed, Marc is fantastic, ZP has that voice that reminds me of childhood :)

[@ReminiscentIndustries]

It's a shame that his voice was as good live. If that weren't the case, the band might look different now.

[@FlexxibleFree]

Timeless and priceless classic

[@stevie2timez173]

I still think this is one of their best songs vocally, it just hits different

[@paliins983]

Legendary song.

[@Knocker420]

This song sounded absolutely amazing live! I saw Dragonforce in Baltimore this past April and that show kicked so much ass!! Please come back soon, guys.

[@stuartchapman7934]

Brilliant!!! It's late 2024 and this still sounds Soooo Epic! 👊👊💯

[@eliavillhabrand]

3:37 and that kids, is exactly when i fell in love with metal

[@RadicalDan4]

Love it! This is one of my favorite songs of all time and I am glad they are re-uploading them with better quality

[@PlagueTheReal]

this track has the greatest solo of all band songs imo, it's so powerful man

[@ElricWilliam]

In the valley of the damned...warrior with sword in hand ...he travels fast across the land for freedom he rides!

[@04me93]

The song that hooked me on this band. Legendary

[@Zadrigo]

Discovered this so long ago, as I was waiting impatiently for the official album of the group whose demo I enjoyed very much, called Dragonheart. I still remember it clearly. It happened on a Black Winter Night, when Revelations were shown to me in the Black Fire, as my Heart was beating like the one of the Dragon, and Evening Star was spewing Starfire. Yes, it happened in Babylon and I immediately became its Disciple, invoking Apocalyptic Evil.

[@PieceOfMulch]

This is the first time I am listening to this band. I’ve heard some of their songs in the past, like Through the Fire and Flames and Cry Thunder, but this time I decided to sit down and listen to DragonForce’s entire discography. Both of the songs I mentioned sounded a lot like a combination of Dream Theater and Metallica, which are my two favorite bands, especially Dream Theater. And WOW, this song is absolutely amazing and maybe even better than Through the Fire and Flames and Cry Thunder. I can tell that I’m really going to like this band.

[@FirestarHart]

I’m loving the tunes, @DragonForce! It’s nice to hear these bangers again in uncompressed high quality. I’ve been a fan since around 2007 and have since went through your entire discography. Rock on. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@harleyalano6951]

there's no way KZbin gonna remove this without any goddamn proof of copyright and just claiming some random dude

[@bread_girl_jane]

you’d be surprised

[@darkknight2346]

Its definitely possible. KZbin copyright system is hot garbage

[@nonameguy1382]

Clearly one of the most iconic DragonForce songs!

[@AcesHighMedia]

This is one of my all time favorite songs, and top 3 in my Dragonforce favorite songs. Love it.

[@An4C0nDa1]

And what are the other 2? ;-)

[@AcesHighMedia]

@@An4C0nDa1 Heart of a Dragon, and Soldiers of the Wastelands, and Sonic Firestorm and the list goes on lol.

[@An4C0nDa1]

@@AcesHighMedia Heart of a Dragon is great aswell yep. My personal alltime favorite song is "Where Dragons Rule", when i close my eyes while listening to it i can feel the battle around me and the flying Dragons ofc muhaha. :D

[@AcesHighMedia]

@@An4C0nDa1 Yup where Dragons Rule, how could I forget? Thats definitely top 3 along with the rest of VotD songs. lol

[@An4C0nDa1]

@@AcesHighMedia Hehe 100% agreed on this.

[@RexDaxX]

First time hearing DragonForce...damn this song gave me the chills.

[@amanthadine]

On the wings of life, by the hands of hope By the brightest light from the brightest sun Crossing silent seas, over mountains high To the valley of the damned! 🤘 Wow, what a banger!

[@Vyzard]

3:37 20 years on, can't express how much I like this song the most, especially with this face melting solo

[@sanguinarioextremo6485]

6:11 Bro, the feeling that part gives to me ❤️‍🩹😢.

[@Poweraded]

I’m listening to this one last time before the takedown

[@sirzechsazazel1150]

This is still my favorite power metal song of all time bar none

[@SheppiTSRodriguez]

Sounds super clean and airy, love it

[@StefanosPapadopoulos-yz7xl]

The ending solo is my favourite thing in the world

[@cals.8221]

I still remember the good old time when this song was offered as a free mp3 on the official website. Of course it wasn't the remixed and remastered version back then. Actually, many bands offered a few free songs on their websites to give new people a taste of their music and stuff, but nowadays that's not necessary anymore because of KZbin, Spotify etc.

[@thechakkim7993]

2024 this song still hit so hard

[@StabbyMcGroin5264]

Thank you for doing this. This is easily one of my favorite songs just in general. Fantastic job.

[@WarbrainJack]

God I fucking love this band. They give me a feeling that no other band gives.

[@anggadesu6868]

I see my another world in my eyes when i listen this song

[@ssisnake]

Man I can't believe I have been listening to you guys for 20 years now already, time sure flies.

[@Reijack]

This is honestly so great, because most of the VotD stuff on KZbin is just a bunch of crummy mp3 rips that sound like they're being played at the bottom of a well

[@rammydener9490]

A classic of the Power Metal👏🏻

[@ナイパーン野郎]

It's really strange what kind of music you grew up listening to to create such a cool song. When I first listened to it, I remember laughing and crying with joy because the performance and melody that seemed to have everything I wanted to do and the long and intense guitar solo that I had never heard before were so cool. I love it. 何を聴いて育ったらこんなカッコいい曲が生まれるのか、、、本当に不思議です。初めて聴いた時はそのやりたいことを全て詰め込んだような演奏とメロディーと聴いたことがない長くて激しいギターソロがかっこよすぎて笑いながら嬉しくて泣いちゃったのを覚えてます。 大好きです。

[@LauraSimbel]

Amazing song, love it 🎸💜

[@dasiodhskjfxg69]

WE'RE SUBMITING 1500PP WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥🔥

[@bl4z3_kanazaki]

akolibed the goat and WYSI!!!!

[@fiestyhamster]

Need to see them live again soon. Such a great show

[@matforsbon]

The Guitar solo at the end is EPIC

[@christiangarioni142]

i actually love this song in every way, that's a massive hit

[@paulrisban2014]

Been listening since GH3 showed me DragonForce. Man it's been a long time. Thanks for still making music

[@gbnam8]

>7:27 >pp record this better be scripted

[@dasiodhskjfxg69]

I think it is!

[@ДенисГолубев-о4е]

Lol

[@jonaslindberg5482]

Love this one. One of my favorite song and I can't wait to see it live again in Sweden🤘😎🤘

[@synnova32]

Yooo you finally added the Invocation intro!! I dig it!!

[@weesamexpress6730]

I love the melody of this song..... I feel like this song also fits with an ace combat mission involving destroying ground targets on a valley before engaging an ace squadron.

[@robertboydston3787]

Great show in Mesa, AZ last night! Excellent support from Amaranthe and Edge of Paradise as well...

[@dragonforce]

Thanks for coming!!

[@metal_bassist]

KZbin needs to be better at copyright, gonna watch this before it gets taken down.

[@crackstuntman22]

IT LIVES

[@maxo._.lote05]

One of the first songs that got me into metal, i love it!

[@rodericoeliassalguerosoto5233]

❤Since I was 14 years old until now, 16 years later, I still love this music!!! It influenced me a lot to study music!!! Guitar 🎸 and every note is still beautiful 😍😎 🎼

[@samteckor8125]

I saw a few peoples comments on when they got into Dragonforce when they were in high school or middle school years ago so I thought on sharing my story. I discovered the band when I was maybe 9 when my brother played one of their songs in Guitar Hero. It wasn’t until towards the end of freshmen year of high school three years ago when I discovered this songs in a Yu-Gi-Oh! amv of Adrian vs Dark Jesse/Yubel and I instantly fell in love not only with the amv but also this song which is my favorite from the band and maybe my favorite song of all time. I would watch the amv every afternoon after school for the rest of freshman year. Sadly the amv got taken down on KZbin but I was able to find it on amv and I instantly downloaded it and it’s still sitting in my files today. However I didn’t listen to anymore of their songs at that time. It wasn’t until towards the end of my junior year last year and all the way through that summer and all of senior year when I started to listen to more of their songs and I think there was a total of maybe 15 songs that I kept listening to over and over again at that time. I also discovered their demo version of some of their songs which I really love as well. I still listen to those songs from time to time. This band is legendary and has made a lot of amazing songs. Seriously I don’t know who made and/or who put up the Yu-Gi-Oh! amv but who ever did thanks because if it wasn’t that one amv I probably wouldn’t have really got into this band and have it be one of escapes from reality.

[@Kent4732]

6:11 weon es que que hermosa guitarra aaaaaaaaa quiero lloraaaaar 😪

[@gustavo555i]

La mejor cancion de Dragonforce de lejos, por siempre!!

[@espejismo5950]

me gusta mas "soldiers of the wastelands" pero esta está muy bien

[@KoD83]

first DF song I heard, back then this was power metal like you've never heard before! And it still is I think.

[@RED_LOTUS_Gunter]

Thank you 💕

[@toxinwastaken9103]

5:13 Best part of the masterpiece of a guitar solo by far

[@keironsmiles1530]

Great song, brings me me back to when I first listened to this band, keep it up guys

[@requiem9926]

Genuinely the most beautiful guitar solo I have ever heared in my entire life ❤

[@albertomata99]

This was the DF I enjoyed listening to so much and avoiding moving my hair was impossible. They are no longer the same😭😔

[@An4C0nDa1]

I feel you bro, i also miss the old DragonForce sooooo much! Their songs back then was way more epic then nowdays. Don't get me wrong they are good yeah, but not on the same level as the old songs were.

[@eliasamiand299]

7:27 long song, legendary pp record, just need a 300 bpm version of the song 😂😂

[@christianhiker7527]

Desde los 8 años escuchándolos, son grandiosos! ❤❤‍🔥🔥🔥

[@ElAwafiestas]

Pls Dragonforce, we need a MV for this song!! 🤘

[@vodit51321]

imma miss this vid

[@wowliker642]

I just love the parrelels of the two lyrics here. They remind me of the Northrend War from World of Warcraft. Don't care what anyone says, this song to me is just perfect for the the Northrend War. The clash between the undead and the living, evil and good, dark and light, death and life. 1:32 "On the wings of death, by the hands of doom. By the darkest light from the darkest moon." 2:58 "On the wings of life, by the hands of hope. By the brightest light from the brightest sun."