DragonForce - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?

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DragonForce's Herman Li sits down with Graham Hartmann (@grahamwire) to prove and disprove what's written about the band on Wikipedia.
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[@boaminikam2]

THAT IS ACTUALLY CORRECT

[@burroaks7]

ACTURRREEE

[@tatopo8161]

So cute 😂

[@jakobfreh3281]

* COWWECT

[@NobuAlter]

OwO

[@nyr8547]

THAT IS ACTUALLY WRONG

[@Benjawin6671]

"I didn't ask Fred to play bass because he's such a phenomenal guitarist" *Asks Stevie T to play bass*

[@reaperman1997]

For one tour though, same as Fred (originally)

[@Benjawin6671]

@@reaperman1997 yeah it would have been nice to see him with the band

[@hukkumkhinda497]

the steve thing was out of emergency, fred left in a hurry, not giving them time to find another bassist, so calling steve was urgent

[@danielabraham7875]

Y all are wrong he asked him to play the triangle

[@arianagandhi7595]

😂

[@PhantasmHCS]

I love when Herman says ZP, it sounds like Zippy.

[@MVR3IWER]

Zippy Thert. That's his name now.

[@ma_sonch]

That’s how you pronounce it

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

It sounded like that was his nickname. I like it.

[@staystrongjoseph]

In arabic zippy means my cock Lol

[@soccerprinceei6556]

@@staystrongjoseph 😂😂😂😂

[@skijumpnose]

Very talented guitarist,thanks for this Loudwire

[@czapalac14]

He's pretty underrated

[@gunkeyostanky1125]

He's a technical behemoth. Likely top 10 on the entire planet...

[@TerminatorZXY]

Sam's better honestly. They're both on top 10 on the entire planet though.

[@wannaberabbi9302]

Sam plays more accurately, but I feel like Herman prefers speed over perfection. They're awesome at guitar , but honestly neither are top ten, I'd think top 100 or so. People like Steve Vai, Satriani, and John Petrucci are better, imo. Sam and Herman are probably the fastest guitar players, though. I actually like Herman better than Sam because of how crazy he is on stage and how much fun he has. Sam seems like he thinks it's a burden to play live.

[@CoolAsianGuy]

lol disgusting subhumans. herman is not evena good player lol

[@ehizellbob6091]

Of all the bands i have met, the DragonForce guys have got to be the most down to earth humble people I've ever met. Herman is so chill to chat with

[@wacopaco2099]

Sophie Leigh Art they all seem like such awesome dudes, Sam is a little iffy since he dabbles in adderall (but I think he needs it)

[@Retfie719]

I've never met them

[@ZHike360]

Oh hi Mark!

[@jakemansfield2059]

VK Produções I did not hit her, I did not!

[@gunkeyostanky1125]

Anyway how's yo sex life?

[@evanochoa4954]

VK Produções hi doggy

[@ZHike360]

TheVirusSoftware You're just a chicken! Chib! Chib! Chib!

[@DIME1194]

You're tearing me apart lisaaaa

[@DavidGomez-mp5ji]

I repeat it again, I fucking love you Loudwire! And again, this Wikipedia fact or fiction season is really incredible

[@ryanbazail]

2 words jason newsted

[@Kuroiwa1988]

Ryan Bazail four words They already did it!

[@ryanbazail]

ik

[@ryanbazail]

i was describing why this season has been so good

[@ryanbazail]

which member

[@citizenerased174]

Never get rid of Fact or Fiction again Loudwire. Its the best series on the channel in my opinion.

[@chronic_johnson_a.r.a.b]

He let his dog decide which take was best. .. He let his DOG decide. Oh Hi Doggie.

[@hannasaynwittgenstein-berl6931]

Jesse Lapham oh hi mark

[@tranthony1768]

@@hannasaynwittgenstein-berl6931 Anyway how's your sex life?

[@RegiRuler]

Blind dog btw (assuming it was Sinbad and not Pickles).

[@icenturioniofficial8066]

@@RegiRuler yeah, it's obviously sinbad, pickles doesn't care about his music

[@ThePoint.]

He let his devourer of gods decide :)

[@MuratAktan99]

Why would anyone hate DragonForce? You don't have to like them but they are all very talented so you should at least respect them. I had the chance to listen to them live and meet them. I can say that they're really nice guys and they play awesome live now so go to one of their shows before shitting on them

[@Skyhawk1998]

They used to be a studio band. They've changed their structure over the years to make it a little more viable to pay in the flesh.

[@tyler_bt3326]

GemCat well, they've become much more consistent live as well. Even the older songs (including TTFF) sound great live currently. I think Marc Hudson gave them the kick they needed to buck up their game

[@TerminatorZXY]

They were actually on point on their last days with ZP Theart.

[@jinkim664]

@Dumb Username fuck off

[@newybold2in1]

@@jinkim664 fuck off

[@kaleknikker123]

In the beginning of the interview i thought Herman was doing a Tommy Wiseau imitation

[@jiggyramblings8962]

Willy de bruine I thought the same thing

[@wardkdouglas]

Willy de bruine oh hi Graham

[@theovlach]

So, how's your sex life?

[@tranthony1768]

Oh hai Mark!

[@sobasage1958]

Ahah-hah... What a story, Sugar!

[@bobfett3287]

Take a shot every time Herman says actually.

[@thesecretsuspects]

actually that would actually be impossible because actually he actually says actually so many times i actually would actually go to the actual hospital

[@thehunter7422]

Mr. NormalPuff actually

[@profilen5181]

Sad Heafy I actually did that

[@cupcakkerobber]

I’m fucked up

[@noname-pk6ez]

Actually that everlasting sun is growing in the universe of so far away

[@SnowTheJamMan]

Even though everyone shits on their live shows, they have gotten MUCH better in recent years

[@patrickmiller4229]

HaliniSnow Yeah man! Saw Dragonforce over the summer and they actually sounded really good now.

[@legomangavin]

Saw them in July, they were dank

[@slothprime1327]

Thats because ZP isnt in the band anymore.

[@Lamzer_]

Yep they sound much better now when I saw them live they sounded really good especially with the new vocalist Marc Hudson

[@somberone8259]

Filthy Gothic Metalhead and the new drummer gee anzalone ( was it like that ) , that dude is young and pretty dope too

[@VqVick]

He has a mix of a Chinese accent & English accent

[@_guitarjun_]

Wonder why

[@zacharywilliams2]

Victor C. It actually sounds really cool and unique

[@poke-champ4256]

Victor C. *British Dialect

[@TheFlameBladeWielder]

+Poke-Champ Dialect is just words specific to a region, he does use dialectic words but he also has a lot of English in his accent, because he spent most of his life there

[@emilymatthews2990]

It's interesting for sure

[@Qtipz123]

3:24 Wow!! So this explains why Herman is always abusing (kicking) his guitar when he's playing Through the Fire and Flames.

[@chrismeadows4216]

Plus it looks cool when he lifts it up by the bar... 😂

[@someguyontheinternet2714]

This dude made it through fire AND flames. What a badass.

[@zoe-iq8ro]

That is *actually correct*

[@jonnyOysters]

I love his mix of Cantonese and British accent.

[@Guanjyn]

I don't like Dragonforce, but always loved Herman Li. Seems like a fun guy to crack open some cold ones with.

[@RobBCactive]

Except it's Sam who drinks beer, not Herman.

[@bellotriggerfish]

Awesome interview! Love this guy! Rock on!

[@TehOnlyShoe]

What a nice dude.

[@Hi-ov5nj]

Herman Li speaks exactly how tray parker would've done a voiceover for Herman Li

[@Wagoo]

Herman's jabber style really reminds me of Henning Wehn hehe

[@thehunter7422]

Thank you Loudwire for finally doing dragonforce . My favourite band

[@Flux799]

Alot of people tend to hate on Herman because of his guitar virtuoso privileged playing style, typically I don't really like all the crazy shred stuff but you know what...he's still a badass guitar player regardless...he doesn't seem to be a dick like Malmsteeen.

[@ethanmorrow4241]

I love that you still respect the amount of skill that goes into this guy's playing

[@tvbnine793]

What band is Malmsteeen from?

[@ishi_gho9695]

TVBnine he isnt in a band he does his solo project

[@GammaFZ]

@@tvbnine793 he used to be the alcatrazz guitarist

[@Felix-ww2dr]

An Asian and British mix of accent sounds so weird

[@somberone8259]

Dan Colwill what's this got to do with racism? I do wonder what reasoning you got behind it

[@jonoc5]

Berk Uzdoğan “Asian”? And you don’t know why that’s racist?

[@somberone8259]

Well I don't think stating where a person comes from ( in this case, hong kong is in Asia, as a part of the places the asian people live in ), a part of who he is, is racist, pardon me :S

[@MattStormage]

SJWs unite!

[@kezar123456]

Dan Colwill how is that racist lmao

[@RutherHoor]

Actually

[@burroaks7]

Actruee

[@scottdinh5120]

That is correct

[@Cookiofshadows2]

I am now going to start calling ZP, "Zippy." :)

[@Starkiller5121]

I have waiting for a dragonforce fact or fiction for so long! Thank you so much

[@wailingentity]

Really good format this and Herman Li seems like a really sound bloke, good laugh. The dog face thing got me.

[@burnitdwn]

On IRC, Mr Li used the handle "SHRED" in the late 90s. Love everythingf from Dragonforce, but, I also was fond of his work with Demoniac.

[@autism1172]

Great interview! Great guitarist, no doubt about it. Ultra Beatdown is my favorite DragonForce album. Herman Li plays guitar very well. Not just a great guitarist, but also a great person to chat with.

[@ultrafloss492]

This was very cool and Graham, I love that the awkward energy has been replaced by this more lively person.

[@kruzthewolf]

Got to meet Herman Li at the show in DC. Really cool guy.

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

Kruzthewolf You from DC?

[@kruzthewolf]

Just outside DC, figured tickets were cheap ($25!) and it was motherfucking DragonForce so, why not go? xD

[@liamjohnson3469]

Kruzthewolf Was it at the rock and roll hotel?

[@kruzthewolf]

Yeah. Only venue I've seen smaller than Bmore Sounstage lol

[@liamjohnson3469]

I was at that show lol right in the front too

[@tuxedomask6772]

ZP is the original singer of Dragonforce

[@leestadden5316]

I was front row when I saw him and the band play in Maine at the Rise Above Fest. He is as good live as in the studio

[@hlacoille]

"Let's get rid of the nonsense on Wikipedia." Always says this but Wikipedia is usually like 98% correct lol

[@KoscheiMorevna]

the popular pages are, would not assume with the smaller stuff though

[@cadenkratsch3057]

Herman is so pure and kind and omg I love it

[@RickyM323]

Sick interview :)

[@mynamejeff4883]

What about the real question? Are they really going to add Stevie T on triangle to the band?

[@auracle6184]

Yes, but for bass instead of triangle. dragonforce.com/2019/08/14/dragonforce-recruits-stevie-t-to-join-upcoming-tour/

[@nepride9109]

No shit

[@SarimFaruque]

He dropped out unfortunately And for good reasons

[@SanicStudios]

Graham 'They Do Get That Wrong Sometimes' Hartmann interviews Herman 'That Is Actually Correct' Li.

[@jackrice5287]

you can't not like this guy. great interview

[@travisr274]

well... I honestly am happy to see a series like this

[@Furiora]

What always makes me laugh about TTFAF's string break is I knew it was a string break before I ever heard it offically told. As a guitarist myself, I've snapped many a string. I know the sound well.

[@ChildOfTheGrave]

Herman Li sounds so happy to be there

[@LittlemanDetails]

His accent is amazing

[@tres311]

Some guitarists really piss you off how good they are. This guy is one of them

[@Walocial]

Never clicked faster holy shit! DragonForce's the shit! Going to see them live this November! :D

[@thewhalenorman]

Walocial Moscow, November 12. In a club for 500 people. Ridiculous

[@Walocial]

They will come to Denmark the 5th :)

[@officialmetalwill]

If you've never seen them live, be prepared to be greatly disappointed. Horrible live band.

[@thewhalenorman]

Will Castillo are you from 2009? They are now much better

[@Walocial]

That's true, they've become better since then. Now they are great when playing live too!

[@bradyfisher2115]

ABOUT TIME!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@grantmcmahon8735]

Just saw them live, I love Herman!

[@kazooklan8934]

BEST EPISODE

[@gunnardegraw4387]

LOVE YOU GUYS

[@jimmygray4525]

Nice! I grew up on Dragonforce. I love you Loudwire.

[@ethanmorrow4241]

I love his signature guitar kick

[@TheManwithafan]

DAT IS ACTUOOALLY COHRECT

[@m4rcus411]

TheManwithafan haha

[@user-kt8ft4zo1y]

TheManwithafan wander above the fuck sea

[@fondfarewell2]

Co rek

[@thehunter7422]

TheManwithafan lol

[@tranthony1768]

*ROFLMAO*

[@ethanmorrow4241]

I needed this... as a huge fan of DragonForce

[@PolarityMetal]

All you guys who keep saying "studio force" or that "they suck live" are the same people that haven't listened anything from the band since 2005 lol

[@fracturedmirror4300]

John Myung please !

[@Jonathan-zl7ej]

Fractured Mirror he cant speak

[@kenpachi5919]

@@Jonathan-zl7ej 😆

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

Of all things I wanted to be true, I really hoped it would be the story of the “Three Hammers” solo, and I was not disappointed. It’s almost too cute to be true!

[@yaboi6074]

love the video

[@mikesaicage667]

He says ‘Actually’ 11 times

[@gabrielledormuth4634]

Aww I couldn't believe his dog helped him with the solo for that song, while my dog looks at me wagging her tail with those eyes (u know those doggy eyes) when I eat a specific snack lol

[@THATDevinfromyoutube]

I love how he screams into the mic

[@dimascoolest]

1:45 He(ZP Threat) the ex vocalist of Dragonforce liked Skidrow and nowdays ZP become the vocalist of the Skidrow. Marc Hudson liked Dragonforce so much and he becaome the new vocalist of Dragonforce lol

[@theheadlessguitarist2433]

Post a link of ZP with Skidrow live? Doesn't he use autotune?

[@dimascoolest]

@@theheadlessguitarist2433 I think he's not use autotune, his voice is just recovery. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKC0kmWHpLOLmrM

[@Benjawin6671]

Dragonforce + Dragonheart = Dragonfart

[@azizikariya6655]

dragonhorse? 👌

[@Benjawin6671]

@@azizikariya6655 holy crap that's way better

[@defunctyear23]

Ok

[@cristianmoreno2807]

DragonFeart

[@reachblowsdick7222]

I WAS THE 100TH THUMBS UP!!!!!

[@Kat-nd5fq]

Herman's facial expression at the start really just says "he has no idea how much of that wikipedia article was written by me"

[@dakkthemetalhead9302]

I love how energetic he is

[@mitchinatr7093]

Herman Li seems like a cool dude to have a drink with.

[@gt_beltran42]

You didn’t mention the fact that Herman Li and Sam Totman played on BABYMETAL’s Road Of Resistance

[@68corvette08]

1:43 And now, ZP is the lead singer for Skid Row.

[@squirrelgray945]

Ahahah the getting his dog's opinion part so good.

[@dangergamer8896]

Love DragonForce and this series

[@RegiRuler]

Oh wow Herman actually recognized Fred as a guitarist, what a bro.

[@rossieharman2560]

I have to say this dude is straight beast at guitar playing really love watching him get down

[@benodell7906]

When was this filmed? Hermin looks like he grew back some hair.

[@Celestial_Being666]

Legendary guitarist 🎸 🔥🤘🏽

[@jaczob666]

I can't believe I never knew that sound was the string breaking haha.

[@echoesreflected8243]

Nobody: Herman Li: "u know"

[@ffp08]

Huge Dragonforce fan, The Flame Of Youth and Evening Star are their best tracks.

[@thewanderingbard8455]

What song is that in the outro of the video? I have heard it before. . .

[@ethanmorrow4241]

1:46 He says “Zippy” instead of ZP 🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@nikoknee]

Yeah, that's how it's pronounced

[@jonathanthrone3619]

They should've had Sam do the interview.

[@winglcommander893]

Great Player!!! Maybe i can reach his skilllevel one time. In thousand years or so,maybe longer 😩

[@deangullberry5148]

Stevie T is such an awesome triangle player...

[@Hypareal69]

Any idea what tshirt is Graham wearing?

[@stephenyin6711]

YEESSSSS NEVER BEEN SO THRILLED AT A WIKIPEDIA FACT OR FICTION

[@GlaziolaNacht]

Herman is such a sweet guy! Not that I’ve ever met him, he just seems so nice and chill! Dammit I wish I could see them live! But no... COVID and Epilepsy had to ruin everything...

[@Ject-pm8wh]

The energy in herman

[@Crytica.]

Anyone else checked back on Through the Fire and Flames video to see the guitar string snap?

[@uptheirons726]

Tony MacAlpine doesn't get nearly enough credit. Its almost criminal. Good to hear someone dropping his name.

[@jamesmurphy6339]

3:06 I've actually seen fredric play guitar for a while during a show

[@Denji2006]

Will there be an Abbath Fact or Fiction?

[@Rowsdow3r]

Man. Imagine having to cancel a few gigs due to an outbreak.

[@nikifalcon]

Think I just broke the world click time record lol

[@Inactiveregret]

He seems like a pretty cool dude

[@thomaskittock2866]

Interesting to hear his mix of English and Chinese accents.

[@STiLLiLLPRODUCTiONS]

Herman, do you use Mario sounds?

[@aranegames9622]

YES, YEEEEEEEES!

[@brentanton7466]

Herma REEEE

[@Flux799]

Brent Anton Tommy Wee

[@jw5y66]

rearry coor

[@tranthony1768]

@@Flux799 Tommy Wee-seau

[@darkmetalnz]

Herman seems like the nicest dude!