DragonForce is a British power metal band based in London, England. Formed in 1999, the group is known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics, and electronic sounds in their music to add to their retro video game-influenced sound. DragonForce has released seven studio albums, two live albums, one compilation album, one live DVD and one demo. History - Early years and Valley of the Damned (1999–2003). DragonForce was founded in 1999 by guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman, under the name of DragonHeart.