DragonForce's 2017 release "Reaching into Infinity" saw the power metal mainstays further explore more varied musical territory, incorporating elements beyond their trademark high-speed metal. The album was their seventh studio release and was recorded and mixed at multiple studios including Brighton Electric, developed with producer Jens Bogren.
- "Reaching into Infinity" was released on 2017-05-19 through earMUSIC.
- The album reached number 40 on the UK Albums Chart and number 83 on the US Billboard Independent Albums chart.
- Guitarist Herman Li stated that the band aimed to make the album sound heavier and more extreme, while also including more orchestral and progressive elements.
DragonForce is a British power metal band known for its fast-paced, intricate guitar work and epic song structures. Formed in 2001, they quickly became prominent in the metalcore and power metal scenes. In 2017, DragonForce was midway through their career, having already established their signature sound and a dedicated international fanbase. They released "Reaching into Infinity" as their seventh studio album, following up on "Maximum Overload" and preceding "Extreme Power Metal."
