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Metal group DragonForce has released a new track based on theLegend of Zeldaseries. Many bands have made music inspired by various video game franchises, showing the impact that the medium has had on our society.Video game musicand the metal genre have crossed many times, showing that the two can go hand in hand.
One group that has done so is the popular power metal band DragonForce, which is famous for its guitar acrobatics. The band is also known for being featured in theGuitar Heroseries with one of the hardest songs to play in the games, “Through the Fire and Flames.” The group has touched on a number of different franchises in their lyrics, with their latest being a song based on theLegend of Zeldaseries.
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DragonForce has dropped a track entitled “Power of the Triforce,” a metal piece taking many cues from theLegend of Zeldagames. The song still features the heavy riffs and blistering guitar solos that the group is known for, but has lyrics that will catch the attention of any fan of Nintendo’s RPG series. These lyrics point to aspects of the franchise such as the Master Sword andZeldavillain Ganon. The music video for “Power of the Triforce” also alludes to the games as it shows the band’s members trying to pull a sword out of a stone.
Last year, DragonForce released a song based on theDragonborn fromSkyrim, entitled “The Last Dragonborn.” The band is known to enjoy video games, with guitarist Herman Li streaming himself playing titles such asStarcraftandAmong Us. He is one of a number of rock and metal musicians to show a love for the hobby, helping to spread its popularity and influence into different parts of our society.
Video games have taken a cue from metal music as well. A number of titles have featured the genre in their soundtracks, turning up the energy for players as they make their way through the games. Titles such asBrutal Legend,Quake, andTwisted Metalhave all featured rock and metal tracks, which all fit the themes and settings seen in them. TheDOOM Eternalsoundtrackwas one of the latest to channel the intensity and energy of the genre, leading with the powerful track “The Only Thing They Fear is You.” It helps show that metal and video games go well together, as they can both pump up fans and hand out amazing experiences.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis available now for Switch.
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