# DragonForce lineup changes and new album announcement

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> Updated: 2026-09-22T13:29:29.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

The heavy metal band DragonForce announced that vocalist Marc Hudson is taking a hiatus from recording and performing due to ongoing tinnitus issues. To protect Hudson’s health, the band introduced Alessio Garavello, Hudson’s former vocal coach, to perform alongside frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz in a dual-vocal format.

Following this lineup change, the band announced their tenth studio album, which will be self-titled and scheduled for release on March 19, 2027, via Napalm Records. The new lineup also includes rhythm guitarist Billy Wilkins. As part of the album rollout, the band released a new single and live video titled ‘Hunger of The Beast’, with guitarist Herman Li noting the new material is “unlike anything previously released by the band”.

The lead single, ‘Hunger of the Beast’, was specifically composed to showcase the contrasting vocal ranges of White-Gluz and Garavello. The upcoming album was produced by Jens Bogren and recorded across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Sweden. Longtime members Herman Li, Sam Totman, Gee Anzalone, and Alicia Vigil remain with the group. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘Inhuman Rampage’, the band is scheduled to embark on a North American tour this fall.

## Claims

- DragonForce is releasing a tenth, self-titled studio album. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The band has added Alissa White-Gluz and Alessio Garavello as vocalists. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Billy Wilkins has joined the band as a rhythm guitarist. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The album is scheduled for release on March 19, 2027. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The band released a new single titled ‘Hunger of The Beast’. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Jens Bogren produced the upcoming album. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: DragonForce announces tenth album and new vocal lineup

DragonForce has announced their tenth self-titled album, arriving March 19, 2027, featuring new vocalists Alissa White-Gluz and Alessio Garavello alongside the release of the single ‘Hunger of the Beast’.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dragonforce-announces-tenth-self-titled-album-and-new-lineup

### 2026-09-19: DragonForce vocalist Marc Hudson steps back due to tinnitus

DragonForce vocalist Marc Hudson is stepping back from recording and touring due to tinnitus. Alessio Garavello will join the band as a male vocalist alongside Alissa White-Gluz.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dragonforce-vocalist-marc-hudson-steps-back-due-to-tinnitus

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