Marc Hudson Explained
Marc Hudson should not be confused with Mark Hudson (disambiguation).
Marcus Hudson |
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Birth Date: | 11 February 1987 |
Birth Place: | Eynsham, Oxford, England |
Years Active: | 2011–present |
Marcus Hudson (born 11 February 1987) is a British singer, mostly known for being the current lead singer of the London based power metal-band DragonForce.
On 2 March 2011, Hudson was announced as the new singer of DragonForce.[1] [2] His first show with DragonForce was in August 2011 when the band opened for Iron Maiden. During that show, they debuted a new song titled "Cry Thunder".[3]
With Hudson, DragonForce released five studio albums, as well as a video album and a number of singles. He has also collaborated as a guest singer with other acts like Karmaflow, Prospekt and Gyze.[4]
On 25 August 2023 Hudson released his first solo album Starbound Stories. The album features guests including Frédéric Leclercq, Syu, Jacky Vincent, Ryoji Shinomoto, Adrienne Cowan and Steve Terreberry.[5]
Discography
With DragonForce
See main article: DragonForce discography.
Solo
Collaborations
- Karmaflow - The Original Soundtrack - 2015 (vocals on track 3)
- Karmaflow - Special Edition Tracks - 2016 (vocals on tracks 1, 2 and 6)
- Prospekt - The Illuminated Sky - 2017 (vocals on track 10)
- Gyze - The Rising Dragon (EP) - 2018 (vocals on track 3)
- Gyze - Asian Chaos - 2019 (vocals on track 8)
- Gyze - Samurai Metal (Single) - 2021 (backing vocals)
Notes and References
- Web site: DragonForce Reveal New Singer. DragonForce.com. 2 March 2011. 2 March 2011.
- News: Hynes. Ollie. 2 March 2011. Dragonforce Announces New Singer, Marc Hudson, After Year-Long Search. MetalUnderground.com.
- Web site: Interview with Herman Li . Metaltraveller.com . April 2012 . 29 May 2012.
- Web site: JAPAN'S GYZE RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK OF NEW EP; BONUS TRACK FEATURES DRAGONFORCE VOCALIST MARC HUDSON. bravewords.com. 11 June 2018. 9 September 2023.
- Web site: DRAGONFORCE Frontman MARC HUDSON Announces First Solo Album, 'Starbound Stories'. blabbermouth.net. 28 June 2023. 9 September 2023.