Marc Hudson

Not to be confused with Mark Hudson (disambiguation).
Marcus Hudson
Hudson in 2024
Hudson in 2024
Background information
Born (1987-02-11) 11 February 1987 (age 37)
Eynsham, Oxford, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
Years active2011–present
Member of

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. Hudson has also collaborated as a guest singer with 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]

  1. ^ "DragonForce Reveal New Singer". DragonForce.com. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
  2. ^ Hynes, Ollie (2 March 2011). "Dragonforce Announces New Singer, Marc Hudson, After Year-Long Search". MetalUnderground.com.
  3. ^ "Interview with Herman Li". Metaltraveller.com. April 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  4. ^ "JAPAN'S GYZE RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK OF NEW EP; BONUS TRACK FEATURES DRAGONFORCE VOCALIST MARC HUDSON". bravewords.com. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  5. ^ "DRAGONFORCE Frontman MARC HUDSON Announces First Solo Album, 'Starbound Stories'". blabbermouth.net. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.