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Marcus Hudson
Hudson in 2024
Hudson in 2024
Background information
Born (1987-02-11) 11 February 1987 (age 39)
Eynsham, Oxford, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2011–present
Member of

Marcus Hudson (born 11 February 1987) is a British singer and voice actor. He was the lead vocalist of the London-based power metal band DragonForce from 2011 to 2026.

Career

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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. It features guests including Frédéric Leclercq, Syu, Jacky Vincent, Ryoji Shinomoto, Adrienne Cowan and Steve Terreberry.[5]

On 7 August 2025, Hudson started voicing the lead singer of the Hayashi (stylized as HAYASii), a fictional rock band, in the anime Dandadan, and provided the vocals for the English version of their song "Hunting Soul".[6] On 27 October 2026, Hudson was also revealed as the voice of the new NPC Galanfrey in the indie soulslike game Kristala, as part of the game's 'Mane of a New Dawn' content expansion.[7]

The band announced on 19 September 2026 that Hudson would not be "recording and performing" with the band because of tinnitus.[8]

Discography

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With DragonForce

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Solo

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  • Starbound Stories – 2023

Collaborations

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  • 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)
  • Powerglove – Continue? – 2018 (vocals on track 2)
  • 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)
  • The Lethal Weapons – あいさつメタル (Single) – 2024 (vocals, guitar)
  • トシロウ (CV.谷山紀章) - "Hunting Soul (feat. Marc Hudson) - English Version" (Single) - 2025 (vocals)

References

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  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.
  6. ↑ Kennelty, Greg (7 August 2025). "DRAGONFORCE's MARC HUDSON Joins Netflix Anime Hit Dan Da Dan for a Metal-Fueled Exorcism Scene". Metal Injection. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Kristala - Mane of a New Dawn – A Major FREE Content Update Has Arrived! - Steam News". store.steampowered.com. 26 October 2026. Retrieved 29 October 2026.
  8. ↑ "DRAGONFORCE Singer MARC HUDSON Is 'Stepping Back' Due To 'Ongoing Issue With Tinnitus'; Replacement Announced". Blabbermouth.net. 19 September 2026. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
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