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About Herman Li

Born in Hong Kong, currently resides in London, England. Herman Li is the guitarist, songwriter and producer of the Grammy nominated metal act DragonForce.

DragonForce have just recently completed their world headline tour in support of their fourth album 'Ultra Beatdown', and is currently working on the follow up.

'Inhuman Rampage', the band’s international breakthrough album, featured the U.S. & Canadian Gold Single ‘Through the Fire and Flames’, also a hit in the video game Guitar Hero III. However, ‘Ultra Beatdown’ is the album that has taken DragonForce to new heights, crashing into the Top 20 national album charts in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore and the Top 10 in Japan.

In the last few years, Herman has established himself as one of the most recognised and influential guitarists of the new generation. Accolades starting pouring in, starting with the 2005 'Best Shredder' award at the annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods. Herman also won four categories in Guitar World's 2007 Readers Poll for 'Best New Talent' (winning by 70%), 'Best Metal', 'Best Riff' and 'Best Shredders'. He also won 'Best Guitar Solo' for ‘Through the Fire and Flames’ in Total Guitar's readers' poll in 2007, as well as numerous other polls in printed and online press around the world. Outside of DragonForce, Herman has been invited to perform with guitar legends such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Paul Gilbert, just to name a few. Recently, Herman won for the second time the 'Best Shredder' awards at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2009.

Between intensive world tours with DragonForce, Herman found time to write a monthly guitar column in UK's Total Guitar magazine as well as becoming involved in guitar clinics around the world. Always continuing to evolve as a guitar player, Herman likes to understand his instrument as much as possible. He is heavily involved in electric guitar development, working on new ideas to improve the instrument as much as possible. After 3 years of hard work, and dedication, the result is the Ibanez E-Gen guitar, Herman’s signature model.

Outside of music, Herman's interests includes technology and martial arts. He enjoy training in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. He also speaks three languages fluently; Cantonese, French and English.

In 2010, Herman will be appearing at a number of guitar seminars and events to showcase his own approach to the instrument and continue to help inspire guitarists worldwide.


Notable Awards and Achievements

Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2009 - Best Shredder Award
Grammy Awards 2008 - DragonForce "Best Metal Performance" Nomination
Guitar World Reader's Poll 2007 - Best New Talent (winning by 70%)
Guitar World Reader's Poll 2007 - Best Metal
Guitar World Reader's Poll 2007 - Best Riff
Total Guitar Reader's Poll 2007 - Best Solo 'Through the Fire and Flames"
Terrorizer Reader's Poll 2006 - Best Band "DragonForce"
Terrorizer Reader's Poll 2006 - Best Musician "Herman Li"
Terrorizer Reader's Poll 2006 - Best Live Act "DragonForce"
Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2005 - Best Shredder Award

General Info

  • Genre: Metal / Progressive / Rock

    Location London, UK

    Profile Views: 684353

    Last Login: 1/22/2012

    Member Since 4/26/2006

    Website hermanli.com

    Record Label Roadrunner Records, Universal Music, JVC Victor

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    Born in Hong Kong, currently resides in London, England. ..Herman Li.. is the guitarist, songwriter and producer of the Grammy nominated metal act DragonForce... .. DragonForce have just recently completed their world headline tour in support of their fourth album 'Ultra Beatdown', and is currently working on the follow up... .. 'Inhuman Rampage', the band’s international breakthrough album, featured the U.S. & Canadian Gold Single ‘Through the Fire and Flames’, also a hit in the video game Guitar Hero III. However, ‘Ultra Beatdown’ is the album that has taken DragonForce to new heights, crashing into the Top 20 national album charts in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore and the Top 10 in Japan... .. In the last few years, Herman has established himself as one of the most recognised and influential guitarists of the new generation. Accolades starting pouring in, starting with the 2005 'Best Shredder' award at the annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods. Herman also won four categories in Guitar World's 2007 Readers Poll for 'Best New Talent' (winning by 70%), 'Best Metal', 'Best Riff' and 'Best Shredders'. He also won 'Best Guitar Solo' for ‘Through the Fire and Flames’ in Total Guitar's readers' poll in 2007, as well as numerous other polls in printed and online press around the world. Outside of DragonForce, Herman has been invited to perform with guitar legends such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Paul Gilbert, just to name a few. Recently, Herman won for the second time the 'Best Shredder' awards at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2009... .. Between intensive world tours with DragonForce, Herman found time to write a monthly guitar column in UK's Total Guitar magazine as well as becoming involved in guitar clinics around the world. Always continuing to evolve as a guitar player, Herman likes to understand his instrument as much as possible. He is heavily involved in electric guitar development, working on new ideas to improve the instrument as much as possible. After 3 years of hard work, and dedication, the result is the Ibanez E-Gen guitar, Herman’s signature model... .. Outside of music, Herman's interests includes technology and martial arts. He enjoy training in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. He also speaks three languages fluently; Cantonese, French and English... .. In 2010, Herman will be appearing at a number of guitar seminars and events to showcase his own approach to the instrument and continue to help inspire guitarists worldwide... .. .. ..Notable Awards and Achievements.... .. Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2009 - Best Shredder Award.. Grammy Awards 2008 - DragonForce "Best Metal Performance" Nomination.. Guitar World Reader's Poll 2007 - Best New Talent (winning by 70%).. Guitar World Reader's Poll 2007 - Best Metal.. Guitar World Reader's Poll 2007 - Best Riff.. Total Guitar Reader's Poll 2007 - Best Solo 'Through the Fire and Flames".. Terrorizer Reader's Poll 2006 - Best Band "DragonForce".. Terrorizer Reader's Poll 2006 - Best Musician "Herman Li".. Terrorizer Reader's Poll 2006 - Best Live Act "DragonForce".. Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2005 - Best Shredder Award..

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