Dragoncorpse
Dragoncorpse | |
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| Origin | Canada, United States, Australia |
| Genres | Power metal, deathcore, metalcore, symphonic death metal |
| Years active | 2021-present |
| Labels | Shattered Earth |
| Members | Mardy Leith Kris Chayer Noah Nikolas Laidlaw Justin Gogan Dale Urban |
Dragoncorpse is an international metal band known for their unique blend of power metal and deathcore.
History
Dragoncorpse was formed in 2021 with an international five-piece lineup.[1] While most of the members are based in Canada, Mardy Leith (vocals) is based in Australia and Dale Urban (orchestrations) is based in the United States.[2] The first EP, The Drakketh Saga was released in 2023 and has received positive feedback.[3][4] A standalone single "Dragonectomy" was released on 27 August 2023.[5][6]
The band released a new single titled "I Live... AGAIN!" on June 12, 2024, featuring Unleash the Archers bassist Nick Miller.[7][8] The single is part of their second EP, The Fall of House Abbarath, released on November 1, 2024.[9] The band hosted an early listening party on Discord two days before the EP's release, on October 30.[10] The EP has also received positive feedback.[11][12][13]
Musical style
Dragoncorpse is known for blending power metal[14][3][4][11][13] and deathcore,[3][11][13] but they are also described as metalcore,[14][13] symphonic metalcore,[3][11] death metal,[3][13] and thrash metal.[13]
Members
- Mardy Leith - vocals
- Kris Chayer - guitars
- Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - bass
- Justin Gogan - drums
- Dale Urban - orchestrations
Discography
EPs
- The Drakketh Saga (2023)
- The Fall of House Abbarath (2024)
Singles
- "From the Sky" (2022)
- "Blood and Stone" (2022)
- "Terror Eternal" (2022)
- "Dragussy" (cover/parody of "Nookie" by Limp Bizkit) (2023)
- "Dragonectomy" (2023)
- "I Live... Again!" (2024)
- "Born Again" (2025)
References
- ^ There’s Really a Deathcore/Power Metal Band + They’re Sick
- ^ Deathcore in the North – 10 Canadian Deathcore Bands
- ^ a b c d e Review: “The Drakketh Saga” by Dragoncorpse
- ^ a b Dragoncorpse Review
- ^ Dragoncorpse - Release New Single
- ^ Dragoncorpse Premiere New Single & Lyric Video “Dragonectomy”
- ^ Dragoncorpse - New Single Out access 2025-11-09, date 2024-06-12
- ^ Dragoncorpse Premiere New Single & Lyric Video "I Live… AGAIN!" - Nick Miller (First Fragment, Unleash the Archers) Guests access 2025-11-09, date 2024-06-12
- ^ "DRAGONCORPSE: kündigen neue Deathcore / Power Metal EP „The Fall of House Abbarath"". Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ DRAGONCORPSE Early Listening Party for New EP Happens October 30!
- ^ a b c d "Dragoncorpse – The Fall of House Abbarath - Metal Temple Magazine". Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ "Review: "The Fall of House Abbarath" by Dragoncorpse". Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "DRAGONCORPSE E.P. Review: "The Fall Of House Abbarath"". Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "The Weekly Injection: New Releases From TRIBULATION, VOLA & More Out This Week 11/1". Retrieved November 9, 2025.