The history of British Metal is one littered with peaks and troughs, but while there are bands like Dragon Force, it's in fine hands. Some of the fastest, hardest metal in the world, never mind the UK, stems from the fire-breathing 'Force, whose rise and rise in the last three years has been astronomical.

Just short of embarking on their eagerly awaited tour of North America, to showcase their third album, Inhuman Rampage, Dragon Force already have a back catalogue and fanbase to envy. From their 2003 debut to their current hit album, Dragon Force have forged an instantly recognisable sound of the most anthemic speed metal around, which has breathed life into the British Metal scene once more. St George - come and have a go if you think you're hard enough.