Read the official departure statement from Magus himself, plus comments from guitarist Lord Ahriman, who gives details on their search for a new vocalist. They are currently accepting audio and video submissions via email.

I was always iffy on Hatesphere, so perhaps Esben “Esse” Hansen (also of As We Fight) will strike the right chord. Also departing is bassist Mixen Lindberg, who will be temporarily replaced for the rest of 2010 by former member Mikael Ehlert. Read on for a long string of tour dates across Europe, the USA and Canada.

Due to “insurmountable differences of musical opinion”, DragonForce is currently looking for a “powerful, melodic singer to write a new chapter of DragonForce”.