Dragonforce singer departs

British power metallers Dragonforce have officially parted ways with their lead singer ZP Theart.

The band released the following statement on the split:

""It is with great regret that Dragonforce announce a parting of the ways with singer ZP Theart. This is due to insurmountable differences of musical opinion but the rest of the band sincerely wishes ZP great success with his future projects".

"While the creative core members have begun writing the fifth album, they have also started a worldwide search for a new vocalist".

Guitarist Herman Li stated the band are looking for "a powerful, melodic singer to write a new chapter of Dragonforce with us".

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