{"id":2197205,"date":"2025-12-13T02:15:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T02:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2197205"},"modified":"2025-12-13T02:15:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T02:15:27","slug":"zp-theart-former-dragonforce-skid-row-singer-returns-with-first-new-music-in-13-years-dark-to-light-music-video-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/zp-theart-former-dragonforce-skid-row-singer-returns-with-first-new-music-in-13-years-dark-to-light-music-video-streaming\/","title":{"rendered":"ZP THEART &#8211; Former DRAGONFORCE \/ SKID ROW Singer Returns With First New Music In 13 Years; &#8220;Dark To Light&#8221; Music Video Streaming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>ZP Theart has carved out one of the most distinctive vocal paths in modern metal. He first exploded onto the scene as the founding voice of DragonForce, shaping the band\u2019s trademark blend of turbo-charged guitars and sky-high melodies. Across albums like Valley Of The Damned, Sonic Firestorm, Inhuman Rampage, and Ultra Beatdown, his vocals became the backbone of a sound that pushed the power metal group into the global spotlight and to RIAA Gold and Platinum certification. The era-defining anthem \u201cThrough The Fire And Flames\u201d became a worldwide phenomenon, appearing in video games Guitar Hero III, Fortnite, and even the movie Minions 4, while their single \u201cHeroes Of Our Time\u201d earned a Grammy nomination, cementing Theart as one of metal\u2019s most recognizable frontmen.<\/p>\n<p>After his departure from DragonForce in 2010, Theart launched I AM I, exploring a more hard-rock-driven sound, and briefly joined NWBHM veterans Tank, adding his intensity to their 2015 album Valley Of Tears.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, he surprised many by stepping into American hard rock as the new vocalist for Skid Row. Initially touring with the band, he became their official frontman in 2017 and spent several years performing internationally, injecting fresh energy into their revered live shows. He also ventured into gaming-inspired metal, lending his voice to Riot Games\u2019 virtual band Pentakill as the character Karthus on their 2014 album Smite and Ignite, proving his versatility across mediums.<\/p>\n<p>Today, he shares the video for his new single \u201cDark To Light,\u201d which first new music in 13 years. It was worth the wait. Watch the video below.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-600128 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/zptheartsingle1225-750x750.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/zptheartsingle1225-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/zptheartsingle1225-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/zptheartsingle1225-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/zptheartsingle1225-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/zptheartsingle1225-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/zptheartsingle1225-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/zptheartsingle1225.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis single marks my first solo release, and stepping into this new chapter has been incredibly energizing,\u201d Theart says. \u201cI\u2019ve been collaborating with the ridiculously talented Swiss writer and producer Syndrone and it has opened the door to a sound I\u2019ve been wanting to explore for a long time. I\u2019m beyond excited to reveal everything I have planned for you all in 2026. Merry fucking Christmas!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ZP Theart - Dark to Light\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bpsFOGt21DM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>From speed-metal pioneer to hard-rock frontman to digital-era metal icon, ZP Theart has spent more than two decades proving he can command any stage and any genre. His return isn\u2019t just a comeback, it\u2019s the next chapter in a legendary career built on relentless energy and intensity, a visceral force of vocal power and a presence that demands attention, ready to set the world on fire once again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:2px 6px 4px 6px; color: #555555; background-color: #eeeeee; border: #dddddd 2px solid\">\nDid you know BraveWords has an active Facebook Group where you can start your own metal discussion or take part in many other discussions. The BraveWords Facebook Group is the evolution of the old BraveWords message board from years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Bands\u2026 feel free to promote your shows and albums.<\/p>\n<p>Podcasts\u2026 feel free to promote your new episodes.<\/p>\n<p>Radio Shows\u2026 feel free to promote your latest show.<\/p>\n<p>Record Labels\u2026 feel free to promote your latest releases<\/p>\n<p>Click to join and start discussing: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/groups\/bravewordsmetal\/?ref=share\">https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/groups\/bravewordsmetal\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source bravewords.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ZP Theart has carved out one of the most distinctive vocal paths in modern metal. 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