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Forged in the established traditions of heavy metal. DRAGONSCLAW boast a sonic alloy of aggressive yet catchy song writing, soaring vocals powerful melodies and blazing guitar solos combined with symphonic orchestration and imaginative lyrics.
DRAGONSCLAW are a celebration of what legions of metal fans love about traditional metal
DRAGONSCLAW was conceptualised in 2007 by guitarist, Ben Thomas and inspired by the epic compositions and raw technicality of bands such as Symphony X, Adagio and Kamelot. DRAGONSCLAW remained an idea until Thomas could find a line up of like-minded metal virtuosos to bring his compositions to life. During this time Ben built up a local reputation as an up and coming six-string shredder, playing guitar with Sydney thrash metal band, Paindivision.
New Zealand born vocalist, Giles Lavery, joined DRAGONSCLAW in 2010. He brings to DRAGONSCLAW an immense vocal range and a fine ear for catchy choruses and vocal melodies. Giles’s influences run deep in the ether of metal and hard rock music, from Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Savatage, and Dokken to AOR groups such as Survivor, Journey and Foreigner. Lavery fronted New Zealand metal group, Bloodwych, through the late 90s and currently fronts U.S. Metal legends Warlord, Alcatrazz and Jack Starr’s band.
The band is rounded out by Ben’s brother, Aaron Bryn Thomas, on bass and orchestration.
For the bands new album "Moving Target" (2025) they are joined by Jimmy Waldo (Keys) and Mark Zonder (Drums).
DRAGONSCLAW are a celebration of what legions of metal fans love about traditional metal
DRAGONSCLAW was conceptualised in 2007 by guitarist, Ben Thomas and inspired by the epic compositions and raw technicality of bands such as Symphony X, Adagio and Kamelot. DRAGONSCLAW remained an idea until Thomas could find a line up of like-minded metal virtuosos to bring his compositions to life. During this time Ben built up a local reputation as an up and coming six-string shredder, playing guitar with Sydney thrash metal band, Paindivision.
New Zealand born vocalist, Giles Lavery, joined DRAGONSCLAW in 2010. He brings to DRAGONSCLAW an immense vocal range and a fine ear for catchy choruses and vocal melodies. Giles’s influences run deep in the ether of metal and hard rock music, from Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Savatage, and Dokken to AOR groups such as Survivor, Journey and Foreigner. Lavery fronted New Zealand metal group, Bloodwych, through the late 90s and currently fronts U.S. Metal legends Warlord, Alcatrazz and Jack Starr’s band.
The band is rounded out by Ben’s brother, Aaron Bryn Thomas, on bass and orchestration.
For the bands new album "Moving Target" (2025) they are joined by Jimmy Waldo (Keys) and Mark Zonder (Drums).
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