Frédéric Leclercq

Frédéric Leclercq

Frederic live at the Nova Rock-Festival 2013.
Background information
Born June 23, 1978
Origin Charleville-Mézières, Ardennes, France
Genres Power metal, speed metal, heavy metal, thrash metal, death metal, progressive metal, black metal, hard rock
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Bass, guitar, vocals, keyboards,
Years active 1992–present
Labels Sanctuary
Noise
Roadrunner
Associated acts DragonForce
Maladaptive
Heavenly
Carnival in Coal
Souls of We
Jaded Heart
Sabaton [1]
Website dragonforce.com
Notable instruments
ESP FL-204 Signature Series Bass[2]br/>ESP Horizon Electric Guitar
Mister Fof Modele FL-4 Bass Guitar
Mister Fof Modele FL-666 Electric Guitar

Frédéric Leclercq (born June 23, 1978 in France) is the bassist and backing vocalist for power metal band DragonForce and the guitarist/vocalist in his own band, Maladaptive. He is a session musician for various other bands, including George Lynch's Souls of We.[3][4] He is also an ex-member of the French power metal band Heavenly and played several shows with Carnival in Coal in 2006.

According to his profile on Dragonforce.com, Leclercq can speak "French, English, German, and some dirty words in almost every language," and his signature stage move is "Black metal whiskey sculling."[5] He was asked by Herman Li to help DragonForce on a few shows in North America and Japan as they needed a bassist. At first, he was only supposed to play on a sessional basis, but he played with so much skill and professionalism that he was offered the position permanently. He has since gone on to become a creative force in DragonForce, writing and co-writing music and lyrics for the band since 2012's The Power Within.

Leclercq played sessional rhythm guitar for Swedish power metal band Sabaton on their European tour in 2011, as regular guitarist Rikard Sundén had just become a father.

Playing influences

Leclercq is influenced by various guitarists such as Uli Jon Roth, Adrian Smith, Trey Azagthoth, and Marty Friedman.

Equipment

Leclerq uses ESP basses, and has a signature model, the LTD FL-600, with 5 other bassists (the others being Gabe Crisp, Frank Bello, Pancho Tomaselli, Tom Araya and Henkka Seppälä). He uses an ESP horizon electric guitar whilst performing in Sabaton. For amplification he uses Peavey Tour 700 bass amps and 8x10 bass cabinets, along with a Samson UHF Wireless System.[6]

Former bands and projects

References

  1. ↑ "FREDERIC LECLERCQ FROM DRAGONFORCE TO PLAY GUITAR WITH SABATON!". Retrieved Jan 8, 2011.
  2. ↑ http://www.espguitars.com/products?categories=fred-leclercq-2
  3. ↑ "SOULS OF WE Featuring GEORGE LYNCH, LONDON LEGRAND: Audio Samples Available". Blabbermouth. May 9, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Let the Truth Be Known by George Lynch @ ARTISTdirect.com". ARTISTdirect. Retrieved Mar 8, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Frédéric Leclercq - DragonForce". Retrieved 2010-06-25.
  6. ↑ "Frédéric Leclercq - DragonForce". Retrieved 2010-06-25.

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