ZP Theart
ZP Theart | |
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ZP performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | ZP De Villiers Theart |
| Born | 27 May 1974 Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Genres | Power metal, heavy metal, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Formerly of | DragonForce, Skid Row, I Am I, Tank, Shadow Warriors |
| Website | zptheart |
ZP De Villiers Theart (/tiːɑːrt/ TEE-art) (born 27 May 1974) is a South African born singer-songwriter and the former lead vocalist and co-founder of the British power metal band DragonForce. He was also the lead vocalist for the British heavy metal band Tank and American hard rock band Skid Row. During his tenure as the vocalist of DragonForce, the band received a Grammy nomination for its song "Heroes of Our Time". Theart was also hired by League of Legends game creators Riot Games as the voice of Karthus for the official soundtrack songs "Deathfire Grasp" and "Last Whisper".