English-language French metal band Dagoba cite nu-metal bands such as Korn, Deftones, and Incubus among their influences, along with more extreme styles such as death metal. The band debuted in 2001 with the Release the Fury EP, subsequently making its full-length album debut with Dagoba (2003). What Hell Is About (2006) was produced by Tue Madsen and was a commercial breakthrough effort, reaching number 107 on the French albums chart. Face the Colossus (2008), also produced by Madsen, was similarly popular. With a fan base now well established, Dagoba mounted their first-ever headlining tour, performing concerts throughout Europe during 2008-2009 in promotion of the album. ~ Jason Birchmeier