After much anticipation, modern heavy symphonic titans, KAMELOT, announced the upcoming release of their most introspective, uplifting, vital release to date – their first full-length in five years, ‘The Awakening‘, out 17th March 2023 via Napalm Records. ‘The Awakening‘ enters the KAMELOT legacy as their most massive and diverse offering yet – mixing symphonic, gothic, melodic, progressive and power metal styles while yielding some of the heaviest tracks in the band’s history.
Following the release of the album’s widely-lauded debut single, ‘One More Flag in the Ground‘ and operatic anthem ‘Opus of the Night (Ghost Requiem)‘, featuring Grammy nominated, soundtrack-featured cellist Tina Guo, KAMELOT have revealed the new album’s third single – the massive ‘Eventide‘. The track is a modernised banger of epic proportions, featuring the band’s lauded trademark soundscapes and exploring heartfelt themes of lifelong companionship, unwavering loyalty and lasting memories.
KAMELOT vocalist Tommy Karevik offers: “‘Eventide‘ is a celebration of lifelong companionship and unwavering loyalty. A calming voice from the side of the bed in the greatest time of need, sharing beautiful memories as one heart is slowing down and their time together is coming to an end.”
KAMELOT will tour the world in support of ‘The Awakening‘ and embark on their European Awaken The World tour this week. UK dates to be announced soon.
Having reigned supreme with the release of internationally top-charting melodic metal pinnacles such as ‘The Fourth Legacy‘ (1999), ‘The Black Halo‘ (2005), ‘Silverthorn‘ (2012), ‘Haven‘ (2015, #1 US Hard Rock Albums), and most recently 2018’s acclaimed ‘The Shadow Theory‘ (#2 US Hard Music Albums). KAMELOT’s intense brand of ultramodern gothic and symphonic theatricality is amplified further and with more emotionality than ever on ‘The Awakening‘.
KAMELOT is one of few bands in the symphonic genre to fully embrace the dark, but of course, there can be no light without it. Inspiring, engaging lyrical themes of determination, strength, overcoming personal battles and growth are abound on ‘The Awakening‘, provoked by extreme societal shifts and the overwhelming realization that we have such a brief time to be true to ourselves and live life to its fullest.
With crystal clear modern production helmed by the band and longtime producer Sascha Paeth, plus mixing and mastering by Jacob Hansen of Hansen Studios, KAMELOT’s score-like 13th studio album is accented by guest contributions from the likes of Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum) and renowned instrumentalists like violinist Florian Janoske and Grammy nominated, soundtrack-featured cellist Tina Guo.
KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood says:
“With ‘The Awakening‘, we have one of our most diverse albums in years. We’ve fused elements from progressive, power and gothic metal to symphonic and melodic metal on this one. Working with incredible guest artists from around the music industry and having producer Sascha Paeth and Jacob Hansen mixing gave us another step up on overall sound. This album offers everything to KAMELOT fans and also reaches beyond borders to new metal and hard rock legions.”
Showcasing the incomparable, stage-seasoned vocal acrobatics of Tommy Karevik and increasingly airtight, renowned technical teamwork of guitarist Thomas Youngblood, drummer Alex Landenburg, keyboardist Oliver Palotai and bassist Sean Tibbetts, ‘The Awakening‘ embraces enlivening themes that every listener can relate to. KAMELOT’s intense brand of ultramodern gothic and symphonic theatricality is amplified further and with more emotionality than ever on this inspiring, anticipated addition to the KAMELOT legacy.
Pre-order ‘The Awakening‘: here
Tracklisting:
1. Overture (Intro)
2. The Great Divide
3. Eventide
4. One More Flag in the Ground
5. Opus of the Night (Ghost Requiem)
6. Midsummer’s Eve
7. Bloodmoon
8. NightSky
9. The Looking Glass
10. New Babylon
11. Willow
12. My Pantheon (Forevermore)
13. Ephemera (Outro)
‘The Awakening‘ will be available in the following formats:
-Digital Album
-CD Digipak
-CD Digipak + Shirt Bundle – Napalm Records exclusive
-2-LP Gatefold Vinyl Black
-2-LP Gatefold Vinyl in Splatter Red + Black – Napalm Records exclusive (European webstore), limited to 500
-2-LP Gatefold in Marbled White + Black – Napalm Records exclusive (North American webstore), limited to 300
-48p Earbook with 7” Vinyl Single – Napalm Records exclusive, limited to 500
-Wooden Boxset with Envelope Opener, Flag, Patch and Band Postcard – Napalm Records exclusive, limited to 1000
-Music Cassette – Napalm Records exclusive, limited to 100
KAMELOT will tour the world in support of ‘The Awakening‘. See below for their upcoming European Awaken The World Tour dates.
KAMELOT Awaken the World Tour Europe – Part 1:
w/ special guests Myrath, Eleine, League of Distortion
Mar 17, 2023 – Cologne, DE / Essigfabrik
Mar 18, 2023 – Den Bosch, NL / Mainstage
Mar 19, 2023 – Brussels, BE / La Madeleine
Mar 21, 2023 – Hamburg, DE / Gruenspan
Mar 22, 2023 – Roskilde, DK / Gimle
Mar 24, 2023 – Oslo, NO / Sentrum Scene
Mar 25, 2023 – Gothenburg, SE / Trädgårn
Mar 26, 2023 – Stockholm, SE / Berns
Mar 29, 2023 – Helsinki, FI / Vanha Ylioppilastalo
Mar 31, 2023 – Tampere, FI / Pakkahuone
Apr 1, 2023 – Oulu, FI / Tapahtumakeskus Tullisali
Apr 3, 2023 – Tallinn, EE / Helitehas
Apr 4, 2023 – Rīga, LV / Melnā Piektdiena
Apr 6, 2023 – Warsaw, PL / Progresja
Apr 7, 2023 – Prague, CZ / Meet Factory
Apr 8, 2023 – Budapest, HU / Barba Negra
Spring/Summer Festivals:
May 4, 2023 – Karmøygeddon Metal Festival, NO – Headlining
Sep 8, 2023 – ProgPower USA XXII, USA – Headlining
Line-up:
Tommy Karevik – Vocals
Thomas Youngblood – Guitars
Oliver Palotai – Keyboards
Sean Tibbetts – Bass
Alex Landenburg – Drums
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