Modern symphonic metal icons, Kamelot, were due to play in Tel Aviv, Israel on May 6th at Reading 3. Sadly, the show has been cancelled. The band has checked in with the following update:
"Dear KamFans in Israel. We regret to have to inform you that our show in Tel Aviv can't take place on May 6th. We are working on a solution!"
The official statement is available below.
Kamelot recently wrapped up their European tour supporting the new album, The Awakening. They performed at Mainstage in Den Bosch, Netherlands on March 18th. Fan-filmed video is available below.
The setlist on the night was as follows:
"Veil of Elysium"
"Rule the World"
"Opus of the Night (Ghost Requiem)"
"Insomnia"
"When the Lights Are Down"
"Vespertine (My Crimson Bride)"
"New Babylon"
"Manus Dei"
"Sacrimony (Angel of Afterlife)"
"March of Mephisto"
"Karma"
"Song for Jolee"
"NightSky" (Live debut)
- drum solo -
"Forever"
Encore:
"Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire)"
"One More Flag in the Ground"
"Liar Liar (Wasteland Monarchy)"
Kamelot released their first full-length in five years, The Awakening, on March 17, via Napalm Records.
The Awakening embraces enlivening themes that every listener can relate to. Inspiring, engaging lyrics 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.
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, 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 aforementioned cellist Tina Guo.
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.”
Tracks honoring Kamelot trademarks like cinematic “The Great Divide” and darkly hopeful eternal farewell to a loved one, “Eventide”, prove that while The Awakening stays true to the aural foundations fans have embraced for decades, equally-addictive outputs like “One More Flag in the Ground” - a radio-ready anthem about overcoming seemingly unbeatable illness and the mental challenges we all face, featuring additional vocal layers from JUNO Award winning musician and producer Brian Howes - showcase a band devoid of sonic stagnancy. Profound compositions are plentiful, like stage-ready, operatic “Opus of the Night (Ghost Requiem)”, which features a hair-raising dual solo from guitarist Thomas Youngblood and guest cellist Tina Guo, as well as epic, synth-laden “New Babylon”, elevated by the dynamic vocal attack of frontman Tommy Karevik and Ad Infinitum’s Melissa Bonny. Further balancing darkness with light, grooving, heartfelt “NightSky” and ode to conquering one’s adversities “My Pantheon (Forevermore)” boast some of the album’s heaviest moments and most complex guitar solos, while pensive hymns such as Celtic-infused “Midsummer’s Eve” and ebbing-and-flowing hymn of cherished memories “Willow” provide necessary balance to an album fittingly primed for spectacular performances to come.
The Awakening features crystal clear modern production helmed by the band and longtime producer Sascha Paeth, plus mixing and mastering by Jacob Hansen of Hansen Studios.
The Awakening tracklisting:
"Overture" (Intro)
"The Great Divide"
"Eventide"
"One More Flag In The Ground"
"Opus of the Night (Ghost Requiem)"
"Midsummer's Eve"
"Bloodmoon"
"NightSky"
"The Looking Glass"
"New Babylon"
"Willow"
"My Pantheon (Forevermore)"
"Ephemera" (Outro)
"Opus Of The Night (Ghost Requiem)" lyric video:
"One More Flag In The Ground" video:
Kamelot are:
Tommy Karevik - Vocals
Thomas Youngblood - Guitars
Oliver Palotai - Keyboards
Sean Tibbetts - Bass
Alex Landenburg - Drums
