Kamelot - Release new album 'The Awakening' !!!

One of the most innovative and prestigious bands in modern Symphonic Metal, heavy icons Kamelot are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their most introspective, uplifting, vital release to for their first full-length in five years. 2023’s aptly titled 'The Awakening',  which is out on March the 17th, 2023 via Napalm Records. 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) (No.1 - US Hard Rock Albums), and most recently 2018’s acclaimed 'The Shadow Theory' (No.2 - US Hard Music Albums), 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.

Alongside the announcement of 'The Awakening', Kamelot have gifted fans with the first single from the album - the unforgettably huge, radio-ready anthem “One more flag in the Ground”. The track proves the band's unwavering skill of balancing Rock and Metal potency, and explores important lyrical themes of fighting physical or mental disease, illness or strife. 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 thirteenth 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. Showcasing the incomparable, stage-seasoned vocal acrobatics of Tommy Karevik (Vocals) and increasingly airtight, renowned technical teamwork of Thomas Youngblood (Guitar), Alex Landenburg (Drummer), Oliver Palotai (Keyboard) and Sean Tibbetts (Bass), '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. 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.