Modern Symphonic Metal Icons KAMELOT to Release New Album, ‘The Awakening’, on March 17, 2023

Modern Symphonic Metal Icons

KAMELOT

to Release New Album,Â The Awakening,

on March 17, 2023 via Napalm Records

Pre-OrderÂ HERE

Addictive First Single

“One More Flag in the Ground”Â Out Now

Watch the Music VideoÂ HERE

Awaken the World European Tour Begins March 12

One of the most innovative and prestigious bands in modern symphonic metal, heavy iconsÂ KAMELOT, are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their most introspective, uplifting, vital release to date – their first full-length in five years, 2023âs aptly titled ‘The Awakening’, out March 17, 2023 viaÂ Napalm Records. Having reigned supreme with the release of internationally top-charting melodic metal pinnacles such as ‘The Fourth Legacy’Â (1999), ‘The Black Halo’Â (2005),Â ‘Silverthorn’Â (2012),Â ‘Haven’Â (2015, #1 US Hard Rock Albums), and most recently 2018âs acclaimed ‘The Shadow Theory’Â (#2 US Hard Music Albums), ‘The Awakening’Â enters theÂ KAMELOTÂ 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. Today, alongside the announcement of ‘The Awakening’,Â KAMELOTÂ have gifted fans with the first single from the album – the unforgettably huge, radio-ready anthemÂ âOne More Flag in the Groundâ. 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 vocalist Tommy Karevik offers: “The main focus on this video and song was to have a metaphor for the struggles of fighting disease or illness, whether it being physical or mental. Each step of healing and recovery is another Flag in the Ground. With every little step, one more victory wonâ¦” KAMELOTÂ 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 producerÂ Sascha Paeth, plus mixing and mastering byÂ Jacob HansenÂ of Hansen Studios,Â KAMELOTâs score-like 13th studio album is accented by guest contributions from the likes ofÂ Melissa BonnyÂ (Ad Infinitum) and renowned instrumentalists like violinistÂ Florian JanoskeÂ and Grammy nominated, soundtrack-featured cellistÂ 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 toÂ KAMELOTÂ fans and also reaches beyond borders to new metal and hard rock legions.â Showcasing the incomparable, stage-seasoned vocal acrobatics ofÂ Tommy KarevikÂ and increasingly airtight, renowned technical teamwork of guitaristÂ Thomas Youngblood, drummerÂ Alex Landenburg, keyboardistÂ Oliver PalotaiÂ and bassistÂ Sean Tibbetts, ‘The Awakening’Â embraces enlivening themes that every listener can relate to. KAMELOTâs intense brand of ultramodern gothic and symphonic theatricality is amplified further and with more emotionality than ever on this inspiring, anticipated addition to theÂ KAMELOTÂ legacy. Tracks honoringÂ KAMELOTÂ trademarks like cinematicÂ âThe Great DivideâÂ and darkly hopeful eternal farewell to a loved one,Â âEventideâ, prove that while ‘The Awakening’Â stays true to the aural foundations fans have embraced for decades, equally-addictive outputs likeÂ âOne More Flag in the GroundâÂ – 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 producerÂ Brian HowesÂ – showcase a band devoid of sonic stagnancy. Profound compositions are plentiful, like stage-ready, operaticÂ âOpus of the Night (Ghost Requiem)â, which features a hair-raising dual solo from guitaristÂ Thomas YoungbloodÂ and guest cellistÂ Tina Guo, as well as epic, synth-ladenÂ âNew Babylonâ, elevated by the dynamic vocal attack of frontmanÂ Tommy KarevikÂ andÂ Ad InfinitumâsÂ Melissa Bonny. Further balancing darkness with light, grooving, heartfeltÂ âNightSkyâÂ and ode to conquering oneâs adversitiesÂ âMy Pantheon (Forevermore)âÂ boast some of the albumâs heaviest moments and most complex guitar solos, while pensive hymns such as Celtic-infusedÂ âMidsummerâs EveâÂ and ebbing-and-flowing hymn of cherished memoriesÂ âWillowâÂ provide necessary balance to an album fittingly primed for spectacular performances to come.