KAMELOT

[Karpaasi]

^ Jos tarkkoja ollaan niin sehän on "Thank you so much!".

Ainakin puolen tusinaa kertaa tuli eilen.

Ai saatana, so sorry!

[Jussi K]

Varsin mielenkiintoista, Simone ei ole yllätys mutta Gus G. ja JON OLIVA? Hienoa.

KAMELOT Signs Japanese Deal For New Album - May 25, 2010

American/Norwegian power metallers KAMELOT have inked a deal with Marquee/Avalon Records for the Japanese release of their next album, tentatively due late summer. Marquee's Naohiro Yamazaki said in a statement, "Marquee/Avalon is happy to have KAMELOT — such a great band in our family and we are proud of announcing it. We all hope that KAMELOT's fame will be at a higher level with the next album. We trust the band a potential to become so."

KAMELOT vocalist Roy Khan added, "We are very excited about working with Marquee on the new album! We are also planning to return to Japan for some very special concerts with all the amazing fans there."

Greek guitarist Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE, FIREWIND, DREAM EVIL, ARCH ENEMY), EPICA singer Simone Simons and Jon Oliva (mastermind of SAVATAGE and JON OLIVA'S PAIN, co-creator/songwriter of the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) are among the artists who are scheduled to make guest appearances on KAMELOT's forthcoming CD. Songtitles set to appear on the effort include "House On A Hill", "The Great Pandemonium" and "Hunters Season", the latter two of which were performed on the band's recently completed European headlining tour.

Simone — the longtime girlfriend of KAMELOT keyboardist Oliver Palotai — previously appeared on the song "The Haunting", which was included on KAMELOT's 2005 album "The Black Halo".

KAMELOT spent time at various studios — including the Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany — under the watchful eye of Sascha Paeth and Miro as producers working on the highly anticipated follow-up to "Ghost Opera".

"The new songs are really inspiring," stated guitarist Thomas Youngblood. "We feel the long touring and time away from writing has been perfect for new ideas and an aggressive approach to the new songs."

Final release dates will be announced in the near future.

Due to "previously scheduled commitments," bassist Sean Tibbetts will be unable to join KAMELOT for the band's upcoming appearances at this year's Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals, set to take place June 4-6, 2010 in the German towns of Nürburgring and Nürnberg, respectively. Temporarily replacing him for these gigs will be KAMELOT's longtime producer Sascha Paeth.

KAMELOT will embark on its first North American tour in two years this fall. Support on the trek will come from LEAVES' EYES and BLACKGUARD.

The Great Pandemonium ja Hunters' Season ovat jotenkin niin tylsiä biisinnimiä, että mie luen ne koko ajan settilistoista vanhoina kappaleina.

[tsorl]

Uusi levy on nimeltään Poetry for the Poisoned ja julkaisu 3. syyskuuta:

Monday, June 21, 2010 - New Kamelot Album Details Released
earMUSIC, the international rock label of the Hamburg-based entertainment group Edel, has announced the signing of American/Norwegian melodic metallers Kamelot. The band's new studio album, "Poetry For The Poisoned", will be released in Europe on September 3, 2010.

Throughout the recent years, Kamelot's releases have achieved cult status around the world, and "Poetry for the Poisoned" will "once again raise the bar for others to follow," according to a press release. "The new studio album blends their trademark Kamelot sound with new elements and a creation of musical art that will set a new standard in the genre."

"Poetry for the Poisoned" was mostly written in the remote woods of Norway to the final songwriting sessions in a remote region of Germany. The compositions take the listener through many emotions and dynamics that touch the soul and the mind.

"I think this album is by far our most diverse, fusing new ideas and elements along with the traditional Kamelot sound and style that we have established over the years," states Kamelot guitarist Thomas Youngblood.

Recordings took place in the familiar Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany with producers Sascha Paeth and Miro. Additional tracking also took place in Tampa, Florida as well as various studios in Sweden, Greece and the U.S.

"Poetry for the Poisoned" features guest appearances by Simone Simons (Epica), Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind), Björn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork) and Jon Oliva (Savatage, Jon Oliva's Pain). The artwork was created by many artists, including Seth Siro Anton, Natalie Shau and Michal Loranc.

"'Poetry for the Poisoned' is a mix of progressive elements, modern rock, dark arts and also power metal," states Youngblood. "It comes at a time where many people around the world are searching for something to grab on to spiritually, including myself. I recently lost my mother and to be honest it was very hard on me. So there are some melancholy moods reflected on this album."

Frontman Roy Khan assures that "Poetry for the Poisoned" will both please the band's existing following and expose the universe of Kamelot to a whole range of new fans. "'Poetry for the Poisoned' is our longest and toughest production so far, but when I hear the result I know it was well worth the struggle," he says.

Max Vaccaro, director of the earMUSIC label, commented: "If there is one thing that is absolutely clear with kamelot, it's that the band has a unique vision of metal and they consider anything they do as the 'next step' to something bigger and better, constantly adamant to reach new ambitious artistic targets. We're happy about the fact that they have chosen earMUSIC as the partner to expand their audience with this new wonderful album."

"Poetry For The Poisoned" will also be available as a limited edition hard-cover digipak CD with a bonus DVD, LP and limited collector's edition featuring a bonus 45" vinyl with two rare songs only available on this strictly limited format, personally signed by the band.

Vituttaa jo valmiiksi tuo viimeisessä kappaleessa mainostettu special limited collectors -pelleily, kaikki biisit yksiin kansiin kiitos...

[Finnish Eddie]

^ Onkos mitään tietoa tuosta bonus dvdstä? Joku keikkako? Dokumentti levyn teosta?

[Jussi K]

Mulla oli mennyt tämä aikaisemmin ohi, että näinä ihmeellisinä marginaalimusiikkibisneksen aikoina, julkaisevat uutukaisen omalla levymerkillään!

American/Norwegian metallers KAMELOT have formed the recording label Kamelot Media Group (KMG Recordings). Teaming up with DisManic Distribution via E1 and the brand marketing and promotions company Knife Fight Media, KMG's premier label release will be the North American debut of KAMELOT's highly anticipated ninth studio album, "Poetry For The Poisoned", due on September 14.

The formation of KMG Recordings seems a natural progression for KAMELOT, which is considered to be one of metal's most unique, influential and prestigious acts to come along in decades.

Commented guitarist Thomas Youngblood, "We are in a very unique and fast-changing era for the music world.

"I am very excited about the new venture of KMG in North America.

"We have a team of experienced and passionate people working with us on this new release, which will be another step for KAMELOT and our fans."

KMG Recordings turned to Gunter Ford, music veteran and founder of World Entertainment Inc., and Knife Fight Media, who worked with KAMELOT on the "Ghost Opera" and "The Black Halo" releases, to oversee and manage the new label. Gunter stated, "In these changing times, Knife Fight Media was created in order to provide marketing, promotion, product development and label management services for artists and labels in need of maximizing their brand in a fast-changing and challenging landscape of the North American music industry.

"I believe the KAMELOT 'brand' is one of the leaders in its genre.

"I will be working closely with Thomas Youngblood, Roy Khan, DisManic and the Knife Fight Media team around this fantastic new release to grow 'Poetry For The Poisoned' even beyond the level of success we experienced with their previous releases in North America."

KAMELOT's reputation among fans and media alike is marked by enthusiasm as well as esteem, with each of its eight studio albums to date surpassing its predecessor in terms of songwriting, production and commercial results. As one of the most difficult-to-categorize artists on the metal scene, KAMELOT is ready to release its most insightful and ambitious album to date, "Poetry for the Poisoned".

Throughout the recent years, KAMELOT's releases have achieved cult status around the world, and "Poetry for the Poisoned" will "once again raise the bar for others to follow," according to a press release. "The new studio album blends their trademark KAMELOT sound with new elements and a creation of musical art that will set a new standard in the genre."

"Poetry for the Poisoned" was mostly written in the remote woods of Norway to the final songwriting sessions in a remote region of Germany. The compositions take the listener through many emotions and dynamics that touch the soul and the mind.

"I think this album is by far our most diverse, fusing new ideas and elements along with the traditional KAMELOT sound and style that we have established over the years," states KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood.

Recordings took place in the familiar Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany with producers Sascha Paeth and Miro. Additional tracking also took place in Tampa, Florida as well as various studios in Sweden, Greece and the U.S.

"Poetry for the Poisoned" features guest appearances by Simone Simons (EPICA), Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE, FIREWIND), Björn "Speed" Strid (SOILWORK) and Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, JON OLIVA'S PAIN). The artwork was created by many great artists, including Seth Siro Anton, Natalie Shau and Michal Loranc.

"'Poetry For The Poisoned' is a mix of progressive elements, modern rock, dark arts and also power metal," states Youngblood. "It comes at a time where many people around the world are searching for something to grab on to spiritually, including myself. I recently lost my mother and to be honest it was very hard on me. So there are some melancholy moods reflected on this album."

Frontman Roy Khan assures that "Poetry for the Poisoned" will both please the band's existing following and expose the universe of KAMELOT to a whole range of new fans. "'Poetry for the Poisoned' is our longest and toughest production so far, but when I hear the result I know it was well worth the struggle," he says.

"Poetry For The Poisoned" will be available in three versions:

* Regular CD edition
* Digipak CD with bonus DVD
* Two-LP gatefold vinyl edition

DVD bonus material:

* "The Great Pandemonium" video
* Exclusive and in-depth interviews with each KAMELOT member
* "Pick and Play" for the song "The Great Pandemonium"
* "Poetry For The Poisoned" background images
* Exclusive video footage from Norway Rock festival 2010
* Bonus song "House On A Hill" (uncut version)

KAMELOT will release "Poetry For The Poisoned" through earMUSIC/Edel in Europe on September 10. Marquee/Avalon Records will make the CD available in Japan.

"Poetry For The Poisoned" track listing:

01. The Great Pandemonium
02. If Tomorrow Came
03. Dear Editor
04. The Zodiac
05. Hunter's Season
06. House On A Hill
07. Necropolis
08. My Train Of Thoughts
09. Seal Of Woven Years
"Poetry For The Poisoned"
10. Pt. I - Incubus
11. Pt. II - So Long
12. Pt. III - All Is Over
13. Pt. IV - Dissection
14. Once Upon A Time

KAMELOT recently tapped Swedish director Owe Lingvall of Village Road Films for the video shoot and production of the song "The Great Pandemonium".

Simone Simons — the longtime girlfriend of KAMELOT keyboardist Oliver Palotai — previously appeared on the song "The Haunting", which was included on KAMELOT's 2005 album "The Black Halo".

KAMELOT will embark on its first North American tour in two years in September. Support on the trek will come from LEAVES' EYES and BLACKGUARD.

KAMELOT is:

Roy Khan - Vocals
Thomas Youngblood - Guitar
Casey Grillo - Drums
Oliver Palotai - Keyboards
Sean Tibbets - Bass

[AntiSmuli]

[Finnish Eddie]

Öö vähän erikoinen kansi noin Kamelotiksi ...

[Karpaasi]

Pidän tyylistä, mutta tuo kuva on melkoisen vammainen viritelmä.

[Jussi K]

Yllä jo kertalleenmainittuun biisilistaan tarjoavat äxän ahkerat sedät ltd-päivitystä; voiko tuo olla muuta kuin Nick Cave/Kylie Minogue-cover?? Jos minulta kysytään niin ei.

1. The Great Pandemonium
2. If Tomorrow Came
3. Dear Editor
4. The Zodiac
5. Hunter's Season
6. House On a Hill
7. Necropolis
8. My Train Of Thoughts
9. Seal Of Woven Years
10. Poetry Part 1 – Incubus
11. Poetry Part 2 – So Long
12. Poetry Part 3 – All Is Over
13. Poetry Part 4 – Dissection
14. Once Upon a Time
15. Where The Wild Roses Grow (bonus track)

DVD bonus material:
“The Great Pandemonium” (video) + Interviews with each Kamelot member
“Pick and Play” for the song “The Great Pandemonium”
Background Images
Live at Norway Rock Festival 2010 + Bonus Song “House On a Hill” (uncut version)

[Hese]

Pitihän toi iskeä tilaukseen, kuitenkin yksi vuoden odotetuimmista julkaisuista kyseessä.

[Finnish Eddie]

Mitäköhän tuo "pick & play" käytännössä tarkoittaa? Jonkun sortin "soitin/laulukaraoke" ?

[tsorl]

voiko tuo olla muuta kuin Nick Cave/Kylie Minogue-cover?? Jos minulta kysytään niin ei.

Onko Kamelot muuten tehnyt ikinä yhtään coveria?

Tämmöinen traileri uudesta levystä ja videosta (keikoillakin jo kuultu The Great Pandemonium). Bändin videot alkaa olla ihan omassa laatuluokassaan, mahtavan näköistä! Mulle tuli jostain syystä Mass Effect mieleen noista hahmoista...

[Jussi K]

Onko Kamelot muuten tehnyt ikinä yhtään coveria?

Ei sinällään, mutta tällä vuosituhannen vaihteen jenkkitribuutilla, miltä monet biisit ovat varmasti useimmille tuttuja, on tämä semimystinen "Kamelot + Ian Parry" esittämässä Flight Of Icarusin. Eli Khan oli kai Norjassa & Parry äänitteli muiden kanssa floridassa. Noiden kahden suomalaisen version myötähän tämä sai meilläpäin huomiota, vaikka Iron Saviorin Running Free, ja oliko nyt Sebastian Bachin Children Of The Damnedkin, pääsi myöhemmin Nuclear Blastin tribuuteille. John Westin & Chris Cafferyn läpiluennan RTTH:stä oot varmasti kuullut

[Finnish Eddie]

Uusi levy on kuulemma sitten vuotanut interwebiin ...

[Iron Constable]

^Uutinen ? Yllätys ?

EI.

Julkaisupäivänä toisinpäin.

KYLLÄ.

[Haba]

Tuosta tuore video sitten maisteluun. Koko albumikin jätti ihan mielenkiintoisen kuvan ekan kuunteluun jälkeen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woRaHKNEs8Y" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Jussi K]

Melkoisen vinkeitä kuvatuksia täynnä tuo video, Björn "Speed" Stridin tulta/laavaa valuvat silmät esimerkiksi, tai eukkosen reiden haavasta puskevat karvaiset kynnet, sick. Syön pääni ellei ole Joachin Luetken ohjaama, jotenkin tuo inhotyyli (artworkia mm. Ragelle, Kreatorille & Dimmu Borgirille viime vuosina) on aika omanlaisensa.

[Symbolic]

Tuo videohan oli ihan paska, vaikka varmasti maksanut pienen omaisuuden. Samoin biisikin oli aikas hanurista, ei oikein toimi ne matalammat murinat siinä välissä. Kertosäekin oli jotenkin mauton. Onneksi Kamelotilla on siellä menneisyydessä monta kovaa albumia, taidankin jatkaa niiden kuuntelua...

Uuden levyn voisin katsastaa, vaikken olekaan edeltäjäänsä Ghost Operaa vielä kuullutkaan.

[poolrules]

Syön pääni ellei ole Joachin Luetken ohjaama, jotenkin tuo inhotyyli (artworkia mm. Ragelle, Kreatorille & Dimmu Borgirille viime vuosina) on aika omanlaisensa.

Video shot in Sweden and directed by Owe Lingvall of Village Road Films

Eikun hyvää ruokahalua.

[AntiSmuli]

^^Ghost Opera, niin levy kuin myös kys. levyn nimikkobiisi, bändin parhaita. Kuuntele ihmeessä.

No kyllä itse tuosta biisistä tykkäsin. Pari kertaa sen kuuntelin, toisella kerralla tosin jätin videon kahtomatta. Hah, aika kiero video kyllä. Kalliilta tosiaan näytti ja suht skitsolta. Kertosäe toimi hyvin. Voisi veikata, että livenä toimii vielä paremmin. Royn puheetkin alussa (Onko edes Roy..?) loivat heti ennen kertsiä sopivaa pientä hämärää nostatusta. Plus vielä tuo video siihen päälle, kun tuon kuuntelee ja katselee - toimii.

[Karpaasi]

Helvetin hyvä biisi! Odotukset nousivat ihan kivasti, ja itse asiassa nyt on edes jotain odotuksia! Pitää katsoa, josko tämän hankkisin.

Ghost Operan iskevyyttä voisi taas kokeilla vaihteeksi näin syysiltana.

[Jussi K]

^^^ No jopa arvasinkin väärin, tuonko takia se Nocturnal Rites on ollut hiatuksella kun rumpali on ilmiselvästi hengannut vuosia itävallassa Luetken opissa ja näyttääkin viihtyvän paremmin ohjaajana

Ghost Opera, niin levy kuin myös kys. levyn nimikkobiisi, bändin parhaita. Kuuntele ihmeessä.

No ei kai taidat olla eka bändin ystävä(?) jolle Ghost Opera ei ole ollut pettymys. Kyllähän siellä jotkin, kuten Blücher tai Love You To Death tai Anthem toimivat; mutta ollaan todella kaukana muista levyistään The Fourth Legacyn jälkeen. Liian rauhallinen (vaikka sitähän juuri nuo linkittämänikin toki ovat) ja pliisuksi jäävä, mutta minusta jo The Black Halolla tultiin pientä alamäkeä.

[AntiSmuli]

^Siistiä olla ainoa lajissaan. Mutta sen kummemmitta perusteluitta, sekä The Black Halo ja Ghost Opera kolahtaa täysillä.

Imutin Poetry For The Poisonedin, parhaillaan kuuntelussa. Pandemonium-biisiä keretty kuunnella jo muutamaankin otteeseen ja eivät nämät pari - kolme ekaa biisiäkään vaikuta hassuilta. Levyn toinen biisi, If Tomorrow Came ainakin jyrähti kivasti.

[tsorl]

Oliva-duettobiisi Zodiac on ainakin erittäin hyvä, ja myös tuo videokappale. Sikäli ihan hyvää tuotosta odottelen. Ghost Operastakin tykkäsin varmaan enemmän kuin muut keskimäärin, rankkaisin ehkä jopa Karman yläpuolelle jos näitä kunnon Kamelot-levyjä (1999->) aletaan vertailemaan. Tietty kipinä siitä kyllä puuttui mikä oli vielä vahvasti Black Halolla (bändin paras) ja samantyylistä mahtavasoundista midtempo-tallustelua tämä uusikin kuulostaa olevan.

[Finnish Eddie]

Khan sairastunut USA:n kiertueen treenien aikana. Toivottavasti ei hirveän vakavasti ... Korvaaja sentään löytynyt:

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