Bassist Glenn Barry from Power Metal band Kamelot will be absent from some shows on the band's North American tour. Barry and his wife Kristin will be expecting their second child around the time of the tour, so for that reason he will be away. Royal Anguish bassist Sean Tibbets will be filling in for Barry on the select shows of the first leg of the tour.

In other Kamelot news, two more supports for the band's North American tour have been announced. Aghora and Wolff Pack will join Cryptic Vision, Ben Jackson and Jon Drenning and Dana Burnell from Crimson Glory as supports for Kamelot.

Source:	kamelot.com
Band profile:	Kamelot

Kamelot's first DVD entitled 'One Cold Winter's Night' will be released via Steamhammer/SPV on October 30. It will be available as a double DVD , double CD or a 2DVD/2CD doublepack with poster. The track listing is as follows:

DVD 1

01. Intro: Un Assasino Molto Silenzioso
02. The Black Halo
03. Soul Society
04. The Edge of Paradise
05. Center of the Universe
06. Nights of Arabia
07. Abandoned
08. Forever
09. Keyboard Solo
10. The Haunting
11. Moonlight
12. When The Lights Are Down
13. Elizabeth (Part I, II & III)
14. March of Mephisto
15. Karma
16. Drum Solo
17. Farewell
18. Curtain call/Outro

DVD 2

* Behind the Scenes
* Band interviews
* Making of "The Haunting"
* Up-close interview with Thomas Youngblood at home
* Casey Grill at ddrum
* Interview with Simone Simons from EPICA
* Huge photo gallery
* Band Bio and Top 5
* Discography

Videos:

* "The Haunting"
* "March of Mephisto"
* "March of Mephist" (uncensored)
* "Serenade"
* "March of Mephisto" live at Sweden Rock 2006

CD 1

01. Intro: Un Assasino Molto Silenzioso
02. The Black Halo
03. Soul Society
04. The Edge of Paradise
05. Center of the Universe
06. Nights of Arabia
07. Abandoned
08. Forever
09. Keyboard Solo
10. The Haunting
11. Moonlight

CD 2

01. When The Lights Are Down
02. Elizabeth (Part I, II & III)
03. March of Mephisto
04. Karma
05. Drum Solo
06. Farewell
07. Outro

"One Cold Winter's Night" was recorded on February 11, 2006 at the historic Rockefeller Musichall in Oslo, Norway. Kamelot enlisted renowned film and video director Patric Ullaeus (Dimmu Borgir, Lacuna Coil, Iin Flames) to chronicle the night's events. Bringing with him from Gothenberg, Sweden, Patric had a large crew of professionals and equipment, including 18 cameras, that would be used in and around the concert grounds.

The title for the band's first DVD to date (based on an earlier Kamelot song title) was chosen long before the actual shoot. Ironically this winter turned out to be one of the longest and coldest in the country's history, with enormous amounts of snow and numerous chaos-causing blizzards.

In other Kamelot news, two more supports for the band's North American tour have been announced. The Ben Jackson Group and Cryptic Vision will appear along side Kamelot at the 16.09.06 - State Theater, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA show.

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Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Kamelot

Power Metallers Kamelot have said that they will be cancelling their appearance at the upcoming Ragnarock Festival, in Norway. The band cancelled their August 18th and 19th appearances because they haven't received any kind of contract. The band says that it's an unfortunate thing to happen, but out of their control. However Kamelot will be planning for an early 2007 tour that will include Norway.

Here is a statement by KMI Entertainment's Tim Norwood: "We have yet to receive a contract or deposits for this festival. It is unfortunate for the fans since the band was very excited about coming to Norway again, it is simple out of our hands at this point. It also means that we have to reschedule the Helsinki show that was booked in connection with Ragnarock. We are in the middle of planning the European tour for Spring 2007 and we are planning a full run through Norway and Finland".

Source:	kamelot.com
Band profile:	Kamelot

According to the official Epica website, vocalist Simone Simons would join Kamelot on stage for 'The Haunting' (Somewhere In Time)' when the band hits the Plato venue in Helmond, Holland on Sunday, July 2nd. Simons performed the original guest vocals on the song for Kamelot's last album, The Black Halo, and performed the song with the band every night during their last European tour together

As previously reported Epica will support Kamelot on their North American tour, which kicks off in September. Dates are as follows:

September
19 - Jaxx Nightclub in Springfield, VA
20 - B.B. King's in New York, NY
22 - The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie, NY
23 - The Penny Arcade in Rochester, NY
24 - Le Medley in Montreal, QC
25 - Imperial in Quebec, QC
27 - The Opera House in Toronto, ON
28 - Agora Theater in Cleveland, OH
29 - Harpo's in Detroit, MI
30 - The Pearl Room in Chicago, IL

October
2 - Star Central in Columbia Heights, MN
6 - Studio Seven in Seattle, WA
7 - Rock N Roll Pizza in Portland, OR
8 - Pound SF in San Francisco, CA
10 - Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, CA
11 - Key Club in Los Angeles, CA

Source:	bravewords.com
Band profile:	Epica

Power Metallers Kamelot have a new album on the way. The band has been busy writing songs in Norway and have so far completed nine of them. They will be travelling to Wolfsburg, Germany in a month or so to do all the recordings, etc.

Here is a statement by guitarist Thomas Youngblood on the band's official website: "I am just returning from Norway and we were more productive than ever on this writing session. I am more pleased than ever with the progress of the new songs".

The album is set for an early 2007 release.

In other Kamelot news the band has announced some North American tour dates with special guest Epica. Here are the confirmed tour dates, as posted on their website:

Sep. 15 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (USA) - Culture Room - (only Kamelot)
Sep. 16 - St. Petersburg, FL (USA) - State Theatre - (only Kamelot)
Sep. 19 - Springfield, VA (USA) - Jaxx Nightclub
Sep. 20 - New York, NY (USA) - B.B King
Sep. 22 - Poughkeepsie, NY (USA) - The Chance Theater
Sep. 23 - Rochester, NY (USA) - The Penny Arcade
Sep. 24 - Montréal, QC (CA) - Le Medley
Sep. 25 - Québec, QC (CA) - L'Imperial
Sep. 27 - Toronto, ON (CA) - The Opera House
Sep. 28 - Cleveland, OH (USA) - Agora Ballroom
Sep. 29 - Detroit, MI (USA) - Harpo's
Sep. 30 - Chicago, IL (USA) - The Pearl Room
Oct. 02 - Columbia Heights, MN (USA) - Star Central
Oct. 04 - Denver, CO (USA) - BlueBird Theater
Oct. 06 - Seattle, WA (USA) - Studio Seven
Oct. 07 - Portland, OR (USA) - Rock N Roll Pizza
Oct. 08 - San Francisco, CA (USA) - Pound SF
Oct. 10 - Santa Ana, CA (USA) - Galaxy Theatre
Oct. 11 - Los Angeles, CA (USA) - Key Club

Source:	kamelot.com
Band profile:	Kamelot

Kamelot is pleased to announce their first Live DVD filming this February 11th, 2006 at Rockefeller Music Hall, in Oslo, Norway. The shoot will be handled by acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus and promises to be full of surprises for all the fans. "This has been in the works now for more than 2 years and we are very pleased to have all the gears in motion now. This will be a very, very special event for us and all the fans of the band" - states guitarist Thomas Youngblood. According to lead singer Roy Khan the crew is already in full swing preparing for the show in Oslo, most certainly destined to be another milestone in the career of the band.

More details are expected for this much anticipated DVD, including track listings, bonus footage and special guest appearances. Release date is scheduled for Summer/Fall 2006 via SPV Records.

http://kamelot.com

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Kamelot

The band release the following message on their official website:

"KMI Entertainment and Kamelot are please to announce the addition of keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai as the new and permanent member of the band Kamelot. "We have been very fortunate to work with great keyboardists from around the world. After the first Black Halo tour earlier this year, we added Oliver to the fold. We feel that his attitude, ability and personality fits the Kamelot family perfectly" - states guitarist/founder Thomas Youngblood."

You can visit Palotai's website at http://www.palotai.de for more info about him.

Source:	kamelot.com
Band profile:	Kamelot

The videos of "The Hunting" and "March of Mephisto" (both from the latest "The Black Halo") have been added to the Real Music Guide. Go here to check the videos:
http://music.guide.real.com/archive'search=kamelot&type=artist

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Kamelot

KAMELOT have set a February 28, 2005 release date through SPV Records for their new album, "The Black Halo". The follow-up to last year's "Epica" was produced by Sascha Paeth and Miro at Gate Studio in Germany and features guest appearances by Jens Johansson (Stratovarius), Simone Simmons (Epica) and others. Songtitles expected to appear on the album include "March of Mephisto", "When The Lights Are Down", "Moonlight Falling", "The Black Halo", "Abandoned", "Master of the Game", "Soul Society", "Pride", "Nothing Ever Dies" and "Serenade".

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Kamelot

Hello all "Black Haloholics"! We are nearly finished with the album, after many, many weeks and days and hours it is almost complete. The Epica saga will meet destiny and the story will unfold for us all.

This week we are heading to Morrisound Studios in Tampa to finish some vocals and special effects. Mari will appear again as Helena, I will help engineer the sessions along with old Kamelot producers Jim Morris.

I will have the digital camera and video for the sessions.

Khan is still in Germany finishing lead vocals and choirs. He has been in Germany so long the people there think he has relocated to live there.

I am getting ever so excited about touring again!!! ProgPower was just a teaser for us, we will have a new stage, backdrops and more for the new expedition across this planet. We have two exciting bands planned as support and opener. Diverse and very good live bands!

So 2005 is shaping up for a monster year!!

Jens Johansson will appear as special guest soloist on two new songs for "The Black Halo". Jens' unique style fits perfectly into Kamelot's musical approach. The band once again thanks Jens for stepping in and doing a great job on the solos!

Kamelot's new album is ready for the world "The Black Halo"! Due for release in
January/Feb. 2005!

Black Halo World Tour will follow in March/April/May 2005 for Greece, Spain,
France, Holland, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Gremany, Japan, Canada,
Mexico and more

Taken form: http://www.kamelot.com/allnews.php
And an e-mail sent to me by The Kamelot Management

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Kamelot

According to a posting on KAMELOT's web site, guitarist Thomas Youngblood and singer Roy Khan will soon be heading back to Germany to put the finishing touches on the follow-up to last year's "Epica", tentatively due before the end of the year through SPV Records. Vocal sessions and guitar sessions will be done as well as the recording of several guest appearances. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "March of Mephisto", "Nothing Ever Dies" and "Serenade". A Japanese tour will likely take place in December, to be followed by a European trek beginning in January 2005.

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Kamelot

KAMELOT's previously announced dates in Monterrey and Guadalajara have been cancelled by their Mexican promoter, Ekosysmusik. No reason was given for the cancellation. The group's EpicaFest date in Mexico City will go ahead as planned on February 14, with five support bands also on the bill, including Californian metallers CAGE.

As previously reported, KAMELOT are currently writing material for the follow-up to last year's "Epica", tentatively due this summer through SPV Records. Among the songtitles set to appear on the CD are "March of Mephisto", "Nothing Ever Dies" and "Serenade".

Upcoming KAMELOT shows:

Feb. 14 - Mexico City, MEX @ TBA
Feb. 28 - Granada, SPA @ Piorno Rock Festival

Band profile:

Kamelot

KAMELOT mastermind Thomas Youngblood has posted the following message on the band's official web site:

"Hello Kamelotians!!!

"We are very pleased to tell you all that the writing sessions are going even better than expected. We have now completed 8 new songs and cannot get the melodies out of our heads. A good sign for everyone) We just finished 'March of Mephisto', this should be our heaviest song ever and a live classic. Also, we finished a beautiful ballad that will mostly be piano and a small string ensemble. A first for us as well. So we are always working on new twists to the KAMELOT style we hope you all love. Our beloved producer Sascha Paeth will come to Florida after the New Year to begin preproduction and then the fun starts!"

As previously reported, KAMELOT's forthcoming album will be their first for SPV Records, with whom they signed a worldwide deal last spring. An early 2004 release is expected. Other songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Nothing Ever Dies" and "Serenade".

Upcoming KAMELOT shows:

Feb. 13 - Monterrey, MEX @ TBA
Feb. 14 - Mexico City, MEX @ TBA
Feb. 15 - Guadalajara, MEX @ TBA
Feb. 28 - Granada, SPA @ Piorno Rock Festival

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Kamelot

Guitarist Thomas Youngblood have reported in the following message to the official homepage:

"I just got back from a whirlwind 3 weeks in Norway and Germany. We have written 5 new songs for the next Kamelot follow-up to EPICA. Here are some working titles that may change on the album - March of Mephisto, Nothing Ever Dies and Serenade. The new songs range from HEAVY to Fast and we worked on a new ballad."

The Album, that will be the second part of the Epica story is expected early 2004, their first through SPV/Streamhammer.

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Kamelot