Roy Khan Leaves Kamelot!

Metal graduate Number of posts : 454 Age : 38

Well, I'm not surprised. Sucks, but I think this could be a good new beginning for them. Just hope they won't ask Fabio Leone to join.

FROM ROY'S BLOG:

Dear fans & friends,

There have been a lot of speculations around why I am not touring with Kamelot and I want to make a statement although it may not prevent further guessing as to what's actually going on. It is a fact however that I told the guys in the band already last fall (well after my burnout) that I was leaving the band. Naturally enough they were shocked (as was the label and everyone else working with Kamelot). In addition to risk of dropping ticket sales they wanted to give me time to think things over, and so I did. My decision still stands; It is finished.

I am currently spending time with my family in Norway taking it easy and wondering profoundly what the future is going to bring. Communication with the outer world has been so and so, but I have had several talks with Thomas along the way although I am still called in sick. I am terribly sorry that my decision is affecting so many others and I want you to know I wish the band & associates all the best for the future and that I enjoyed every second in the spotlight. How could I not...they were nourished by the best fans in the world! I am eternally thankful for everything you and Kamelot have given me and equally sorry that it has to end here. The good news is; God was there after all...

Love you to death!!!

All the best & so long,
Roy Khan

Metal student Number of posts : 126 Age : 44

Ok, maybe it's time to bring Conception back! Wink

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 13862 Age : 49

Yeah, this was announced several weeks ago.

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Metal master Number of posts : 874 Age : 59

I think Khan has one of the best voices out there and I enjoy hearing him sing. That being said, I haven't been smacked over the head by a Kamelot album since Karma and The Black Halo. The last two in particular had some good songs but were "meh" overall.

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37954 Age : 54

Geez, Downing's out of Priest, Nevermore loses their guitarists, Kamelot loses its singer, the dude from Jon Oliva's Pain passes away... been a rough week.

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 26657 Age : 55

Fat Freddy wrote:: Geez, Downing's out of Priest, Nevermore loses their guitarists, Kamelot loses its singer, the dude from Jon Oliva's Pain passes away... been a rough week.

Yes it has.

Not surprised to hear this news since Roy has been on "sick leave" from the band for quite some time.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1939 Age : 53

So, who gets the call to replace Roy? Jorn or Ripper?

just kidding

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1635 Age : 50

bassman wrote:: So, who gets the call to replace Roy? Jorn or Ripper?

James Rivera. Smile

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 13862 Age : 49

Fabio from Rhapsody is currently filling in.

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Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3830 Age : 44

LeMorte d'Arthur wrote:

bassman wrote:: So, who gets the call to replace Roy? Jorn or Ripper?

James Rivera. Smile

He's too good for a flowery band like Kamelot Wink

Metal master Number of posts : 532 Age : 123

Is Tibbets still with Kamelot? If Not Maybe Royal Anguish can get something out! I have contacted Matt to see what is up but he is not responding. Did The Grand Deception ever come out? Anyone??