Roy Khan Leaves Kamelot!

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

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

Yeah, this was announced several weeks ago.

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.

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.

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.

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

bassman wrote:

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

James Rivera.

Fabio from Rhapsody is currently filling in.

LeMorte d'Arthur wrote:

bassman wrote:

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

James Rivera.

He's too good for a flowery band like Kamelot

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??