In the ongoing KAMELOT campaign for their newest release, Poetry For The Poisoned, the band have confirmed a full North American tour, Pandemonium Over North America 2011.

Along for the ride, are folk/power metalers ALESTORM, who are happy to bring their brand of “Pirate infused metal” to the Kamelot legions. Also, aboard are Canada’s ferocious BLACKGUARD and THE AGONIST.

Due to continuing medical and personal issues, Roy Khan will not be able to finish the remaining touring in support of Poetry for the Poisoned.

He states: “I am here in Norway still recovering from what seems to have been a severe burnout syndrome. I am getting better but still under medical care. My priorities at the moment are my health & family. My future endeavors in Kamelot and music in general are being evaluated, however at this time my focus is on getting back on my feet and spending time with family and friends. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes!”

With the news of Roy’s continued absence, it is announced that metal icon Fabio Lione (RHAPSODY OF FIRE) will be joining the tour and handling the lead vocal duties.

Fabio Lione is eager to get on the road, stating, "I am excited and pleased to be part of the next Kamelot tour..I always loved the sound of the band... and I think this will be a great experience for me, the band, and for all the fans of great music and Kamelot... see you soon on tour and let's rock!!!"

In addition to Fabio, throughout these shows there will also be special guest and vocal appearances from top artists in the scene, this is a special and rare tour, and one not to be missed.

In addition, Kamelot's Pandemonium Over Europe 2011 is building, adding EVERGREY, AMARANTHE and SONS OF SEASONS to the already announced European tour schedule.

Upcoming Kamelot tour dates:

April

7 - Santiago De Chile, Chile - Teatro Teleton
8 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Velez Sarsfield (opening for IRON MAIDEN)
9 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Espaço Lux
10 - Porto Alegre, Brazil - Opiniao Bar

12 - Bogota, Columbia - Teatro Metropol

22 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
23 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso
24 - Antwerp, Belgium - Hof Ter Lo
27 - Nottingham, England - Rock City
28 - London, England - KoKo
29 - Luxemburg, Luxembourg - Den Atelier
30 - Luzern, Switzerland - Schüür

May

1 - Milano, Italy - Magazzini Generali
3 - Budapest, Hungary - Petöfi Hall
5 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Majestic Music Club
6 - Krakow, Poland - Kwadrat
7 - Berlin, Germany - C-Club
8 - Stuttgart, Germany - Longhorn / LKA
10 - Köln, Germany - Live Music Hall
11 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
12 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Trädgårn
14 - Oslo, Norway - Sentrum Scene
15 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Amager Bio

August

26 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquarade
27 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
28 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
30 - New York, NY - The Gramercy Theatre

31- Worcester, MA - The Palladium

September

2 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
3 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial De Quebec
4 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club
6 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody’s
7 - Detroit, MI - Blondie’s
8 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
9 - St. Paul, NM - Station 4
12 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
13 - Portland, OR - Peter’s Room
14 - San Francisco, CA - Slim’s
15 - West Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues
16 - Tempe, AZ - Clubhouse
17 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
18 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
20 - Dallas, TX - Trees
21 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
23 - Orlando, FL - The Club At Firestone