KAMELOT Guitarist THOMAS YOUNGBLOOD On Re-Recording Older Material - "I Don't See The Point; We're Not A Nostalgia Band"
March 7, 2018, 6 years ago
Kamelot guitarist Thomas Youngblood is featured in a new interview on Metal Wani discussing the band's new album, The Shadow Theory. he also comments on the idea of revisiting and re-recording older Kamelot material in their 12 album catalogue.
Kamelot's new album, The Shadow Theory, will be released on April 6th via Napalm Records. A lyric video for the song "RavenLight" can be found below.
Thomas Youngblood comments: "The album offers many diverse songs, here is one of the mid-tempo tracks being offered as an IG for the fans, enjoy this one, more to come!!"
The Shadow Theory was produced by acclaimed music producer Sascha Paeth and mastered by Jacob Hansen. A massive piece of work that will more than please critics and fans alike. Guests on the album include Lauren Hart (Once Human), Jennifer Haben (Beyond The Black)and Sascha Paeth. The amazing cover and artwork was created by Stefan Heilemann.
The Shadow Theory tracklisting:
"The Mission"
"Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire)"
"RavenLight"
"Amnesiac"
"Burns To Embrace"
"In Twilight Hours"
"Kevlar Skin"
"Static"
"MindFall Remedy"
"Stories Unheard"
"Vespertine (My Crimson Bride)"
"The Proud and The Broken"
"Ministrium (Shadow Key)"
A 2-CD edition is available with the digipak version and the following additional track listing:
"Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire)" (Instrumental version)
"RavenLight" (Instrumental version)
"Amnesiac" (Instrumental version)
"Burns To Embrace" (Instrumental version)
"Kevlar Skin" (Instrumental version)
"The Proud and The Broken" (Instrumental version)
"The Last Day of Sunlight" (bonus)
Teaser #1:
Teaser #2:
Teaser #3:
The Shadow Theory will be available in the following formats:
* Ltd. Deluxe Wooden Box incl.
- CD Digipack
- Flag
- Tri K Logo pendant
- Tri K Key
- Signed autograph card
- Tri K Logo patch
* 2CD Earbook
* 2CD Digipack
* CD Jewelcase
* 2LP Gatefold
Editions:
Ltd. Red - NPR D2C mail-order shop (EU)
Ltd. Gold - NPR D2C mail-order shop (EU/USA)
Ltd. Neon Pink - Universal
Ltd. White - ADA/ Sony CAN
Black (for all outlets)
Pre-Order your copy here.
Following the release of The Shadow Theory, Kamelot will embark on a massive World Tour with label-mates Delain plus Battlebeast, starting in North America during April and May, followed by European festivals in Summer 2018. The band will return to Europe in September/October 2018 for their biggest headline tour to date.
Find the band's tour itinerary here.
(Photo - Tim Tronckoe)