Symphonic metal masters, Kamelot, entered the studio in mid-2014 to begin recording the follow-up to the chart topping album, Silverthorn. The new album will make Kamelot history as it will be released worldwide (excluding Asia ) via Napalm Records/Universal and Napalm Records/ADA-Warner as an exclusive licensing deal through the band's Kamelot Music LLC this April/May 2015.

Watch a short studio video below:

In support of this highly anticipated release, Kamelot will hit the road starting in March for select UK shows, followed by a massive North America tour this spring, with special guests Dragonforce. Select Summer Festivals will follow and the band returns to Europe in September/October for their biggest headliner tour to date.

"We are extremely excited about having a growing and hungry independent label like Napalm with the power of major distribution that we will get with Universal and ADA Warner", states Kamelot founder and guitarist Thomas Youngblood

Thomas Caser, Vice President of Napalm Records: "Being a fan since the band's Epica release it has always been a dream for me to work with Kamelot! Finally this dream has come true and we at Napalm Records are delighted and honoured to announce this signing. I foresee a bright future and we will spare no effort to bring the band to where they deserve to be - the top! Watch out for the band's monumental new album this spring and witness Kamelot and Napalm Records conquering the world in 2015!"

 

Kamelot have held their own, very special position in the world of rock and heavy music: their elaborate melodic metal has always opened itself in a remarkably clever way to like-minded styles, integrating progressive elements as well as cross-references to doom/gothic metal and classical music, which have allowed their songs to define their own genre. Two of their most successful releases in particular, namely the albums Karma (2001) and The Black Halo (2005), are prime examples of Kamelot's multi-layered approach, intensity and outstanding musicality. Their last effort Silverthorn, saw the band raise this demanding standard even higher, because thealbum stands the test of time as a truemasterpiece of grand gestures, gritty melodies and haunting atmospheres, showcasing Kamelot at their finest.

 

Kamelot tour dates:

 

 

Headline dates:

March

12 - Dublin, Ireland - Button Factory

13  -  Pwllheli, UK - HammerFest VII Festival

14  -  London, UK - O2 Academy Islington

April

25 - Mexico D.F., Mexico - José Cuervo Salón

July

9 -  Vizovice, Czech Republic - Masters Of Rock Festival

 

 

With Dragonforce:

April

27 - Baltimore, MD - Soundstage
28 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
29 - New York, NY - Webster Hall

May

1 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
2 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
3 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
5 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
6 - Joliet, Il - Mojoes
7 - Minneapolis, MN - Mill City Nights
9 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre
10 - Saskatoon, SK - Louis Pub
11 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall Ballroom
12 - Edmonton, AB - Union Hall
14 - San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom
15 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove
16 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
18 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theater
20 - Austin, TX - Emos
21 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City Live
22 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Civic Theatre
23 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues