Kamelot - Roy Khan Leaves The Band, Seek Replacement (UPDATED)
Original news, published on 22.04.2011
Despite Kamelot themselves not announcing it, Roy Khan has issued a statement on his Myspace confirming the rumors of him leaving the band:
"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"
UPDATED, on 22.04.2011 (Thanks to Zhao)
The remaining members of Kamelot have released the following statement regarding the departure of the band's frontman, Roy Khan:
"With a heavy heart we can now announce that Roy Khan has chosen to leave the band. We wanted to give him ample time for this kind of decision, due to his recent burnout and also the amount of amazing times we have shared with him in Kamelot. We respectfully accept his resignation from the band and wish him the best in his future endeavors. The timing is actually good since we feel the uncertainty the fans have had can now be laid to rest and the band can move on to finding a new singer.
"The tour is going great so far and the fans have been amazing throughout this entire process" - adds keyboardist Oliver Palotai. With the new tour already in progress, Kamelot has already begun the search for a new vocalist. "I have a few guys in mind", said band founder Thomas Youngblood. "And as you can imagine, it is a very important decision. There are some amazing singers that have already contacted us on this but we will take our time to find the right person". Due to the overwhelming success of the recent shows in South America, we are pleased to announce new shows in November/December for Europe (stay tuned).
* The band headlines the Print de Temps Festival tonight and will play a Amsterdam (nearing sold-out) concert tomorrow followed by a full headliner tour with special guests Evergrey, Amaranthe and Sons of Seasons. (* Guest vocalists Fabio Lione and Tommy Karevik). Thank you for your support and see you on tour!
Thomas, Casey, Oliver and Sean"
Despite Kamelot themselves not announcing it, Roy Khan has issued a statement on his Myspace confirming the rumors of him leaving the band:
"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"
UPDATED, on 22.04.2011 (Thanks to Zhao)
The remaining members of Kamelot have released the following statement regarding the departure of the band's frontman, Roy Khan:
"With a heavy heart we can now announce that Roy Khan has chosen to leave the band. We wanted to give him ample time for this kind of decision, due to his recent burnout and also the amount of amazing times we have shared with him in Kamelot. We respectfully accept his resignation from the band and wish him the best in his future endeavors. The timing is actually good since we feel the uncertainty the fans have had can now be laid to rest and the band can move on to finding a new singer.
"The tour is going great so far and the fans have been amazing throughout this entire process" - adds keyboardist Oliver Palotai. With the new tour already in progress, Kamelot has already begun the search for a new vocalist. "I have a few guys in mind", said band founder Thomas Youngblood. "And as you can imagine, it is a very important decision. There are some amazing singers that have already contacted us on this but we will take our time to find the right person". Due to the overwhelming success of the recent shows in South America, we are pleased to announce new shows in November/December for Europe (stay tuned).
* The band headlines the Print de Temps Festival tonight and will play a Amsterdam (nearing sold-out) concert tomorrow followed by a full headliner tour with special guests Evergrey, Amaranthe and Sons of Seasons. (* Guest vocalists Fabio Lione and Tommy Karevik). Thank you for your support and see you on tour!
Thomas, Casey, Oliver and Sean"
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| Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10084 From: Czech Republic  |
This seems to be another really bad spring for metal.
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| wty789 Posts: 17 From: China |
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| MetalSpider Posts: 1386 From: Canada  |
What the hell!!! First Jeff and Van leave Nevermore!!!! and now Roy Khan leaving Kamelot!?!? Kamelot won't be the same without him thats for sure! At least I got to see them live. But this truly sucks.
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada  |
Written by Valentin B on 22.04.2011 at 18:51 At least the guys are still alive though.
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| Zenzero Zenzero Posts: 472 From: Italy  |
It will be better from now on! Change singer and go with something new!
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| Timmeh Dudeman Posts: 344 From: Australia  |
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| WorpeX Made of Metal Posts: 1347 From: USA  |
Wow, this sucks. Roy was one of my favorite singers and I refused to see the band live without him when they came to the USA... The only bright side I can see in this, is that the last album sucked so maybe with a new singer, they will bring something fresh to the table. Then again, the last album sucking was due to songwriting which I don't actually think Roy was part of... : /
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| mikeprado30 Posts: 1273 From: Costa Rica  |
Truly bad news, now let's see how it will be without Khan, but I agree that it will NEVER be the same, not matters who would be the new singer (Fabio? I doubt it, he has now much business with Rhapsody and Vision Divine). MAYBE the best replacement would be Alfred Romero from Dark Moor (their vocals are too similar, and the same Alfred has stated as himself very influenciated by Khan).
---- BARDS WE ARE, BARDS WE WILL BE!
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| bazinko Posts: 78 From: USA  |
Aww man... okay. This is sad. I did NOT see this coming. And it sucks... I love Roy. As for a replacement... I VOTE JORN! Haha, that'd be so great. I've always liked their original singer too though... but I'm one among few, that's for sure. But Roy fits Kamelot so well, it'd be a shame to see them try something new and fuck it all up. Oh well, I'm prepared for anything now!
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| CyberSymphony Ollie Posts: 673 From: UK  |
Such bad news, one of the best vocals in Power metal and favourite male vocalist. They need to find a very VERY replacement for him.
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| Justicelust Posts: 213 From: Iraq  |
What?! really?!!!!!! please someone tell me that I'm dreaming 
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| Sati Posts: 8 From: Canada  |
Damn, I wish I could have seen them with Roy. Although, Fabio was a more than brilliant choice for this tour. They will sure have tough time finding a singer as Roy Khan undoubtedly has one of the most amazing and powerful voices in metal music, furthermore, and I think this is even more important, he does know how to use it. Amazing singer and artist.
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| Yasmine Posts: 1485 From: USA  |
Written by kaos666 on 22.04.2011 at 16:58 That's exactly what I was thinking, I understand this one too. Loomis and Willams one makes little sense really, but I know "Shit happens" lol.
---- "Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute." G B Stern "Society is like a stew. If you don't stir it up every once in a while then a layer of scum float u
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| kefa Posts: 8 From: Bosnia and Herzegovina  |
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| Byners Posts: 215 From: Brazil  |
Gosh! The difference between Kamelot and the rest was Roy Khan T_T
---- "Seize the day or die regretting the time you lost..."
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| In Bone Factory Posts: 381 From: Iran  |
This year is the year of "leaving bands". what da fuck!!!
---- The End Is Nigh ...
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| farfaramir Posts: 128 From: Chile  |
This was my reaction when I saw this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRnSnfiUI54
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| Dargor Posts: 168  |
Written by farfaramir on 22.04.2011 at 20:53 Currently, I have mixed feeling between: "HAHAHA Hilarious!" and "...Not funny..."
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| Enissa Posts: 815 From: Greece  |
Written by Danyael on 22.04.2011 at 21:17 yeah, that too...!!!
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| Radwolf Posts: 6 From: Spain  |
"Why, oh why, my god Have you abandoned me..." For me Khan is the Kamelot's soul, like the 'K' of 'Kamelot. Now, they are 'amelot'...
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| RhaegarTargaryen Telcontar Posts: 388 From: Serbia  |
Does anyone actualy knows if the god that Roy had found, is actualy Christianity at all... I'm kinda suspicious, I have some feeling it's something else ... And I'm devasted, since they announced that he will sit out tour, I expected that he's done with Kamelot, and had hoped against hope that this is temporary ... now that it's official ... I'm wrecked... It may not be nice thing to say, but... who gives a fuck about god or gods anyway. It's personal, what the hell on earth it has to do with metal, or being a singer...
---- ... For years I have traveled in coldness, But my heart is warm as the darkened sun above me... Nothing can never take away What I've seen with these tired eyes
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| Milena gloom cookie Posts: 4603 From: Norway  |
Written by Irritable Ted on 22.04.2011 at 17:04 Don't touch Tony, he has his own bussiness to run  Written by Troy Killjoy on 22.04.2011 at 19:04 Yeah, remember Dio. The worst part from me is that I've missed a chance to see them with Roy. But it's not just about us, it's about the guys. If Roy was in such a state that he would leave Kamelot 'cos of it, it's quite sad, he's a great man and artist, he doesn't deserve to suffer from burnouts. And having a band is a bit like having a family, you can't simply replace someone without a huge risk of it not turning out right.
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| Saeed_p Posts: 113 From: USA  |
It seems that these days are ... days for metal !!! the last bad news was about loomis and today is a bout roy . so what is next? (maybe dave from megadeth!!)
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| 4look4rd The Sasquatch Posts: 834 From: USA  |
This news caught me by surprise. Khan gave everything he had on Karma, Epica, and The Black Halo; his legacy will live for forever. Now lets hope that the replacement is up to his standards. I have Andre Matos in mind, but I highly doubt it will happen, or if he would even fit well with the band.
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