Tag Archives: Kamelot

Album review : SEVENTH WONDER – Become, Waiting In The Wings, Mercy Falls, Great Escape

Posted on September 14, 2023 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date : 15.09.23] Unsurprisingly, after the commercial and critical success of Seventh Wonder’s most recent album, The Testament, released May 2022, the band’s previous, much lower profile albums have been given a new lease of life. Frontiers Music … Continue reading →

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Album review: SEVENTH WONDER – The Testament

Posted on May 31, 2022 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date: 10.06.22] Sixth album from Swedish Prog Metal band Seventh Wonder, for whom life began at the turn of the century. The band is full of virtuoso musicians. Guitarist Johan Liefvendal and bassist, Andreas Blomqvist are the driving … Continue reading →

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Album review: ARION – Vultures Die Alone

Posted on April 2, 2021 by brianmc

AFM [release date: 9.04.21] Over the 10 years since their debut, Arion have swapped teenage Eurovision notoriety for cutting edge symphonic rock. Like other Power Metal bands, their music is emphatic, and heavy on the drama. They know how to … Continue reading →

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Album review: AYREON – Transitus

Posted on September 9, 2020 by jason

Music Theories Recordings [Release date 25.09.20] Ayreon’s latest album comes complete with the book and vinyl offerings accompanied by a 28 page graphic novel illustrated by Felix Vega. It’ll see Arjen Lucassen, Dutch songwriter, singer, musician and record producer, tackle … Continue reading →

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Album review: EDGE OF PARADISE – Universe

Posted on December 10, 2019 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 08.11.19] Currently on a major European tour, Edge Of Paradise came up the hard way, slogging their away around the LA circuit, creating fans, making a name. It got them minor label recording contracts and two consequent … Continue reading →

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Album review: SEVENTH WONDER – Tiara

Posted on October 31, 2018 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 12.10.18] It has been eight years since Seventh Wonder’s last album ‘The Great Escape’, in part due to the commitments of vocalist Tommy Karevik in Kamelot, who he joined in 2012. One new member in the band since … Continue reading →

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Album review: AYREON UNIVERSE – The Best of Ayreon Live

Posted on March 26, 2018 by jason

Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group [30.03.18] Ayreon are masterminded by Arjen Anthony Lucassen, who prefers to create music in the studio rather than appear live and the announcement that Ayreon would play two shows in September 2017 (their first official … Continue reading →

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Album review: DEVOID – Cup Of Tears

Posted on October 24, 2017 by jason

MelodicRock Records [Release date 13.10.17] Devoid is the brainchild of French guitarist Shad Mae and features vocalist Carsten ‘Lizard’ Schulz (Evidence One and many other guest vocal spots), keyboardist Jorris Guilbaud, bassist Ben Toquet and drummer Ben Wanders. Joining this core … Continue reading →

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Album review: KAMELOT – Haven

Posted on May 6, 2015 by jason

Napalm Records [Released 05.05.15] Kamelot are back! Following on from 2013′s ‘Silverthorn’, which marked the debut of vocalist Tommy Karevik, Thomas Youngblood and co. have come back with another cracking Kamelot album. They have changed labels, leaving SPV who they … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HAMMERFEST VII – Pwllheli, Wales, 13 March 2015 (Day 2)

Posted on March 28, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Kamelot, HAMMERFEST - Pwllheli, Wales, 13 March 2015 (Day 2)

Day 2 Friday starts with a much drier morning with a bit of sun to burn those retinas open, also no doubt some massive hangovers as the over-indulgent among us get over their first night adrenaline/drinking sessions. Theycan be no … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KAMELOT – O2 Islington Academy, London, 14 March 2015

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Yiannis

KAMELOT – O2 Academy Islington, London, 14 March 2015

Support Acts: Gus G, Skarlett Riot. Four years ago, Progressive/Symphonic Power Metallers Kamelot witnessed the departure from their ranks of Roy Khan – their charismatic and imposing frontman who, during his fourteen year tenure with the band, helped bring to … Continue reading →

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Album review: PRIMAL FEAR – Delivering The Black

Posted on January 21, 2014 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it [Release date 24.01.14] Another year…another Primal Fear album (it seems that way anyway)…and with Primal Fear you know exactly what to expect – Teutonic metal a la Judas Priest. It’s predictable but is that always bad – look … Continue reading →

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Album review: ANGRA – Angels Cry: 20th Anniversary Tour

Posted on January 19, 2014 by jason

earMUSIC [Release date 24.02.14] Formed in 1991, this Brazilian power metal band have won many fans, playing with progressive and melodic angles. This live set, recorded in Sao Paolo in their native Brazil, celebrates the 20th anniversary of their Angels … Continue reading →

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Gig Review – KAMELOT – 7 November 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Yiannis

Support Acts: Xandria, Triosphere & Blackguard London Forum, Wednesday 7 November 2012 Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Ant May www.planetmosh.com The first time I came across US Symphonic Power Metallers Kamelot was back in 1999 when a copy of … Continue reading →

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KAMELOT – Silverthorn

Posted on November 13, 2012 by jason

SPV ww.spv.de An important album for Kamelot as with the departure of the band’s previous vocalist Khan, his replacement would have big shoes to fill. Luckily the band have chosen wisely in Tommy Karevik, formerly of … Continue reading →

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KAMELOT announce their new vocalist…

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jason

New KAMELOT Vocalist Revealed! The American/German symphonic metal band KAMELOTis proud to announce another key piece leading to the release of their new studio album.A question foremost in every KAMELOT fan’s mind has been: Who is the group’s new lead singer?* Band mastermind … Continue reading →

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MOTORHEAD & ANTHRAX team-up for UK tour, NIGHTWISH US tour dates

Posted on April 24, 2012 by jason

SEB BACH 13/06/12 Glasgow – Garage 14/06/12 London – Islington Academy NIGHTWISH + KAMELOT September 12th – Center Stage- Atlanta, GA September 13th – Center Stage – Atlanta, GA September 15th – Beacon Theatre- New York, NY September 16th – … Continue reading →