Le Norvégien Roy Khan a quitté Kamelot. Le groupe rentre d’Amérique du Sud, et le chanteur a été remplacé pour cette tournée par Fabio Lione (Rhapsody Of Fire). Celui ci assurera également les shows de la prochaine tournée européenne avec Evergrey, Amaranthe et Sons of Seasons.

Le groupe cherche donc un remplaçant. Thomas Youngblood  déclare dans le site official qu’ils sont déjà sur plusieurs pistes, mais qu’ils prendront le temps pour trouver la bonne personne, même  si des grands chanteurs les auraient déjà contactés.

Voici également le communiqué de Roy Khan :

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!!!