Kamelot announcement: They're dropping like flies

Are you kidding me?

First, Jeff Loomis and Van Williams leave Nevermore yesterday.  Now Roy Khan is leaving Kamelot.  This is really sad news.  Kamelot is a talented band, and their playing and songwriting is great.  However, Roy's voice is really what pushed them over the top for me.

While I have been disappointed by their past two releases, Roy's vocals have never been the reason for that.  I suppose the writing was on the wall when it was announced that he wouldn't be doing vocals on the tour for them.  But it is sad to hear he is leaving.

I hope they can find an equally capable vocalist.  Their style really has relied on the strength of his vocals.

Album Review: Kamelot - Poetry for the Poisoned

Kamelot: Poetry for the Poisoned
Year: 2010
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Kamelot blew me away with their 2005 release, The Black Halo.  It was a fascinating mix of power metal, some progressive elements, and a dark edge to the entire experience.  However, their follow up release, Ghost Opera, didn't quite live up for me.  While I appreciated its continued emphasis on their more progressive tendencies, it just didn't click with me on the same level.

So just where does their latest release, Poetry for the Poisoned fit in?  Well, that is a tough question to answer.