Kamelot - Poetry For The Poisoned

SKU KMG-CD-4400
"The legendary American/Norwegian Metal Masters KAMELOT are back with their ninth studio release, "Poetry For The Poisoned", their most diverse and complete album to date. Initially written in the remote woods of Norway, and with final songwriting sessions completed in Germany, the dynamic compositions of "Poetry For The Poisoned" take the listener on an emotional journey that touches both the mind and soul with its mix of Progressive elements, Modern Rock, dark arts and, of course, Power Metal!

"I think this album is by far our most diverse, fusing new ideas and elements along with the traditional KAMELOT sound and style that we have established over the years," states KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood. "It comes at a time where many people around the world are searching for something to grab on to spiritually, including myself. I recently lost my mother and to be honest it was very hard on me. So there are some melancholy moods reflected on this album."

"Poetry For The Poisoned" was recorded at Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany with producers Sascha Paeth and Miro and features guest appearances by Simone Simons (EPICA), Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE, FIREWIND), Björn "Speed" Strid (SOILWORK) and Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, JON OLIVA'S PAIN)."

STREET DATE IS SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE PREORDERS WITH YOUR REGULAR ORDERS AS IT WILL ONLY DELAY PROCESSING.
  • Style:Power Metal
  • Record Label:KMG Recordings
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I'm not sure Kamelot will ever top their masterpiece of Epica/The Black Halo, but this album helps continue to prove they are one of the best acts in prog-power metal going today. For my taste, I enjoyed this more than the previous Ghost Opera. Poetry has an easier, more natural flow from song to song. Am excellent release. -TC
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I did love Conception (with this vocalist) But they had bite to them. I did also like the first few Kamelot albums..still had some bite. There might be some "new elements" tacked on here, but who'd notice when all the songs basically sound the same as the last several albums? I just think they've let the success go to their heads, and now they decided the basic song writing is not as important anymore. There's no urgency in the music or the vocals. I get a similar feeling listening to someone passively hum in the hallway.
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