Oh boy, are you guys ready for some Kamelot news? 🤯 I mean, I’m not sure if I’m ready, but here we go… 🤪 The band’s founding guitarist, Thomas Youngblood, just spilled the beans on how they choose their setlists for tours, and let me tell you, it’s a real thrill-ride 🎢. In a recent interview with MikeP of TotalRock’s “The Autopsy” radio show, Thomas said that they always start with the new album, because, you know, that’s what the cool kids do 🤓. They save four to five new songs for each tour, which means they have to eliminate some oldies but goodies from the setlist. What a tragedy 🤦♂️.
So, Thomas explained that they usually start with the singles and then figure out which ones will work live, because, you know, some songs are just better suited for a quiet night in with a glass of wine 🍷. But, with 14 albums under their belt, it’s a challenge to put together a setlist that won’t put their fans to sleep 😴. I mean, can you imagine having to choose between all those awesome songs? It’s like choosing which pizza topping to sacrifice 🍕.
The Setlist Struggle is Real
Thomas also said that Kamelot is a band that focuses on new music, because, you know, they’re not just a nostalgia act like some other bands *cough* *cough* 🙄. They want to play new songs, because they believe in them, and they don’t just want to tour for the sake of touring, like some kind of metal mercenaries 🤑. They want to bring new music to their fans, and that’s just so… admirable 🙏.
But, let’s be real, folks, the real question is: what about the stage production? 🎭 Will it be a replica of the asylum from their new album, “Dark Asylum”? 🤔 Thomas said that they want to recreate the asylum on stage, but, you know, without giving away too many spoilers 🤫. Let’s just say that it’ll be a big production, with some surprises, because, you know, that’s what the kids want these days 🎉.
Dark Asylum: The Album
So, Kamelot’s new album, “Dark Asylum”, is set to drop on August 28, via Napalm Records, because, you know, that’s a thing that’s happening 📆. The album will feature 15 interconnected compositions, because, you know, who needs a simple, straightforward album when you can have a concept album? 🤓. And, let’s not forget the guest appearance by Ignacia Fernández, the 28-year-old model who was crowned Miss World Chile 2025, because, you know, that’s a thing that’s relevant to metal music 🤷♀️.
In conclusion, Kamelot is coming, and they’re bringing their new album, “Dark Asylum”, with them 🚨. Will it be a masterpiece? 🤔 Will it be a disaster? 🌪️ Who knows? 🤷♂️ But, one thing’s for sure: it’ll be a wild ride 🎢. So, buckle up, folks, and get ready for some epic power metal 🤘. 🎸
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