Kamelot is one of the few bands in the symphonic genre that fully embraces the dark side. However, this cannot exist without some light. ‘The Awakening,’ their new studio album after a five-year hiatus, is filled with lyrical themes based on determination, strength, and growth, provoked by extreme social changes and the overwhelming realization that we have such a brief time to be true to ourselves. Led by the tireless Thomas Youngblood, accompanied by the charismatic vocalist Tommy Karevik, Kamelot is a pillar in the symphonic metal scene and is an essential addition to the Rock Imperium Festival 2024.