The group Kamelot is from Florida and was a major influence on Dutch gothic metal bands such as After Tomorrow and Epica. The latter group even named itself after a song by Kamelot. Like no other, this five piece mixes melodic power metal with influences from classical music, prog and fantasy elements. Singer Kahn carries it all with his voice with which he can growl and whisper and suddenly turn
… out very powerful and melodic in the choruses. As befits fantasy-metal products, Poetry For The Poisoned is also a neat and well-balanced album. On the moody cover the band members look at us solemnly, mystically and above all seriously. Because this music, in all its bombast and dark esoteric themes, is a serious matter. (MR)more
