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Untitled
Singles from The Shadow Theory
  1. "RavenLight"
    Released: March 3, 2018[1]
  2. "Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire)"
    Released: March 29, 2018[2]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Dangerdog5/5[3]
Exclaim!6/10[4]
Metal Hammer6/7[5]
Sea of Tranquility[6]
Sputnikmusic[7]

The Shadow Theory is the twelfth studio album by the American power metal band Kamelot. The album is produced by Sascha Paeth and was released on April 6, 2018. Guests on the album include Lauren Hart (Once Human) and Jennifer Haben (Beyond the Black).[8]

It is the first studio album to feature Johan Nunez, replacing longtime member Casey Grillo on drums,[citation needed] who had departed from the band on February 5, 2018, to pursue other musical and touring opportunities and to focus on his drumhead company.[9]

Track listing

Standard edition
No.TitleLength
1."The Mission"1:30
2."Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire)"4:05
3."RavenLight"3:38
4."Amnesiac"3:40
5."Burns to Embrace"5:53
6."In Twilight Hours"4:15
7."Kevlar Skin"4:05
8."Static"3:58
9."MindFall Remedy"3:22
10."Stories Unheard"4:24
11."Vespertine (My Crimson Bride)"3:58
12."The Proud and the Broken"6:24
13."Ministrium (Shadow Key)"3:02
Total length:52:13
Japan edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
14."Angel of Refraction" 
Bonus CD (Digipak edition)
No.TitleLength
1."Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire)" (instrumental version)4:07
2."RavenLight" (instrumental version)3:38
3."Amnesiac" (instrumental version)3:38
4."Burns to Embrace" (instrumental version)5:53
5."Kevlar Skin" (instrumental version)4:05
6."The Proud and the Broken" (instrumental version)6:25
7."The Last Day of Sunlight"4:20

Personnel

Band members

Guest members

  • Lauren Hart (Once Human) – guest vocals and growls on "Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire)", growls on "MindFall Remedy"
  • Jennifer Haben (Beyond the Black) – guest vocals on "In Twilight Hours"

Crew

  • Sascha Paeth – production, mixing, engineering, additional guitars and keys, and growls on "The Proud and the Broken"
  • Jacob Hansen – mastering
  • Stefan Heilemann – artwork, layout
  • Choir: Oliver Hartmann, Herbie Langhans, Cloudy Yang, Annie Berens, Nadine Ruch, Evelyn Mank, Thomas Dalton Youngblood

References

  1. ^ "Kamelot Premiere New Song "RavenLight" From Upcoming New Album "Shadow Theory"". Metal Underground. March 3, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "Video Premiere: KAMELOT's 'Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire)'". Blabbermouth.net. March 29, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  3. ^ Craig Hartranft. "Album Review: Kamelot – The Shadow Theory". Dangerdog. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  4. ^ Max Morin. "Kamelot – The Shadow Theory (Album Review)". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  5. ^ Lisa Gratzke. "Kamelot THE SHADOW THEORY". metal-hammer.de. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  6. ^ Pete Pardo. "Album Review: Kamelot – The Shadow Theory". Sea of Tranquility. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  7. ^ Christopher Geriak. "Album Review: Kamelot – The Shadow Theory". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  8. ^ "KAMELOT: 'The Shadow Theory' Cover Artwork, Release Date Unveiled". Blabbermouth.net. January 25, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
  9. ^ "KAMELOT Parts Ways With Drummer CASEY GRILLO, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. February 5, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
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