Kamelot Reveal 'Sanctuary' as Final Single Ahead of 'Dark Asylum'

Symphonic metal stalwarts KAMELOT have unveiled 'Sanctuary', the final single from their upcoming concept album 'Dark Asylum'. Set for release this Friday, August 28 via Napalm Records, the track serves as a triumphant finale to the band's latest theatrical exploration.

'Sanctuary' is built upon pulsating riffs and cinematic swells, featuring a striking vocal trio. Frontman Tommy Karevik is joined by Clémentine Delauney of Visions of Atlantis and Ignacia Fernández of Decessus. Guitarist and founding member Thomas Youngblood explains that the track represents the moment the darkness of the album's setting, RavenHill, is finally left behind. "With Tommy, Clémentine and Ignacia bringing three distinct voices to the song, it gives 'Sanctuary' an emotional depth that perfectly reflects the journey from darkness into light," Youngblood noted.

The song is about hope, freedom and finding your way back to yourself after everything you've endured.

'Dark Asylum' takes listeners into a Neo-Victorian world where science, faith, and madness coexist within a repurposed cathedral. The album features a sprawling guest list including Tobias Sammet, Lea-Sophie Fischer, Rannveig Sif Sigurðardóttir, Sólveig Sara Leupold, and Billy King. Produced by longtime collaborator Sascha Paeth with mixing and mastering by Jacob Hansen, the record will be available on various formats, including multiple vinyl variants and a two-disc CD digipak featuring an instrumental version.