Roy Khan - A Sailormans Hymn

Roy Khan appears singing at a wedding
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Roy Khan leaving Kamelot, 23. Apr., 2011
Norwegian singer Roy Khan (full name: Roy Sætre Khantatat) has officially announced his departure from the American melodic metal band KAMELOT. His statement on the matter follows below.

"Dear fans and friends,

"There have been a lot of speculations around why I am not touring with KAMELOT and I want to make a statement although it may not prevent further guessing as to what's actually going on. It is a fact, however, that I told the guys in the band already last fall (well after my burnout) that I was leaving the band. Naturally enough, they were shocked (as was the label and everyone else working with KAMELOT). In addition to risk of dropping ticket sales, they wanted to give me time to think things over, and so I did. My decision still stands; it is finished.

"I am currently spending time with my family in Norway taking it easy and wondering profoundly what the future is going to bring. Communication with the outer world has been so and so, but I have had several talks with Thomas [Youngblood, KAMELOT guitarist/mainman] along the way, although I am still called in sick.

"I am terribly sorry that my decision is affecting so many others and I want you to know I wish the band and associates all the best for the future and that I enjoyed every second in the spotlight. How could I not?! They were nourished by the best fans in the world!

"I am eternally thankful for everything you and KAMELOT have given me and equally sorry that it has to end here. The good news is; God was there after all...

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[profda7]

I would marry a walrus just to have him singing at my wedding

[asherasator]

Roy Khan reminds every male vocalists in all genres what singing is really about.

[Scheeperss]

I really miss Roy Khan.

[uzsikabinau]

I only hope whatever issues he had did not make him want to give up music and singing completely... and that this video is not the last. Because that would be truly sad.:( Take care, our Pharaoh. Probably my favorite, the most beautiful voice in this universe.

[VampirHerz666]

i love your voice roy ;(((( aww hes like the most amazing singer his voice touches my heart directly <3 kamelot without roy is like life without freedom i hate this ever since i know i dare not think about this future without waiting exited bout a new kam album :(

[Herodwel]

Roy Khan has the most beautiful soul since Nick Drake.

[maxikamelot09]

Espero poder seguir escuchando su voz en otro proyecto... saludos a Roy desde Argentina :)

[Ygdrasel]

@bluette57

A burnout isn't a disease.

[bombasexual]

i can't believe it.... this was the last thing i was expecting to see.. i thought it was a cover or something xD and you were there... baaaahhhhh... jealous of you -_-' he still sings, that just made my day

[ZGoten]

You can really see him struggling to reach those high notes, and they are not quite as high as in the studio version or during older concerts. He has definately lost vocal range over the years. However, he is still an exceptionally good singer.

[bluette57]

@adrianitc

wathever he found I hope he's doing well now. He was suffering from a severe burn-out (according to what he said on his myspace and in some interviews...) and a burn-out is a really bad disease...

and about Wacken... Kamelot wasn't the only band to have technical issues on stage... was he sick this day, wasn't he... it's the past now :D