Symphonic metal outfit Kamelot have officially announced the appointment of a new vocalist.

Joining the band as frontman is Tommy Karevik, previously of AOR band Seventh Wonder.  Karevik replaces previous vocalist Roy Khan, who left Kamelot in 2011 for “personal reasons”. Although he’s taken on duties as Kamelot’s vocalist, Karevik says he has no plans to leave Seventh Wonder.

In addition to being a member of Seventh Wonder, Karevik previously performed as vocalist with hard rock band Firecracker, on their sole release, 2010’s ‘Born of Fire’.   [read a Firecracker review here]