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Roy Khan performing in Texas (2007)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Roy Sætre Khantatat |
| Born | 12 March 1970 |
| Origin | Elverum, Norway |
| Genres | Symphonic metal Power metal Progressive metal |
| Occupations | Vocalist, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Guitar |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Steamhammer/SPV GmbH |
| Associated acts | Kamelot Conception |
| Website | www.kamelot.com |
Roy Sætre Khantatat (born 12 March 1970 in Elverum), is a Norwegian singer. Commonly known as Roy Khan or simply Khan, he is the vocalist for the symphonic power metal band Kamelot. Before becoming famous as a metal vocalist, he studied opera in Norway for 3 years.
Before Khan joined Kamelot in 1997, he was in the progressive metal band Conception. He co-writes all of Kamelot's songs with the band's guitarist and founder Thomas Youngblood[citation needed]. In 2005, Khan reunited with his previous band Conception and played at the 2005 ProgPower USA VI festival[1] on Friday 16 September and Norwegian Scream Magazine's 15 Years & 100 Issues Festival on Saturday 1 October. Khan, guitarist Tore Østby (previously from ARK) and the rest of Conception reunited; it was clarified Khan will continue to support Kamelot[citation needed].
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Discography
With Conception
Albums
- The Last Sunset (1991)
- Parallel Minds (1993)
- In Your Multitude (1995)
- Flow (1997)
EPs
- Guilt/Sundance (1995)
With Kamelot
Albums
- Siége Perilous (1998)
- The Fourth Legacy (2000)
- Karma (2001)
- Epica (2003)
- The Black Halo (2005)
- Ghost Opera (2007)
Live albums
- The Expedition (2000)
- One Cold Winter's Night (2006)
- Ghost Opera: The Second Coming (2008)
Live DVDs
- One Cold Winter's Night (2006)
Guest appearances
- Crest Of Darkness - The Ogress (1999) in "Reference" and in "Sweet Scent Of Death"
- Epica - Consign to Oblivion (2005) in "Trois Vierges"
- Avantasia - The Scarecrow (2008) in "Twisted Mind"
See also
External links
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