Following the tour for The Shadow Theory, Youngblood revealed in June 2020 that he, Karevik and Palotai were working on new material for the upcoming thirteenth Kamelot album.

Youngblood also revealed that a number of twenty-five songs had been written for the new album, focusing on only thirteen of them. Although the album was supposed to be released in March 2020, both Youngblood and Karevik had also stated that the band planned to release the new album in August or September 2021. Youngblood confirmed the number of twelve songs for the album and that the band were going to the studio to record their thirteenth studio album, as well as confirmed that the album will contain a mixture of both old and new elements and influences.

Kamelot announced that they had produced two music videos for the album in May 2022, following the 2021 deadline being passed. In the following month, the band finished the mixing for the album, later planning its release for an early 2023 release. Cellist Tina Guo was later announced that she would be a featured guest on the album.

The album was released on March 17, 2023 via Napalm Records.

KAMELOT
Tommy Karevik – vocals
Thomas Youngblood – guitars
Sean Tibbetts – bass
Oliver Palotai – keyboards
Alex Landenburg – drums, percussion

Midsummer’s Eve: Lyrics
Still unkissed
Maiden of mist
Don't let your soul go to waste
Come pain, come grief
Come precious relief
Memories fade in the dark

So come reveries
An old fashioned heart
Is a winterland waiting to bloom
Simple sentiments
Wild and untamed
Free like the northern wind

Like a dream
On Midsummer's eve
I've come to sweep you away
Seven promises
In her hair
Like a crown
Fit for a queen

In candle light
Futurеs unite
Crossing the great ocеan wide
Come endless nights
Come weathering heights
I dare you to walk by my side

So come sacrifice
The unselfish love
Is a offering worthy of life
Till the day I die
You will be safe and free
Like the evening breeze

Like a dream
On Midsummer's eve
I've come to sweep you away
Seven promises
In her hair
Like a crown
Fit for a queen

As the autumn bids us farewell
I'll sing you our song
The same old heartfelt words
Just one last time
And the story will sound like a dream

Like a dream
On Midsummer's eve
I've come to sweep you away
Seven promises
In her hair
Like a silver crown
Fit for a queen
Queen of mine
Queen of mine

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