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 Awakening'' is set to be released on March 17, 2023 via Napalm Records. It is the first studio album to feature Alex Landenburg on drums following the departure of Johan Nunez. The song ''One More Flag In The Ground'' was released on January 12th 2023, announcing the release of the highly anticipated album, as well as unveiling the cover art and tracklist.

"The main focus on this video and song was to have a metaphor for the struggles of fighting disease or illness, whether it being physical or mental. Each step of healing and recovery is another Flag in the Ground. With every little step, one more victory won… "
- Kamelot

One More Flag In The Ground: Lyrics

One more flag in the ground

I am an island
Waiting for hell to unleash on my shore
Sharp is my weapon
I am preparing for war

I shall walk on this bridge over trenches below
With fear as my faithful companion
Life (Death)
Protecting my last dominion

One more flag in the ground
I am a soldier, I'm marching into battle
I am a warrior and this is my creed
One more flag in the ground

I bleed for my vision
Pain is the weakness I'm leaving behind
This is my mission
I am an army of one

And I'm facing the fire that's raging inside
With faith as my fearless companion
Life (Death)
Protecting my last dominion

One more flag in the ground
I am a soldiеr, I'm marching into battle
I am a warrior and this is my creed
One more flag in thе ground

I am a soldier
I know my conviction will carry me home
Your hand on my shoulder
'Cause I am not walking alone
I, I am a soldier and
I, I don't walk alone
I, I am a warrior
And I'm coming home

One more flag in the ground
I am a soldier, I'm marching into battle
(One more victory won)
I am a warrior and this is my creed
One more flag in the ground
I am a soldier, I'm marching into battle
(One more victory won)
I am a warrior and this is my creed
One more flag in the ground

CREDITS
Kamelot
Tommy Karevik – vocals
Thomas Youngblood – guitars
Sean Tibbetts – bass
Oliver Palotai – keyboards
Alex Landenburg – drums

Additional personnel
Tina Guo – cello (tracks 5 and 6)
Simone Simons – guest vocals on "New Babylon"
Melissa Bonny – guest vocals on "New Babylon"

Crew
Sascha Paeth – production

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