Floridian/Norwegian power metallers Kamelot have set Epica as the title of their forthcoming, sixth studio album. Epica is currently being recorded at Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany with producers Sascha Paeth and Miro (Rhapsody, Angra).

"The new songs contain the Kamelot sound with an emphasis on a lyrical and musical concept that takes the listener through a journey around the world," stated an official press release. "Epica will prove to be another step in Kamelot's ascension to the top of the metal arena."

Kamelot's Epica is due out sometime in early 2002 (January, February) through Noise/Sanctuary Records. Stay tuned for more information on Kamelot.

KAMELOT and AXXIS have announced the dates for their upcoming European tour. They are as follows:

Jan. 16 - Planet B - Korbach, GER
Jan. 17 - Aladin - Bremen, GER
Jan. 18 - Alte Festhalle - Tuttlingen, GER
Jan. 19 - Zeppelinhalle - Kaufbeuren, GER
Jan. 20 - Universal DOG - Laar, GER
Jan. 21 - Take Off - Ulm, GER
Jan. 23 - Hirsch - Nьrnberg, GER
Jan. 24 - Live Music Hall - Kцln, GER
Jan. 25 - Quasimodo - Pirmasens, GER
Jan. 26 - Hafenbahn - Offenbach, GER
Jan. 27 - Zeche - Bochum, GER
Jan. 29 - Z 7 - Pratteln, SWI
Jan. 30 - Transilvania Live - Milano, ITA
Jan. 31 - Rockstore - Montpellier, FRA
Feb. 01 - Mephisto - Barcelona, SPA
Feb. 02 - Sala Jam - Bergara, SPA
Feb. 03 - Hard Club - Porto, POR
Feb. 04 - TBA
Feb. 05 - Koslow - Bordeaux, FRA
Feb. 06 - TBA - Paris, FRA
Feb. 07 - Underworld - London, UK
Feb. 08 - Biebob - Vosselaar, BEL
Feb. 09 - Struik - Lemelerveld, NETH
Feb. 10 - Boerderij - Zoetermeer, NETH

KAMELOT's next album is currently going by the working title Karma. Songs that have been completed so far include: 'Forever', 'Once And Future King', 'Karma', 'Across The Highlands', 'Fate' and the Elizabeth Trilogy - 'Mirror Mirror', 'Requiem For The Innocent' and 'Fall From Grace.'