I Am the Empire – Live from the 013
Kamelot · 2020
105 min · 42 tracks · power metal
Epic orchestration and soaring vocals intertwine with intricate guitar solos, crafting a powerful live metal experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire) — This track opens with dramatic orchestration that epitomizes Kamelot’s signature blend of symphonic elements and heavy riffs, making it a standout opener for the concert.
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March of Mephisto — Featuring powerful dual vocals and an infectious chorus, this song exemplifies themes of chaos and redemption, resonating deeply with the audience during live performances.
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Forever — At over 14 minutes, this epic closer encapsulates the album's grandeur, blending intricate melodies with emotional depth that leaves a lasting impression on listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- immersive live performance energy
- cathartic emotional climaxes
- epic storytelling through music
- headphone detail exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'I Am the Empire – Live from the 013' is Kamelot's first live album since their 2018 studio release 'The Shadow Theory'. By 2020, they had solidified their status in the power metal genre, showcasing a decade of evolution since their earlier works. This album captures a pivotal moment in their career as they navigate the challenges posed by global events while celebrating their robust fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Sonata Arctica
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Transcendence (intro) 2:02
- 2 Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire) 4:04
- 3 Rule the World 3:47
- 4 Insomnia 3:49
- 5 The Great Pandemonium 4:34
- 6 When the Lights Are Down 4:20
- 7 My Confession 7:15
- 8 Veil of Elysium 4:24
- 9 Under Grey Skies 5:11
- 10 Ravenlight 3:33
- 11 End of Innocence 4:26
- 12 March of Mephisto 5:52
- 13 Amnesiac 3:54
Disc 2
- 1 Manus Dei 0:36
- 2 Sacrimony (Angel of Afterlife) 4:18
- 3 Drum and Keys Solo 4:57
- 4 Here’s to the Fall 4:55
- 5 Forever 14:11
- 6 Burns to Embrace 8:45
- 7 Liar Liar (Wasteland Monarchy) 5:07
- 8 Ministrium (Shadow Key) 5:08
Disc 4
- 1 Transcendence (intro)
- 2 Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire)
- 3 Rule the World
- 4 Insomnia
- 5 The Great Pandemonium
- 6 When the Lights Are Down
- 7 My Confession
- 8 Veil of Elysium
- 9 Under Grey Skies
- 10 Ravenlight
- 11 End of Innocence
- 12 March of Mephisto
- 13 Amnesiac
- 14 Manus Dei
- 15 Sacrimony (Angel of Afterlife)
- 16 Drums and Keys Solo
- 17 Here’s to the Fall
- 18 Forever
- 19 Burns to Embrace
- 20 Liar Liar (Wasteland Monarchy)
- 21 Ministrium (Shadow Key)
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