guys, seriuosly... i am a big khan fan but you compare a flaweless dvd recording from roy with tommys smartphone records - thats not a fair comparison..thats nothing...sorry to say.

No one can beat Roy khan

The fact is, Tommy is the best person to carry on Roy's legacy!

Tommy is good, but nobody can touch Roy Khan.

Two differents voices, both amazing singers

Tommy is an amazing singer, but it's impossible reach Roy, he is on the top of scale.

I wish Roy reunited with Kamelot. Because his vocal is out of this world.

I actually like how tommy sing with his own style without immitating khan vocal .. he's just amazing. -roy khan fan.

Since I’ve heard Tommy live with great audio quality I can say that my opinion is: both are fkn amazing!! (But Roy’s voice and stage presence makes me always put him on top. I love how theatrical he is. Love 😍🙏

people are so ungrateful I mean this was one of most smooth and flawless vocalist change I've ever seen their voices are very similar and both are very skilled with theirs in their own way be glad this wasn't a tarja Annette thing

These songs were made for roy's voice , is normal if he wins cause those are his songs , also the recordings have more quality for Roy, with these points , I think is very unfair to make a comparison between both, im not saying tomy is better, I'll always prefer Roy , he is my favorite singer in my whole life , but is obvious that in this video Tommy has all the disadvantages

Khan was impossible to replace, Karevik is doing a great job but... 1/2 step down, and the prestance that Khan had on stage cannot be replace... Im trying to like Kamelot as much, but without Roy, its hard.

Considering Tommy's footage is shot from a phone, I think he sounds pretty great.

La voz de Dios, no se compara con ningún otro cantante, Roy Khan es simplemente extraordinario, tanto vocalmente como en el arte escénico.

Tommy canta perfecto... Pero Roy tiene la voz de Dios, y contra eso nadie puede

There's NO MATCH...to the MIGHTY KAHN!!!

ROY KHAN COME BACK....THERE IS NO COMPARISON 💎🔥

This is like comparing marty friedman to kiko loureiro, But worse because the technical gap is much shorter, in some aspects Tommy seems to be more depured technically, but a lot of elite singers are, Khans advantage over the rest is not technique (tho he is not lacking in this) but in his amazing interpretation and expression of the songs. If you see the clip again, youll notice khan is meaning every word he is singing and tommy seems to just be parroting the lyrics. In this Roy Khan is untouchable... no other siger has this level of feel... at least in this genre

No way! Roy is unmatched

I love both, but, nobody like Roy, his voice is the most beautiful in the world😍😍

Não dá pra comparar.. sdds Roy

Something I think is fair to add in Tommy's defense is that all of these songs were written with Khan's voice, range, style in mind making it obvious why it sounds better in Khan's voice. That being said, Tommy definitely isnt a bad singer and many of the newer kamelot songs I wouldn't mind placing above older kamelot songs.

Roy is Legendary and there's no getting round that, Tommy's voice works so very well with the last 3 albums which I find to be quite different in a good way to prior works, the band is writing music that works with his voice brilliantly I feel, so the new songs work as a decent distinction in songs style, and I've only good things to say about both singers especially as it was Haven that got me into this band in the first place!

El color, los disparos y falsetes de Roy son inigualables más allá de que me gusten los dos. ❤️🙌🇦🇷

Khan forever!The best!

Tommy and Roy are Awesome Singer, but Kamelot without Khan would not have become kamelot! I falling in love with Roy Khan Voice is so original and unique!

This isn't even fair, almost all of the clips of Roy are from professionally recorded and mixed recordings.

Definitivamente nadie podrá cantar las canciones de Roy con ese mismo sentimiento

Like si dejaste de seguir a Kamelot cuando Roy se fue...😢...cómo extraño sus puestas en escenas y su magistral canto. Tommy canta muy bien, pero sólo existe una sola "Voz de Dios".

Roy is the voice of God but Tommy is the angel of afterlife :)

different video qualities. Every song with Khan was taken from the official HD HQ show and it is normaly that his vocals would be better. I am not defending Tommy but try to repeat this video when they release new dvd blu-ray next year. equal quality/ worth of comparison.

Kamelot fan since The Black Halo days and Seventh Wonder fan since the Mercy Fall days here and I think both are equally fantastic. Khan tends to be my preference but that's because he was one of the first vocalists that made me start experiment with singing (it wasn't until I heard Tobias Sammet with Edguy and Avantasia that I started getting serious, though). However, Tommy is also one of the most incredible vocalists I've ever heard. The way I see it, they're two very different styles of vocalist. Roy obviously has the edge because of his operatic training and theatrical voice. He and Andy Kuntz from Vanden Plas are two of the best in that regard. However, Tommy has phenomenal control over his voice, along with great power in the higher notes, a seemingly wider range and he uses distortion a LOT more than Roy does, which enables him to convey aggressiveness to a greater degree than Roy. Tommy did a fantastic job of adapting from his Seventh Wonder style (where he tends to go all-out on vocal acrobatics) to the more reserved, theatrical approach of Roy's vocal work. I was genuinely shocked when I heard his voice on Silverthorn, I didn't realize he was so diverse and capable of adapting so much. Last I heard him, he was wailing ridiculously awesome high notes like the ones in The Great Escape, but then we hear him singing lower and intentionally restrictive vocally. It was a very welcome change as well. I love Roy's voice and I prefer his era of Kamelot but Tommy has been a phenomenal choice. It seems Youngblood and the rest of the guys wanted to choose a vocalist that could emulate Roy's voice without directly cloning it and they selected a PERFECT fit. I know that band fanbases can get really bitter over vocalist changes (another example is Killswitch Engage; I love both vocalists but fans love to argue about them), but it'd be really nice to just have one day where fans can accept that both vocalists were amazing for the band, even if they have a personal preference.

I guess no one could call Tommy a bad singer. He is really technically good and all. But i cant say what it is, but Roy just touches you so much more. He is so present in his singing. He really means every word it seems.

Tommy is amazing. Roy is a different species that came to bless us with his voice.

Roy is always the man,no comparison

Roy has always been one of my favourite singer. Then one day I heard the "new" Kamelot song (Sacrimony or something) with Tommy and I was like "what the eff... Roy is gone... crying... a new singer... ohh he's even better" So what to say, both are very good. I like listening them both. No point of comparing them, just enjoy their performance. A bit different but somehow similar. Even though Tommy does it better and he's one of my new favourites, I still get goosebumps when I hear Roy's voice.

Being totally honest...I love both of their voices

Roy=feeling,mistic and nature!All that we want to find in real music!All we want to feel!

Não há sensatez nas comparações.. áudio de um live DVD e um live gravado de um telefone ( de um turnê desgastante possivelmente).. Mais Roy Khan não se compara a ninguém. Voz marcante e que deixa muitas saudades..

Roy Khan is better but you have to consider you are comparing a show in HD that was recorded for dvd and album purposes with a regular show with low quality by Kaverik

Listen to new Conception single, it's on KZfaq! Re:conception, Grand Again and Feather Moves

Tommy is perfectly serviceable, but Roy Khan is a theatre by himself

I understand why most ppl prefer Roy, but there's something about Tommy's voice and tone that moves me every time in the newest kamelot songs 🖤

They are both great singers in their own right. Must remember Tommy is singing Roy’s songs but he does well. Would love to see them both together on stage.

the quality and texture of roy khan voice is untouched no one can replace this outer world man MR. Khan

Both are absolutely amazing. I don't have a favourite. I love the whole band! 🖤

Roy was an incredible performer, he sang with soul, he gave it his all, his stage presence was magnificent and mysterious, you can't take your eyes off him. Tommy is a great replacement and he definitely has talent but he can't reach Roy's level. It's like Tommy is just doing his job whereas Roy was FEELING every word he sang and he passed that through to his audience. Which is why fans adored him and still do.

Still listening to this comparison on 2022. I can say Roy and Tommy are absolutely crazy good singers. Have different styles. Even though I love how Khan sang with Kamelot, and now with Tommy has a different more plastic vibe, still, I think he does have more freedom to sing with Seventh Wonder than with Kamelot as he had to keep Roy characters and singing style. But he can beat Roy on some singing techniques, but Roy is about that theatrical part that no one can do, and that gives that singing style a plus. Both are great, way too different, but they needed a guy with crazy talent to fill the biggest shoes ever. Nightwish when this happened with Tarja ended not going very well for Annette Olson. But now having Floor Jansen worked very well for them. Great video as well!

Roy clips is such pure chaos and sound so brutal yet divine...the new song with tommy is great but Roy's time was legend

Roy Khan had an unique interpretation that carries on even in the songs Tommy performs. It's like those songs were made for Roy's performance. Tommy, even as a great vocalist, tries to replicate Roy's songs. Basically, Roy was the identity of the band.

Replacing a vocalist is one of the hardest things a band can go through.it'll often make or break a band. In the case of Roy and Tommy, it's like cooking your favorite dish. You use fresh ingredients and spices and it comes out amazing. On the other hand you use dry ingredients and generic spices, it still comes out pretty good but it's just not the same.

This is not a knock on Tommy(who's a fantastic singer in his own right) but Roy comes out on top. He knows when to hold back a half step to give that struggle in his voice. Not that he couldn't hit the note, it was an artistic choice(and a smart one). Plus his stage presence is unmatched.

My two Favorite singer! I love both, i love Conception and i Love Seventh Wonder!

Can't say Tommy is a bad singer because he isn't. But there are many good singers and there is Khan. He's definetely more than just a good singer, even than great singer. He's true artist, he writes his own meaningful lyrics, always sings with so much emotions, oh and his theatrical-like performances! And Tommy is what? Good singer? Good for him..

Está vídeo está hecho para favorecer a Roy, la calidad de los vídeos de Tommy es muy diferente y no se puede analizar de una manera objetiva

They are both amazing singers in their own ways. Tommy Karevik specfically what he does with Seventh Wonder is OUT OF THIS WORLD, he just really doesn't reach of impressiveness with Kamelot. But for Kamelot, there is just something so insanely unique with his voice that is impossible match. I'm happy for him that he's living a more a wholesome life now away from the spotlight, but it's still a shame we lost such an amazing voice and performer.

Khan's voice is so rich and textured. Such amazing modulation and nuance. Tommy can only parrot and hope for the best when things get really complicated. Don't get me wrong Tommy's a good singer, especially in his own band Seventh Wonder where he shines doing his own thing. He's always reminded me of a really good Broadway style singer. But Roy on the other hand is opera trained and it most definitely can be heard on all of the early Kamelot albums. He's truly a great singer. And the good news is that he's back with his former band Conception. Their new EP is due out late November. So if you love Roy Khan go and support!

Los dos son grandes vocalistas.

I love Tommy Karevik's voice. He's really good. He's done a great job stepping into the void left by Roy. BUT, Roy Khan's voice is what made Kamelot my #1 favorite band. His vocals in March of Mephisto made my jaw drop, especially as the music for a Hellsing Ultimate AMV. Roy Khan has a bit more powerful of a voice, I think, and idk.... there's a certain je-ne-sais-quois about it. I'm still proud af of Tommy Karevik though. I mean, he's basically as close as anybody is going to get to Roy Khan, which is still quite an accomplishment.

thank you for this

THE KING IS BACK

Both are great singers. I personally prefer Roy's voice, since it's a Baritone and his high notes require a lot more tension and have a more distinctive edge. Whereas Tommy's is more like a Tenor if I'm not wrong, and his high notes just sound a little bit dry and easy, more effortless, less emotional to me.

Roy is the best of the two no need to even compare

Roy Khan is Kamelot, nothing is same without him. The difference is noted even in the amount of public.

Vocally they are both similar (see vocal range below). However, it is my opinion that Roy shows more emotion in the songs due to writing/co-writing them, and you can see how the latest album shows Tommy is more connected with the songs he was involved with writing/co-writing. As for live performances, I have to give it to Tommy as his stage presence is what a great frontman does (use of the stage, interaction with the band, audience involvement). Roy tends to stay in his spot with little movement. As reference, see the performances listed below. All but one are from live DVD recordings. 3 octaves, 6 notes: Tommy Karevik (D2 to C6) 3 octaves, 5 notes: Roy Khan (Bb1 to F#5) For comparison ~ 4 octaves : Geoff Tate (A1 to A5), Jon Oliva (A1 to A5), Freddie Mercury (F2 to F6) www.vintagevinylnews.com/2014/05/digging-deeper-axl-rose-is-not-singer.html Kamelot with Roy (Live) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e9ehg7yquMDSho0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bOCXh7Oqu5jNiKM.html Kamelot with Tommy (Live) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLuWacJ9nb3dpGQ.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5qSZLactszLhXU.html For reference: Queensryche with Geoff Tate (Live) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtFoZ8eH1pyYZJ8.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y8ulppOinLCyoqc.html

A voz é incomparável. Nenhuma voz vai substituir Roy Khan ainda mais que o vocal atual só tenta imita-lo sem sucesso

Roy carries something that is beyond singing and words and everyone sensitive enough can sense it, there's no replacement for that. Tommy is a good singer and great guy but doesn't have that factor. I wish he did have it and what KAmelot was lives on. In that sense, to me, Roy WAS Kamelot. Wish I see him again in Kamelot before we all kick the bucket. To me, we all our losing something precious with each day he is not in that band..........

en serio? ni de lejos se compara con Roy, nada más mira como sube la voz al inicio

Yah'll also forget 2 really important things. Roy is Classically taught and joined Kamelot when Tommy was like in Jr. High-er- Secondary school (?).... And Tommy has never had any lessons. He is completely self taught. No one can touch Roy, but Tommy sings these songs very well. THAT we can agree on. It's not like comparing Nightwish singers, which everyone sounds completely different (though I've been a huuuuuuge Floor fan since 2010ish), And near everyone dislikes Anette(she sucked in Nightwish imho, great pop singer, though).

Having seen Tommy live I know he is phenomonal. I just love Roy, plus Roy wrote the songs so you cannot expect somebody to do it as "well"

You absolutely can't compare pro-shot concert footage with someone's cell phone.

Roy Khan is brilliant, great singer

live both brilliant!!

Ambos são excelentes vocalistas. Eu particularmente tenho uma ligação emocional com Khan porque descobri a banda com ele no vocal. Mas além disso, simplesmente acho o Khan o cara que tem uma habilidade única de fazer uma leitura emocional e transpor isso para a música. Parece que ele tem a preocupação de como cada palavra tem que soar. Isso acho fantástico. Um vocal muito emotivo e cheio de sensações.

in studio songs, i think i felt Roy's shadow in Tommy's voice; tommy's voice's good, but Roy Khan is the best! P/S: comparing between Roy with Tommy by this way's not fair for Tommy

i like both. they are different but both have great range and power in their voice. i can't say one is better than other.

I don't like the audio of tommy's part but I vot tommy I love tommy😘😘✌👊👍

I'm just gonna say that I love them both.

Khan is way better, but notice the video quality is much better on khan's versions as well.

Roy is a superb singer!!! PERIOD!!! He has one of the most beautiful and stunning voices ever but Tommy is the best option they could've ever chosen.

I would love to hear Roy sing with Dream Theater

They are both amazing singers.

Tommy fucking rocks, he's got an amazing voice, but Roy's godly voice is just too good for him.

La calidad de los audios es diferente y para alguien que no los conoce resulta confuso pero aunque me gusta Tommy y creo que es un buen vocalista para la banda, Roy no tiene comparación. Sin duda Roy es un Dios 🥰

Its not correct to compare official video version with amateur smartphone records. Both are amazing singers. Kamelot must be very lucky to find equal replacement for Roy

Roy Khan is the most emotionally rich vocalist in the history of metal. But Tommy is doing a really good job with the band.

roy khan is the best without a doubt

In a live performance, Rhoy is better than everyone. You can say that Freddie Mercury, Axl Rose or anyone you think of at this moment is good. But nobody is like Khan.

Roy, Jorn, Russle... the trifecta of metal!

Los dos son hermosos ❤️

cuando oi la banda kamelot nunca pense que tenia otra banda que es conception y me gusto mucho su musica en las dos bandas

Sea o no mala la calidad de los vídeos de Tommy, jamás, pero jamás le llegará a los talones a Roy, se nota demasiado la diferencia de voces, las escalas, sobre todos los altos, la voz envolvente de Roy no es como la popera de Tommy, que debo decir, es bastante común

even if roy wont sing, he should write Kamelot lyrics again

We are trying to compare God, with another God. I grew up listening Roy with Concetion, and then with Kamelot. What can I say ?. This guy is not human, but someday, I found Seventh Wonder on you tube, I found a new guy singing like a fucking god, and some time later, he took the place Roy left. Tommy not only had to sing well, but he also had to fit THE PLACE of God. Both are fucking damm great singers. Both of them express emotions in their singing. So now we only have to decide if we prefer Roy or Tommy, or be smart and listen both, because we had the gift of knowing them.

I liked Tommy's vocal after Phantom Divine - He is very good! But my favorite is Khan. His voice shoots and hits in the center of my heart!

ambos son muy buenos , pero la voz de Roy Khan es única y para mi la mejor ^^

Before I listen it, I already knew that is Roy Khan.

Who's Tommy?

Единственный пример достойной замены вокалиста и достойного подорожания вокалисту такого уровня!

I would like to listen, both with the same sound system. Roy has the advantage.