American vocalist Zoë Marie Federoff, best known as the frontwoman of symphonic metal band Catalyst Crime, has been announced as a special guest on Roy Khan's upcoming South American tour, “The Black Halo and Beyond.”
The announcement represents a meaningful moment for both artists. When Federoff stepped away from her role as vocalist and keyboardist of Cradle of Filth last year, she publicly spoke about following her own artistic vision and cited Roy Khan as one of the musicians who inspired her to prioritize authenticity over expectations.sThe tour will visit multiple South American countries throughout October 2026 and arrives as Catalyst Crime prepares to release its second studio album through Massacre Records Europe.
The tour will visit multiple South American countries throughout October 2026 and arrives as Catalyst Crime prepares to release its second studio album through Massacre Records Europe.
Khan welcomed Federoff to the tour while praising her artistic work. “The music Zoë creates with Catalyst Crime speaks for itself. I can’t imagine a better place to share a stage for the first time than South America, with an audience that feels everything.”
Federoff also reflected on what the opportunity means to her personally. “Roy Khan is one of my all-time favorite vocalists, and his work with Kamelot has had a huge influence on my musical path, especially the iconic album The Black Halo. Singing it every night alongside Roy himself is an unparalleled pleasure. Latin America, see you soon!”
The tour will focus heavily on Khan's celebrated years with Kamelot, particularly landmark releases such as The Black Halo (2005) and Ghost Opera (2007), albums that helped shape an entire generation of melodic and progressive metal.
Since departing Kamelot in 2011, Khan's live appearances have remained relatively rare, making each performance a significant event for longtime fans. His return to South America has generated considerable excitement among listeners who continue to regard his tenure in Kamelot as one of the defining eras of the band's history.
Meanwhile, Catalyst Crime continues to build its international profile. The band was founded in 2017 by Federoff alongside former Xandria drummer Gerit Lamm and Pyramaze keyboardist Jonah Weingarten. Their self-titled debut album was produced by Alexander Krull (Leaves' Eyes, Atrocity) and led to the group's first European tour in 2024.
