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British death metal veterans Benediction have officially named Massacre singer Kam Lee as their permanent frontman, following a series of successful concerts with the musician earlier this year.
The announcement was made November 11 after performances in Ireland and Latin America and the band’s return to Damnation Festival in Manchester. Benediction also confirmed that work has begun on the follow-up to their 2025 album “Ravage Of Empires”.
Lee initially joined Benediction as a temporary touring vocalist after longtime singer Dave Ingram stepped down in May because of worsening arthritis. The band now say Lee will take sole responsibility for lead vocals going forward.
In his own statement, Lee described the appointment as an honor while emphasizing his respect for Ingram. He said he does not see himself as replacing the former singer’s contribution, but as extending the band’s legacy.
Lee’s career reaches back to the early days of death metal. He performed with Mantas, the precursor to Death, and has been closely associated with Massacre for decades.
Benediction said they are enthusiastic about the next chapter and have already started writing the follow-up to “Ravage Of Empires”, which arrived in April 2025 through Nuclear Blast Records.
The group have not yet announced a title or release date for the next album. Lee’s appointment confirms that the partnership developed on tour will now continue into the studio.
Let’s make this official….following our successful tour of Ireland, Latin America and our triumphant return to Damnation in Manchester we are please to announce that Kam Lee will be taking sole responsibility as front man of the band.We are all really excited about this and work has already begun on the follow up to Ravage of Empires.
We will see you all soon on the road for the next chapter of Benediction history,OSDM forever!!!!
