Roy Khan has announced that singer Zoë Marie Federoff, former member of Cradle of Filth, will be one of the acts on his upcoming South American tour.
The singer will participate in the performances of The Black Halo And Beyond, which celebrates Roy Khan's classic phase in Kamelot. In Brazil, the artist will perform five shows: São Paulo (October 17, Carioca Club), Recife (October 18, Armazém 14), Limeira (October 23, Mirage Eventos), Curitiba (October 24, Fun Stage) and Porto Alegre (October 25, Opinião).
The announcement caught the attention of fans because it marks one of Zoë's first high-profile activities since leaving Cradle of Filth. Zoë gained international prominence as a member of the band for the past few years , and her turbulent departure occurred last year during the group's most recent tour in Brazil.
Zoë Marie Federoff's departure
Keyboardist Zoë Marie Federoff announced her departure from Cradle of Filth on August 24th, amidst the band's current South American tour, shortly after a show in São Paulo, Brazil. Initially, she cited "personal reasons" and asked for respect for her privacy and that of her family, stating that she would not answer any further questions.
Later, Federoff clarified on her social media that she and her husband Marek “Ashok” Smerda, then guitarist, already intended to leave the band at the end of the tour, however, certain events brought forward their departure. She denied speculations about a possible betrayal by her husband and stated that, despite the band's turbulence affecting their marriage, the love between them remained. Understand the fight in Cradle of Filth during their last tour in Brazil.
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