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BENEDICTION Officially Recruits MASSACRE/Ex-DEATH Vocalist KAM LEE As New Frontman
British death metal band Benediction have officially named Kam Lee as their full-time lead vocalist after he toured with them. The change marks a new chapter for the group, which has begun work on a follow-up to its latest album.
Lee said he views the role as an extension of David Ingram’s contribution, rather than a replacement, calling Ingram irreplaceable. Lee joined Benediction’s touring line-up in May 2026 after Ingram stepped down because worsening arthritis pain made it difficult to continue; Ingram had been with the band from 1991 to 1998 and returned in 2019.
In short
- Kam Lee is Benediction’s new full-time frontman.
- He says the role continues, rather than replaces, David Ingram’s legacy.
- Benediction has started work on its next album.
Explained simply
Benediction are a British death metal band, a style of heavy metal known for low-pitched vocals and forceful guitar and drums. They formed in 1989 and have had several singers over the years.
Kam Lee is an American vocalist known for his work with Massacre and early Death, two influential death metal bands. David Ingram sang with Benediction from 1991 to 1998 and again from 2019, before stepping down as arthritis pain made touring difficult. Lee has described his role as building on Ingram’s contribution, which he says cannot be replaced.
A lead singer shapes a band’s sound and often its live identity, so a change can affect both performances and future recordings. Benediction have begun work on an album following their latest release.