Friday, April 11, 2008

Candlemass Tour Dates Confirmed!

Legendary doom-metal giants Candlemass have confirmed North American tour dates for May and June. This is the band's first tour of the states in 17 years, so to say that it is greatly anticipated may well be an understatement. This is also the first time that Candlemass will be performing stateside with Texas native and former Solitude Aeturnus vocalist Robert Lowe at the helm.

Founding Candlemass member, bassist Leif Edling had this to say about the band's return to North America:

"Last time we were over was in 1991 and that’s way too long! We wanna make this tour a very special event for all our fans in the States and all new American fans of doom and metal too. It will be great to meet up and hang out, and play all the classic Candlemass songs for you guys plus some new ones of course. We’ve been waiting 17 years for this so make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to catch the Kings of Doom in your hometown! See ya soon in a city near you!"

Candlemass tourdates:

May 19 - Springfield VA @ JAXX
May 20 - New York NY @ BB KING’s
May 22 - Sayreville NJ @ STARLAND BALLROOM
May 23 - Clevelan, OH @ PEABODY’s
May 24 - Chicago Mokene, IL @ THE PEARL ROOM
May 25 - Minneapolis MN @ STATION 4.
May 28 - Seattle WA, @ STUDIO 7
May 29 - Portland OR @ HAWTHORNE THEATER
May 30 - San Francisco CA @ SLIM’s
May 31 - San Marcos CA @ JUMPING TURTLE

June 1 - West Hollywood CA - WHISKU A-GO-GO
June 3 - Phoenix AZ – BRICKHOUSE
June 4 - Albuquerque NM – LAUNCHPAD
June 5 - San Antonio TX – SCOUT BAR
June 6 - Houston TX - SCOUT BAR
June 7 - Dallas-Fort Worth TX – RIDGELA THEATER

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