Seminal grindcore pioneers Napalm Death will embark on a European headlining tour in January. The dates are as follows (venue details to be confirmed):

Jan. 10 - Roskilde, Denmark
Jan. 11 - Hässleholm, Sweden
Jan. 12 - Oslo, Norway
Jan. 13 - Karlstad, Sweden
Jan. 14 - Stockholm, Sweden
Jan. 17 - Helsinki, Finland
Jan. 18 - Tampere, Finland
Jan. 19 - Oulu, Finland
Jan. 20 - Jyvaskyla, Finland
Jan. 21 - Tallinn, Estonia
Jan. 22 - Riga, Lativa
Jan. 23 - Vilnus, Lithuania
Jan. 25 - Bucharest, Romania - Preoteasa Club
Jan. 26 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan. 27 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Mylos Apothiki
Jan. 28 - Athens, Greece - An Club

Source:	napalmdeath.org
Band profile:	Napalm Death

Sweden's Soilwork has replaced Six Feet Under (who cancelled) as the headliner of the X-mas Festivals tour, which is schedule to kick off early December. Also scheduled to appear are Gorefest, Belphegor, Trail Of Tears and Darzamat. The dates are as follows:

Dec. 08 - D - Berlin @ K17
Dec. 09 - D - Engeldorf (Leipzig) @ Hellraiser
Dec. 10 - A - Wien @ Planet Music
Dec. 11 - D - München @ Backstage
Dec. 12 - CH - Pratteln @ Z7
Dec. 13 - D - Ludwigsburg @ Rockfabrik
Dec. 14 - D - Frankfurt @ Batschkapp
Dec. 15 - FR - Strasbourg @ La Latterie
Dec. 16 - BE - Antwerpen @ Hof Ter Loo
Dec. 17 - NL - Tilburg @ 013
Dec. 18 - D - Essen @ Zeche Carl
Dec. 19 - FR - Paris @ La Locomotive

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Soilwork
Event:	X-Mass Fest 2006

As some of you probably already knew, Moonspell won MTV Europe's award for Best Portuguese Act last week, competing with multi-platinum Hip - Hop and Pop bands. This is the first time in history that a Metal band has won this award! The band has issued the following statement online:

"We won MTV Euro awards for best Portuguese act and wish to dedicate it to all people around the world who voted for us and helped Moonspell to become a stronger band and Portuguese Metal more known to the abroad scene! Thank you a million moons!!!"

Moonspell continue to tour in support of their new album "Memorial" which was released earlier this year through SPV / Steamhammer. The appropriately dubbed "Nocturnal Mourning" tour with special guests Katatonia and Daylight Dies.

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Source:	moonspell.com
Band profile:	Moonspell

East Coast death metallers Pyrexia's scheduled European tour, also featuring, Aeon, Decrepit Birth and Inherit Disease has been cancelled.

Decrepit Birth comment, "Fuck... just got the news from UL, the January European tour has been cancelled. The booking company called off the tour due to the fact that dates were not getting finalized and time was running out. I'm really bummed, we were getting ready... and I guess we won't be there for a while, probably 'till we finish recording our next CD. well, gives us more time to really focus on the new album... Sorry guys."

Source:

bravewords.com

More dates for the re-scheduled European part of the Manowar/Rhapsody Of Fire/Holyhell 'Demons, Dragons And Warriors World Tour 2007' tour have been changed. Three Czech Republic dates have now been changed and one new Greek date has been added.

Here are all the dates confirmed so far, including the new changes and additions:

March 14 - Sportovní Hala Novesta, Zlín, Czech Republic
March 15 - CEZ Aréna, Pardubice, Czech Republic
March 16 - Hala Lokomotiva, Plzen, Czech Republic
March 22 - Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany
March 23 - Olympiahalle, München, Germany
March 24 - Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
March 27 - Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
March 28 - Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
March 30 - Arena, Nürnberg, Germany
March 31 - Schleyerhalle, Stuttgart, Germany
April 04 - Peace And Friendship Stadium, Athens, Greece

Source:	manowar.com
Band profile:	Manowar
Event:	Demons, Dragons and Warriors Tour 2007

Portugal's gothic metal kings Moonspell will team up with Napalm Death, Behemoth and Dew-Scented for an European tour in March/April. Confirmed dates are as follows:

Mar. 31 - Austria - Planet Music - Vienna
Apr. 01 - Germany - Alte Spinnerei - Glauchau
Apr. 02 - Czech Republic - Abaton - Praha
Apr. 03 - Germany - Postbahnhoff - Berlin
Apr. 04 - Germany - Markthalle - Hamburg
Apr. 05 - Germany - Batschkapp - Frankfurt
Apr. 06 - Germany - Arena - Celle
Apr. 07 - Germany - Zeche Carl - Essen
Apr. 08 - Belgium - Hof ter Loo - Antwerpen
Apr. 09 - Holland - 013 - Tilburg
Apr. 10 - UK - TBA - London
Apr. 11 - France - Elysee Montmarte - Paris
Apr. 12 - France - Transbordeur - Lyon
Apr. 13 - Switzerland - Z7 - Pratteln
Apr. 14 - Germany - Stadthalle - Lightenfelt
Apr. 15 - Germany - Backstage - Munchen

UPDATE:
According to the Moonspell camp, tour dates are currently in planning for Poland, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Greece and most likely Israel. They are expected to be announced soon!!

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Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Moonspell
Event:	No Mercy Festival

Four new Italian dates have been added to Death/Progressive Metallers Opeth's European tour. The tour is in December and currently features dates from France, Portugal, Spain and Germany. Amplifier has also been announced as the support band for the tour, and will play in Italy.

Here are the four dates:

15.12.06 - Live Club, Milan, Italy
16.12.06 - Kojak, Ravenna, Italy
17.12.06 - Alpheus, Rome, Italy
18.12.06 - New Age, Treviso, Italy

Source:	opeth.com
Band profile:	Opeth
Event:	Opeth: European Tour

Winterborn, Doro and Benedictum will team up for a European tour beginning in early December. Confirmed dates are as follows:

Dec. 05 - Italy - Florence, Flog
Dec. 06 - Italy - Traviso, New Age
Dec. 07 - Italy - Milan, Live Club
Dec. 09 - Germany - Affalter, Zur Linde
Dec. 10 - Germany - Braunschweig, Jolly Joker
Dec. 11 - Germany - Berlin, Postbahnhof
Dec. 13 - Germany - Bremen, Aladin
Dec. 15 - Austria - Wörgl, Komma
Dec. 16 - Germany - Kaufbeuren, All-Karthalle
Dec. 19 - Germany - Ubach-Palenberg, Rockfabrik
Dec. 20 - The Netherlands - Weert, De Bosuil
Dec. 21 - The Netherlands - Hellendorn, Lantaarn
Dec. 22 - Germany - Flensburg, Roxy
Dec. 25 - Germany - Speyer, Halle 101
Dec. 26 - Germany - Bochum, Zeche
Dec. 27 - Belgium - Antwerpen, Hof Ter Lo
Dec. 28 - Germany - Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
Dec. 29 - Germany - Andernach, JUZ Live Club
Dec. 30 - Germany - Crailsheim, Jahnhalle

As commented Winterborn: "Winterborn is very happy to announce European Tour 2006 with Doro and Benedictum. And because of this, theres a few changes in gig dates in Finland. And some more gigs in Finland."

Source:	winterborn.info
Band profile:	Winterborn

Mastodon have announced that they will be supporting Tool on their upcoming European tour this winter. The trek will last a month and a half and cover over a dozen countries.
According to the band's official Myspace page : "We are honored and elated to be joining Tool for their European tour. Having the privilege to share the stage with such an inspiring and admirable artist will truly will be a unique experience for Mastodon ? a dream come true."
Additionally, before the band leaves they will be performing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on November 1st.

Mastodon opening for Tool:

Nov. 03 - Barcelona, SPA @ Badalona
Nov. 04 - Madrid, SPA @ La Cubierta
Nov. 05 - Lisbon, POR @ Atlantico Pavilion
Nov. 08 - Leuven, BEL @ Brabanthal
Nov. 09 - Rotterdam, NETH @ Rotterdam Ahoy
Nov. 10 - Brussels, BEL @ Brussels Forest National
Nov. 12 - Torino, ITA @ Palaisozaki
Nov. 13 - Florence, ITA @ Mandela Forum
Nov. 15 - Rimini, ITA @ Palasport
Nov. 16 - Jesolo, ITA @ Palasport
Nov. 18 - Munich, GER @ Zenith
Nov. 19 - Vienna, AUT @ Stadthalle
Nov. 22 - Dublin, IRE @ Point
Nov. 24 - Manchester, UK @ Arena
Nov. 25 - Glasgow, SCO @ SECC
Nov. 27 - London, UK @ Wembley Arena
Nov. 30 - Cardiff, UK @ Arena
Dec. 01 - Nottingham, UK @ Arena
Dec. 03 - Oberhausen, GER @ Arena
Dec. 04 - Leipzig, GER @ Arena
Dec. 05 - Stuttgart, GER @ Porsche Arena
Dec. 07 - Lyon, FRA @ Halle TG
Dec. 08 - Nantes, FRA @ Zenith
Dec. 10 - Paris, FRA @ Zenith
Dec. 12 - Mannheim, GER @ Mainmarket-Halle
Dec. 13 - Zurich, SWI @ Hallenstadium
Dec. 16 - Athens, GRE @ Olympic Fencing Hall

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Mastodon

Swedish metallers Evergrey have lined up the following European tour dates with up-and-coming melodic death metal band Avatar as support:

Oct. 06 - Canary Islands, Canarias MetalZone Festival (without Avatar)
Oct. 24 - München (DE), Metropolis
Oct. 25 - Milano (ITA), Rainbow
Oct. 27 - Madrid (ESP), Caracol
Oct. 28 - Bilbao (ESP), Kafe Antzoki
Oct. 29 - Barcelona (ESP), Apolo
Oct. 30 - Lyon (FR), Transbordeur
Oct. 31 - Paris (FR), Nouveau Casino
Nov. 02 - Strasbourg (FR), Laiterie
Nov. 03 - Weert (NL), De Bosuil
Nov. 06 - London (UK), Dingwalls
Nov. 07 - Dudley (UK), JBs
Nov. 08 - Bolton (UK), The Soundhouse
Nov. 09 - Bradford (UK), Rio
Nov. 10 - Zaandam (NL), Kade
Nov. 12 - Bochum (DE), The Matrix
Nov. 13 - Copenhagen (DK), The Rock
Nov. 18 - Växjö (SW), Folkets Park (without Avatar)
Nov. 25 - Blomstermåla (SW), Blomsterrocken (without Avatar)

Evergrey recently parted ways with bassist Michael Håkansson. and replaced him with former Hammerfall member Fredrik Larsson.

Source:	bravewords.com
Band profile:	Evergrey

Veteran Thrash Metallers Flotsam & Jetsam have made an explanation for why they cancelled one of the shows on their upcoming European tour. The band was scheduled to perform at Burgerweeshuis in Deventer, Holland on November 3rd, but then the show was cancelled. Flotsam & Jetsam have said that they will try to reschedule the show.

Here is a statement by Flotsam & Jetsam drummer Craig Nielsen explaining the cancellation:

"Just checking in to explain the European tour cancellation, as the agents who I expected to give a reason in their press release apparently failed to do so. A.K. applied some time ago, long before the tour was being put together, for acceptance into a helicoptor flight training academy in Arizona. He wants to be a helicoptor fire fighter which is an amazing career goal at this point in his life. Ambition does not begin to describe the scope of this undertaking. There is an extreme amount of study, determination, commitment, concentration and BALLS that are required to make it through the education. The thing was, nobody really thought he would be approved for the very large loan for the enrollment. Fortunately for him he was, although somewhat after the dates in Europe were being finalized.

The band very much regrets having to postpone this tour. The Bang Your Head festival 3 months ago was a GREAT time for this band and we really were ready to take Europe by storm on this November tour. The band will definitely attempt to reschedual as soon as school for A.K.winds down. The band sincerely apologises to EVERY single person who was involved with attempting tomake this happen,and of course most of all to all of our fans that were disappointed with the latest news. The band has nothing but love for ALL OF YOU!! Flots Til Death!!".

Source:	flotsam-and-jetsam.com
Band profile:	Flotsam And Jetsam

More dates for Arch Enemy's upcoming European tour in November/December have been announced. Coldworker and Path Of No Return have also been announced as supports for Arch Enemy and will be playing with them at all the shows between 16th November and the 27th November (except for the 20th in Helsinki, Finland).

Here is the complete list of dates:

November 16 - Malmö @ KB (Sweden)
November 17 - Karlskrona @ Kino (Sweden)
November 18 - Göteborg @ Trägårn (Sweden)
November 20 - Helsinki @ Nosturi (Finland)
November 22 - Stockholm @ Klubben (Sweden)
November 23 - Linköping @ Platens Bar (Sweden)
November 24 - Halmstad @ Diezel (Sweden)
November 26 - Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset (Denmark)
November 27 - Århus @ Voxhall (Denmark)
November 29 - Bochum @ Zeche (Germany)
November 30 - Hamburg @ Knust (Germany)
December 1 - Glachau @ Alte Spinnerei (Germany)
December 3 - Zurich @ Rohstofflager (Switzerland)
December 5 - Munich @ New Backstage (Germany)
December 6 - Aschaffenburg @ Colos-Saal (Germany)
December 8 - Antwerp @ Hof Ter Lo (Belgium)
December 9 - Arnhem @ Metal Meeting Festival (Holland)
December 10 - Strasbourg @ La Laiterie (France)

Here is a comment by Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott:

"Right now we are out on the Gigantour in the U.S. with Megadeth etc - having the time of our lives! But, we have not forgotten what an amazing festival summer we had in Europe and we are eager to return and play for the headbangers there!!! See you all soon!!!".

Source:	archenemy.net
Band profile:	Arch Enemy

Long-defunct Florida-based band Cynic has confirmed plans to embark a reunion tour in the spring/summer of 2007, beginning with possible U.S. warm-up performances and culminating in a number of festival appearances across Europe.

Reunion lineup:

Paul Masvidal - Vocals / Guitar
Sean Reinert - Drums / Keys
Tony Teegarden - Vocals / Keyboards
Chris Kringel - Bass
Santiago Dobles - Guitar

Concerts dates will be posted in the near future.

Source:	cynicalsphere.com
Band profile:	Cynic

Battelore's previously announced European tour with Draconain and Darzamat has been cancelled due to "booking problems," according to a posting on the Finnish "fantasy metal" band's web site. The post further adds : "Battlelore has nothing to do with the cancellation. The whole band is deeply sorry for the fans and very disappointed in this situation."

Source:	battlelore.net
Band profile:	Battlelore

Swedish power metallers Hammerfall go on the road again in the beginning of next year. More dates will be announced as they get booked, but here's what's confirmed as of now:

At The Threshold of... Europe 2007 :
Jan. 18 - Stora Vega - Köpenhamn, DK
Jan. 19 - Scandinavium - Göteborg, SWE
Jan. 20 - Arenan - Stockholm, SWE
Jan. 21 - Rockefeller - Oslo, NOR
Jan. 23 - Docks - Hamburg, GER
Jan. 24 - O13 - Tilburg, NETH
Jan. 25 - Hof Ter Lo - Antwerpen, BEL
Jan. 26 - Stadthalle Langen - Langen, GER
Jan. 27 - Live Music Hall - Köln, GER
Jan. 28 - Turbinenhalle - Oberhausen, GER
Jan. 30 - Halle Gartlage - Osnabrück, GER
Jan. 31 - Filharmonie - Filderstadt, GER
Feb. 02 - Jako Arena - Bamberg, GER
Feb. 03 - All Karthalle - Kaufbeuren, GER
Feb. 04 - Z7 - Pratteln, SWI
Feb. 06 - Elysée Montmartre - Paris, FRA
Feb. 07 - Le Transbordeur - Lyon, FRA
Feb. 09 - Joy Eslava - Madrid, SPA
Feb. 10 - Santana 27 - Bilbao, SPA
Feb. 11 - Razzmatazz - Barcelona, SPA
Feb. 13 - Alcatrazz - Milano, ITA
Feb. 14 - Backstage - München, GER
Feb. 15 - Planet Music - Wien, AUT
Feb. 16 - Petöfi Hall - Budapest, HUN
Feb. 17 - SKC - Belgrad, SER

Hammerfall's upcoming album "Threshold" will be released on 20 October 2006.

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Source:	hammerfall.net
Band profile:	HammerFall