Dutch outfit Within Temptation will be taking their newest album Hydra to North American for a string of tour dates later this year. The 12 dates will be part of the North American leg of their Hydra World Tour, which launched in Finland in February. Opening all shows will be metallers Amaranthe.

Sharon den Adel comments: "It's a great feeling that after so many years we are back with a coast to coast tour. The reception of our latest album Hydra has been overwhelming and we cannot wait to unleash the dragon overseas. Be assured that this time we'll bring our biggest and best North-American live show so far."

Sharon continues by saying the band has a special surprise for their most loyal fans: "To reward our most loyal fans we're designing a specially made poster for the ones who buy their ticket before April 30th 2014. The poster will be signed by the band, is strictly limited and will not be offered for sale. So make sure you get your tickets before April 30th!" Fans can pick up the poster at the merchandise stand at each show by showing the receipt of their ticket purchase, which will state the date of purchase.

Pre-sale tickets for the tour will go on sale on April 4th.

Dates:

09/25/14 - The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
09/26/14 - Club Nokia - Los Angeles, CA
09/28/14 - Gothic Theater - Denver, CO
09/30/14 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
10/01/14 - Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL
10/02/14 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Royal Oak, MI
10/03/14 - The Sound Academy - Toronto, ON - Canada
10/05/14 - Metropolis - Montreal, QC - Canada
10/07/14 - Ram's Head Live - Baltimore, MD
10/09/14 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
10/10/14 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY
10/11/14 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA

Source:	within-temptation.com
Band profile:	Within Temptation