THE MIGHTY EMPEROR RETURNS

After triumphantly headlining the annual Wacken Open Air Festival and four capacity performances in America last summer, Emperor today announce their return to the United States for three encore performances this spring.

“We have made a decision to return to the US for a few additional shows,” notes guitarist Samoth. “This time Chicago is also put on the map. The shows last summer were very successful and we had an amazing turn out and support from all the fans. It was also a bit stressful because of the embassy hassle that we unfortunately had to endure. So we feel a few more shows are due and this time, all visas are in order and the band will appear in its full command. See you all soon!”

Confirmed dates are noted below. Ticket on-sale information will be noted shortly.

May 30 – The Metro, Chicago IL
June 1 – BB King Blues Club, New York NY
June 3 – Key Club, Los Angeles, CA

Emperor's guitar tabulature book, Scattered Ashes: A Decade of Emperial Wrath will be released officially in the US Tuesday, January 23. The limited edition 132-page oversized book (with bonus cd) featuring foreword and transcriptions by vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn contains original tabs for thirteen Emperor classics featured on the band's 2003 2-cd compilation of the same name; a collection of previously unavailable recordings, live and studio/demo outtakes. The book is available via Candlelight's official webstores (in the US www.candlelightrecordsusa.com; Europe www.candlelightrecords.co.uk).

Darren Cowan

Darren Michael Cowan is a veteran Heavy Metal journalist for over twenty years. He has written for over a dozen publications including print and the Web. Cowan has interviewed hundreds of bands including King Diamond on Metal Centre. Cowan runs his own publicity company; Shapeshifter PR. Cowan is a bass player and song writer.