Within Temptation Books First North American Tour in Seven Years

Within Temptation have announced dates for its first North American Tour in over seven years.

The Dutch rockers will kick off the 12-show outing on Sept. 25 in San Francisco and will wrap it with a show in Worcester, Mass., on Oct. 11. There are shows Oct. 1 in Chicago and Oct. 2 in Royal Oak.

Amaranthe will open for Within Temptation on all of the dates.

Singer Sharon den Adel says the band is excited to bring their show back to the States. She explained, “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 sure that this time we'll bring our biggest and best North American live show so far. We really look forward to seeing all our fans again!”

Within Temptation released their latest album, ‘Hydra,’ back in January. The disc features features a variety guest vocalists including Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner, rapper Xzibit, former Nightwish songstress Tarja Turunen and ex-Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones, who offers vocals on the single ‘Dangerous.'

In an interview earlier this year, Sharon den Adel stated about the theme of the album, "Lyrically, ‘Hydra’ stands for facing your demons and to embrace your fear and move forward. There will always be a certain issue in life. A short example of this is the song ‘Covered by Roses,’ which is about the passing of someone but also carpe diem and making the most of now and the memories you do have together. You’ll celebrate this person’s life still, they’re a part of you and you’ll take them with you."

Within Temptation Hydra Tour
Sept. 25 -- San Francisco, The Regency Ballroom
Sept. 26 -- Los Angeles, Club Nokia
Sept. 28 -- Denver, Gothic Theater
Sept. 30 -- Minneapolis, First Avenue
Oct. 1 -- Chicago, Vic Theatre
Oct. 2 -- Royal Oak, Mich., Royal Oak Music Theatre
Oct. 3 -- Toronto, The Sound Academy
Oct. 5 -- Montreal, Metropolis
Oct. 7 -- Baltimore, Ram’s Head Live
Oct. 9 -- Philadelphia, Electric Factory
Oct. 10 -- New York, Terminal 5
Oct. 11 -- Worcester, Mass., The Palladium