It's been over five years since we've played in arenas in Europe and we can't wait to visit again, so with that said, we have a ton of shows planned in 2009. Strap in, hang on, and get ready for the nuttiness to begin as we roll them out for you a few at a time over the next few days.

Some other details: these shows are 'in the round', so that means general admission standing on the floor, reserved seating off the floor. There are some exceptions . . . shows in Copenhagen will be all general admission, for example.

Our friends The Sword and Machine Head (March 5 - May 14 shows) will be joining us and so will our friends Lamb Of God and Mastodon (June 14 - July 23 shows).

Here are the dates that are confirmed so far . . . many more to come!

March
5 - Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpaleis
7 - Stockholm, Sweden - Globen
8 - Stockholm, Sweden - Globen

April
1 - Paris, France - Palais Omnisport de Bercy
2 - Paris, France - Palais Omnisport de Bercy

May
14 - Vienna, Austria - Stadthalle

June
14 - Helsinki, Finland - Hartwell Arena
15 - Helsinki, Finland - Hartwell Arena
17 - Oslo, Norway - Spektrum
22 - Milan, Italy - Datch Forum
24 - Rome, Italy - Palalottomatica

July
13 - Madrid, Spain - Palacio de Deportes
20 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Copenhagen Forum
22 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Copenhagen Forum
23 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Copenhagen Forum