German acapella metal band VAN CANTO have updated their live schedule with a show in Pratteln, Switzerland on October 23rd. In addition, they have been confirmed to play the Rock Tower Festival in Lübeck, Germany on April 3rd, 2010. Their schedule is now as follows:

October

18 - Oktoberhallen - Wieze, Belgium
23 - Z7 - Pratteln, Germany
24 - Quasimodo - Pirmasens, Germany
25 - Fabrik - Bruchsal, Germany

April

3 - Rock Tower Festival - Lübeck, Germany

As previously reported, Van Canto recently signed with Napalm Records. The label has issued the following press release:

"The Napalm Records crew is happy to announce that Van Canto has joined its ranks. The German vocal acrobats signed a worldwide deal with the Austrian label and are currently working with Charlie Bauernfeind on their new album at the Blind Guardian Studios. The full-length will hit the streets in 2010. Fans may look forward to sweeping songs clad in the unique Van Canto sound. In addition, the band’s first two albums (A Storm To Come and Hero) will be released at the same time as their yet untitled new work."
"Since 2006 Van Canto has been the scene's breath of fresh air, as they perform all of their songs a cappella with drums being the only other instrument at play. In this manner, the band can create unique and intriguing songs such as 'The Mission' or 'Speed of Light', as well as reinterpretations of classic metal songs like 'Battery', 'Kings of Metal', and 'Fear of the Dark'. Furthermore, Van Canto is a veteran of the stage, having performed at various live encounters, e.g., Magic Circle Festival, and Wacken Open Air, to name but a few. An ever growing fanbase is living proof that innovation and tradition do not have to negate each other, but can instead give new impulses to a somewhat stalemate scene. Fans may watch a glimpse of studio life and a statement about the signing below."

Check out the band's official YouTube channel here.