Sweden's AMON AMARTH have issued a brief update prior to their upcoming European tour:

"Last rehearsal today in preparation for the tour. We had to try out some songs we haven't played in a while and we're looking forward to add some news to our setlist. There will be a few surprises along the road for sure! Looking forward to get up on stage again and to see all of you!"

Amon Amarth's complete 2009 tour schedule is now as follows. Ticket links for all shows can be found here.

October

2 - Helsinki, Finland - Tavastia
3 - Seinäjoki, Finland - Rytmikorjaamo
4 - Oulu, Finland - Teatria
5 - Lulea, Sweden - Kulturens Hus
6 - Östersund, Sweden - Gamla Tingshuset
7 - Örebro, Sweden - Kulturhuset
8 - Drammen, Norway - Union Scene
9 - Haugesund, Norway - Byscenen
10 - Bergen, Norway - Usf Verftet
11 - Oslo, Norway - John Dee
13 - Göteborg, Sweden - Trädgårn
14 - Århus, Denmark - Train
15 - København, Denmark - Vega
16 - Malmö, Sweden - Kb
17 - Stockholm, Sweden - Arenan
22 - Cardiff, UK - Souls
23 - Belfast, UK - Spring & Airbrake
24 - Dublin, Ireland - Academy
26 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City
27 - Norwich, UK - Waterfront
28 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
29 - Newcastle, UK - Northumbria University
30 - Glasgow, UK - Garage
31 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2

November

1 - London, UK - Koko
24 - Perth, Australia - Capitol
26 - Brisbane, Australia - HiFi
27 - Melbourne, Australia - Billboard
28 - Sydney, Australia - Metro

(Photo by Wendy Chan)