Los Angeles-based traditional heavy metal band WHITE WIZZARD have shared their thoughts on the upcoming UK tour, taking in this weekend's 3 PM Stage Two - Hammer Hounds Part I Saturday slot at Hammerfest II and supporting EDGUY.

Lead singer Wyatt 'Screamin' Demon' Anderson said: "I'm really excited about heading over to the U.K, to play Hammerfest and doing the tour with Edguy! Can't wait to see some of the bands at Hammerfest as well, especially ICED EARTH and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, as I've been a fan of both for quite a long time! As with Edguy, I'm really looking forward to the tour, getting to share the stage with such a great band! So, with that being said, get ready for the Wizzard to rock your asses off! See you all in a few days!"

Drummer Giovanni Durst added: "About Hammerfest we are all hyper excited about it! We are gonna play Saturday the 13th with bands such as Iced Earth, Suicidal Tendencies just to name a few... can't wait to do it!!! Hopefully we won't feel the 9 hours jet-lag and be like zombies on stage ahahahah I don't think that's gonna happen anyway! We changed up our set a little since last time in London adding new songs from the new album Over the Top but hey, if you're curious about what songs... then come see us at one of our shows. After Hammerfest we'll tour with Edguy, starting in Glasgow and ending up in London on March 20th. It's gonna be a blast!!! For me it's like a dream comes true to play with those guys!"

Catch White Wizzard live in the UK at the following shows:

March

13 - Prestatyn, Wales - Hammerfest

March (with EDGUY)

15 - Glasgow, Scotland - Cathouse
16 - Leeds, England - Rio's
17 - Manchester, England - Academy 2
19 - Nottingham, England - The Rescue Rooms
20 - London, England - O2 Islington Academy

View the tour flyer on the left (click to enlarge).