Norwegian progressive/psychedelic black metal band ENSLAVED will be returning to North America this fall for a headlining tour marking the band’s 20th anniversary of existence.

States the band:

“Listen; the sun is setting, but I still see the twinkle! The support we’ve been getting from North America throughout our latest releases and tours is unparalleled, and for that we are eternally grateful. It is therefore an undivided pleasure for us to announce that when autumn sets, we will be back to tour the U.S. and Canada; this time for a full headliner tour with a full headliner set. 2011 marks the 20th anniversary for Enslaved, so we will be underlining both the deep past and blazing present of our musical universe to celebrate. It is also with a sense of intense pride that we can present the bands that will be traveling with us for the tour: Ghost and Alcest. Yes, you read that right! I don’t think I need to elaborate more on that; it will be a package for the books. See you then!”

The confirmed 19 shows of the 20 Years Of No Compromises tour with GHOST, ALCEST as openers are as follows:

September

23 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
24 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre
25 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
26 - Boston, MA - Middle East (downstairs)
28 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial de Quebec
29 - Montreal, QC - Café Campus
30 - Toronto, ON - Opera House

October

1 - Columbus, OH - Outland Live
2 - Chicago, IL - The Bottom Lounge
3 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4
5 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Centre
6 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
7 - Edmonton, AB - The Starlite Room
8 - Calgary, AB - Dickens Pub
10 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
11 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
12 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
13 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
14 - Hollywood, CA - The Troubadour