ICED EARTH have checked in with the following update:

"We just launched the re-designed Iced Earth web site. Check it out when you get a chance, let us know what you think. This is only phase one. We have a few big surprises in store for the site in the weeks ahead. Also, TODAY IS THE DAY! Dystopia was released in Europe today (October 17th). So make sure buy your copy -- and get your friends to buy one, too."

Check out the new Iced Earth website here.

Iced Earth's new album, Dystopia, now out in Germany, scheduled for release in Europe on October 17th, and in North America on October 18th, both via Century Media.

Tracklisting is as follows:

'Dystopia'

'Anthem'

'Days Of Rage'

'Soylent Green'

'V'

'Boiling Point'

'Anguish Of Youth'

'Iron Will'

'Dark City'

'End Of Innocence'

'Equilibrium'

'Tragedy And Triumph'

Iced Earth will embark on a massive European tour from the end of October until mid-December to introduce Dystopia and their new singer, Stu Block, to European audiences. Also, this week saw Iced Earth announce their support acts for the European tour - FURY UK and WHITE WIZZARD.

Schaffer states: “I’m really looking forward to touring with these guys. Both bands bring a lot of energy to the table. I know fans will enjoy seeing them as much as we will.”

Tour dates are as follows:

October

30 - Bochum, Germany - Zeche

November

1 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
2 - Uden, Netherlands - De Pul
3 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
4 - London, England - O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
5 - Birmingham, England - O2 Academy
6 - Bristol, England - O2 Academy
8 - Paris, France - Alhambra
9 - Lyon, France - Transbordeur
10 - Barcelona, Spain - Salamandra 1
11 - Madrid, Spain - Sala Heineken
12 - Bilbao, Spain - Rock Star Live
14 - Milano, Italy - Alcatraz
15 - Rome, Italy - Alpheus
18 - Athens, Greece - Gagarin 205
19 - Athens, Greece - Gagarin 205
20 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Principal Club
21 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Yubileina Hall
22 - Bucarest, Romania - The Silver Church
23 - Belgrade, Serbia - SKC
24 - Budapest, Hungary - Club 202
25 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Majestic Music Club
26 - Warsaw, Poland - Stodola
27 - Vilnius, Lithuania - Forum Palace
29 - Moscow, Russia - Tochka Club

December

1 - Helsinki, Finalnd - Nosturi
3 - Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
4 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
6 - Herford, Germany - X
7 - Köln, Germany - Essigfabrik
8 - München, Germany - Backstage Werk
9 - Geiselwind, Germany - Christmas Metal Festival
10 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
11 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik
13 - Istanbul, Turkey - Refresh The Venu
15 - Nicosia, Cyprus - Pavillion

To order tickets visit this location.