Montreal based death metal powerhouse KATAKLYSM, will start their North American tour with Belgian gore-grinders ABORTED this Thursday. In the meantime, check out this recent interview with Mauricio Iacono where he discusses how he got into metal and what his first concert experience was like.

"It's been a little while since we hit the road in North America with Kataklysm," commented vocalist Maurizio Iacono. "We were bummed out when our tour with SEPULTURA was cancelled, so we decided to do what our fans have been asking us for and do a headlining run. This is guaranteed to be a good time with our friends in ABORTED and will also be a two part tour; we plan on returning in the fall again to all the cities we are missing on this first part. Judging by our recent shows, the new material has been going over amazingly well live! We look forward to seeing you guys in April!"

Dates include:

April

4 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
5 - Toronto, ON - El Mocambo
6 - Lakewood, OH - The Foundry
7 - Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
8 - Winnipeg, MB - Zoo Cabaret
9 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
10 - Edmonton, AB - Pawn Shop
11 - Calgary, AB - Republik
12 - Kamloops, BC - Columbo Lodge
13 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
14 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
15 - Reno, NV - Jub Jubs
16 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
17 - Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage
18 - Anaheim, CA - Mirror Image
19 - Phoenix, AZ - Joe's Grotto
20 - El Paso, TX - Tricky Falls
21 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre
22 - Kansas City, MO - Riot Room
23 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's