Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have issued the following:

Hanoi Rocks will do a series of acoustic gigs in Finland once they return from their ongoing European tour. The idea of the forthcoming acoustic tour, named "Hanoi Rocks Steppin' Out Acoustically", was thrown in the air in summer 2007 in Borlänge, Sweden where Hanoi Rocks played one acoustic gig besides their normal festival show. The feedback they got from the acoustic performance was absolutely stunned and amazed, leaving both the band and the audience craving for more.

The first acoustic Hanoi Rocks gigs ever in Finland will take place in Helsinki, Hanoi Rocks' home venue Tavastia on Thursday, March 20th, 2008. The band will play two shows during the evening, the first one for underage audience starts at 6 PM and the second, age-limited gig starts at 10:30 PM. Presale tickets are available from Tiketti, www.tiketti.fi

"Hanoi Rocks Steppin' Out Acoustically" setlist differs greatly from electric Hanoi Rocks gigs. The band will play rarities from Hanoi-archives, some carefully chosen covers and other surprising numbers.

"Hanoi Rocks Steppin' Out Acoustically" is a unique opportunity for us and our fans, since we will play songs we usually never play live. There will be a special atmosphere in these gigs and we're very much looking forward to this! I can assure it will be worth seeing and hearing", Michael Monroe greets the fans straight from Hanoi Rocks tour, at the moment in Germany.

Other "Hanoi Rocks Steppin' Out Acoustically" dates and places will be announced soon.