After almost four years of absence in the States, Ensiferum has announced a North American headlining tour, featuring Septicflesh as direct support - with another opening band to be announced soon.

Sami Hinkka (bass) comments: "Hi folks! It's been way too many years since we rocked with our North American warrior brothers and sisters! So early 2019 we will set sails and head to your shores. And we are not coming alone. We will join forces with a brilliant and ass kicking bands: Septicflesh and a special guest! What a way to start a new year! This tour will leave its mark on the history of metal! So get your ticket in advance and get ready to mosh with us like there is no tomorrow. Oh! And one more thing: on this tour, we have no chance to play in every city that we would want to, so we are doing our best to return to North America for a second time in 2019. Stay tuned and see you soon! \m/"

Following the trek, Ensiferum will also make an appearance at the 70000 Tons Of Metal 2019 cruise. See below for all dates.

January
5 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
6 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
7 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
8 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial Bell
9 - Montreal, QC - Corona Theatre
10 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
11 - Detroit, MI - Harpo's
12 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
13 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater
14 - Kansas City, MO - The Riot Room
15 - Denver, CO - Oriental Theater
17 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
18 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
19 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
20 - Oakland, CA - Metro Opera House
21 - Los Angeles, CA - The Regent
22 - Mesa, AZ - Club Red
23 - El Paso, TX - Rockhouse Bar & Grill
24 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
25 - Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live!
26 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
28 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Hell)
29 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum
31-Feb. 4 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise