London-based progressive metal band Haken are set to begin their headlining Affinitour in North America next week. The tour kicks off in Chicago, IL on August 30th and concludes in Portland, OR on September 21st, with a stop at major US festival ProgPower in Atlanta on September 10th. New Jersey prog outfit Thank You Scientist joins the group on this 19-date trek.

In advance of the tour, the band have released the album track "1985" which can be heard below:

The band had this to say about the upcoming tour: "After last year's success in North America, we've been eager to get back and play to our amazing fans over there and also travel to new territory in Texas, Arizona and the west coast. To make things even more exciting, we're taking one of our favourite bands out with us - Thank You Scientist. If you haven't heard these guys, you've been missing out!"

Tour dates:

August
30 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's
31 - Niagra Falls, NY - Rapid's Theater

September
1 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club
2 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
3 - Quebec City, QC - L'Imperial
4 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
6 - New York, NY - Marlin Room
7 - Philadelphia. PA - Founday
8 - Frederick, MD - Café 611
9 - Canal Club - Richmond, VA
10 - ProgPower USA - Atlanta, GA
12 - Southport Music - New Orleans, LA
13 - Gas Monkey Bar & Grill - Dallas, TX
14 - Rockbox - San Antonio, TX
16 - Joe's Grotto - Phoenix, AZ
17 - Complex - Los Angeles, CA
18 - Brick & Mortar - San Francisco, CA
20 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA
21 - Ash Street Saloon - Portland, OR