Canadian heavy metal legend, Thor, announces North American Tour dates. Following his performance at Porispere Open Air Festival in Finland, Thor will return to the western hemisphere to bring his new album, Beyond The Pain Barrier, to his Canadian and US fans.

Thor started his public career as a professional bodybuilder winning over 40 titles worldwide before directing his grit and passion to music in the early ‘70s. His stage performances quickly became the stuff of legend, and often included feats of strength such as bending iron with his teeth and blowing hot water bottles up until they exploded. Now, this veteran metal warrior is blowing up stages worldwide for a new generation of fans.

As a treat for Thor fans, the metal god has released a brand new video straight from his live Finland festival performance. Featured in the video is Thor’s new song “On Golden Sea” from the Beyond The Pain Barrier album, which was released on August 4th.

Tour dates:

September
29 - Rose City - Portland, OR

October
5 - Blue Moon - Seattle, WA
7 - Streets of London - Denver, CO
13 - Brixx - Edmonton, AB
14 - Palomino - Calgary, AB
19 - Smalls - Detroit, MI
20 - Minnesota Music Cafe - St. Paul, MN
21 - Phat Headz - Green Bay, WI
27 - The 340 - Vancouver, BC

Buy the new CD here. Buy the digital version here.

Beyond The Pain Barrier tracklisting:

“Tyrant”
“The Calling”
“Beyond The Pain Barrier”
“When A Hero Dies”
“On Golden Sea”
“Phantom's Light”
“Twilight Of The Gods”
“Galactic Sun”
“The Land”
“Deity In The Sky”
“Thunder”
“Quest For Valor”

“The Calling” video:

And also be sure to check out the 3-disc (2CD+DVD) Ultimate Collector’s reissue of the classic live album from 1985, Live In Detroit, packaged with the AN-THOR-LOGY DVD and live material from more recent incarnations of Thor’s band. Also available on vinyl.

Buy the 2CD/DVD here. Buy the LP here.

(Photo - Mikko Elo)