AMARANTHE singer Elize Ryd has released the following message via her official blog:

"To all the people and all the girls out their who need support. I brought up this subject (internet bullying) to support you. To make you know your not alone.

Woke up to a brand new day today with new thoughts and new emotions. I still believe that the subject we talked about yesterday is important. When I was a kid and a teenager I never used internet. I didn’t even own a cellphone until I was like 16, haha, no I don’t remember. But my god, I can’t imagine what it would be like, and what would have happened to me if I grew up these days, in this cyber/net environment. I just wish and hope that everyone out there who gets treated bad and bullied by trolls, or maybe even people they know, that please don’t let them get you. You are not alone, ok!

I’ve actually stopped reading comments on YouTube a long time ago because I don’t find it intelligent or stimulating to read crap. It’s sad though cause I also miss out on lots of positive comments. Yesterday someone created what was of course a fake account, liked my FB page only to be able to ruin my day. I want to thank everyone who wrote me back, both here and on my Facebook, thanks for your support. I feel so relieved to know that we stand in this together. Amazing feeling to know that we’re all on the same page. At first I felt it be embarrassing to let you know what that person wrote me, it’s very common that you feel shame, that you don’t want to talk about it, keep it inside. I don’t like that feeling, and I know it’s wrong. So, towards Blåkulla, away with the shame, back again with happiness and strength! I’m so glad I got you! And whenever you need me I will be here for you.

Happy Easter!"

Amaranthe recently announced that they will be returning to North America in support of their new album. The band will be providing direct support for WITHIN TEMPTATION. The tour begins September 25th in San Francsico, CA and runs through October 11th in Worcester, MA. Tickets for all shows go on sale tomorrow and a complete list of dates can be found below.

Guitarist Olof Morck commented on the North American tour: "We could not be more pleased to announce that we will be supporting Within Temptation on their North American tour this fall! I have loved Within Temptation's music for almost ten years, so it will be an honor to support them. But most of all, we can't wait to see our amazing American fans again, and make a bunch of new ones!"

The band has confirmed an autumn 2014 release date for their new studio album via Spinefarm Records; as yet untitled, this latest outing will be the follow-up to Amaranthe (2011, now gold in Sweden) and The Nexus (2013).

These two releases, which defined the band's approach through their signature blend of musical styles and voices, caused an international stir right from the start; not only did The Nexus top the rock chart in Sweden, but it went straight to #1 on the US iTunes Metal Chart as well, whist the videos (from both albums) have continued to clock up millions of views ('Hunger', from Album 1, is now at the 6 million-plus mark).

The success of these records saw AMARANTHE playing to audiences all over the world, and now - following shows across Europe, including an appearance at the Bandit Awards in Stockholm where one of the band's three singers, Elize Ryd, received the 'Rock n' Role Model' Award - the six will head back into the studio.

Tour dates:

September

25 - The Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
26 - Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA
28 - Gothic Theater – Denver, CO
30 - First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN

October

1 - Vic Theatre – Chicago, IL
2 - Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI
3 - The Sound Academy – Toronto, ON
5 - Metropolis – Montreal, QC
7 - Ram’s Head Live – Baltimore, MD
9 - Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA
10 - Terminal 5 – New York, NY
11 - The Palladium – Worcester, MA