Finnish warmongers TURISAS are set to invade North American shores this upcoming spring as part of Pagenfest 2008, which also features their fellow countrymen ENSIFERUM, TÝR and ELUVEITIE.

This trek, which kicks off on April 25th, is in support of the group’s new album, The Varangian Way. The disc is going to be re-released on April 29th and this special tour edition package features a bonus DVD jammed packed with live performance footage.

See below for the complete list of bonus content and visit this location for complete up to the date information and current touring itinerary.

The Varangian Way Bonus DVD Content:

1) 'Rasputin' (video clip)

2) 'Battle Metal' (live ) - Recorded at Rock Hard Festival 2007

3) 'To Holmgard And Beyond' (live)

4) 'In The Court Of Jarisleif' (live)

5) 'Battle Metal' (live) - Filmed live at Download Festival

6) 'Battle Metal' (live) - Recorded at With Full Force 2007

Be sure to check out Turisas' MySpace page to view their new video for 'Rasputin' and to sample various tracks.

Central to The Varangian Way is the group’s concept of a journey through the East-European river route through the lands of modern day East Europe. The Northmen who traveled this path in the 9th-11th centuries were called Varangians. Key to the album’s concept is a search for self and identity, both of which are explored by the protagonist in The Varangian Way’s eight songs. Truly a display of the band’s dedication to the conceptual elements of the album, Turisas made sure to include cultural influences from the lands the Varangians would have traveled through.