OT: Emperor is coming back for 3 dates.. and Chicago is one of em!

Will Bozarth · January 17th, 2007, 10:30 AM

EMPEROR To Return To America - Jan. 17, 2007
After triumphantly headlining the annual Wacken Open Air festival in Germany and four capacity performances in America last summer, Norwegian black metal pioneers EMPEROR have announced their return to the United States for three encore appearances this spring.

"We have made a decision to return to the U.S. for a few additional shows," notes guitarist Samoth. "This time Chicago is also put on the map.

"The shows last summer were very successful and we had an amazing turnout and support from all the fans. It was also a bit stressful because of the embassy hassle that we unfortunately had to endure. So we feel a few more shows are due and this time, all visas are in order and the band will appear in its full command."

Confirmed dates are as follows:

May 30 - The Metro - Chicago, IL
Jun. 01 - B.B. King Blues Club & Grill - New York, NY
Jun. 03 - Key Club - West Hollywood, CA

Ticket on-sale information will be announced shortly.

EMPEROR's guitar tabulature book, "Scattered Ashes: A Decade of Emperial Wrath", will be released officially in the U.S. Tuesday, January 23. The limited edition 132-page oversized book (with bonus CD) featuring foreword and transcriptions by vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn contains original tabs for thirteen EMPEROR classics featured on the band's 2003 two-CD compilation of the same name; a collection of previously unavailable recordings, live and studio/demo outtakes. The book is available via Candlelight's official webstores (in the U.S.).

Jasonic · January 17th, 2007, 10:36 AM

Wow, the Metro.
I would have guessed House of Blues, or bigger.
I will seriously consider this, though I am not a HUGE fan.
I assume the ticket price will be quite large
(I think their last reunion jaunt they were charging in the $50 to $60 range).

Will Bozarth · January 17th, 2007, 10:44 AM

regular tickets were $45
VIP tickets were $100

the tool that I am bought the VIP ticket

you get first entry into the venue and a pre-autographed poster

Jasonic · January 17th, 2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will Bozarth

regular tickets were $45
VIP tickets were $100

the tool that I am bought the VIP ticket

you get first entry into the venue and a pre-autographed poster

Wow!! You must be a big fan.
I am not a huge fan of theirs. I have a couple discs, which I enjoy.
With all the other gigs and festivals going on this year, I might have to pass on this one.

Will Bozarth · January 17th, 2007, 01:35 PM

hehehe yeah

WhiteBeastofWotan · January 17th, 2007, 04:03 PM

I got an erection when I heard this news. The previous NYC show was fanfreakintastic. I also was a big tool and got a VIP (wasnt really worth it though).

Will Bozarth · January 17th, 2007, 05:12 PM

pretty much. normal all the way!

January 17th, 2007, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Will Bozarth Everlasting Godstopper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32,329	OT: Emperor is coming back for 3 dates.. and Chicago is one of em! EMPEROR To Return To America - Jan. 17, 2007 After triumphantly headlining the annual Wacken Open Air festival in Germany and four capacity performances in America last summer, Norwegian black metal pioneers EMPEROR have announced their return to the United States for three encore appearances this spring. "We have made a decision to return to the U.S. for a few additional shows," notes guitarist Samoth. "This time Chicago is also put on the map. "The shows last summer were very successful and we had an amazing turnout and support from all the fans. It was also a bit stressful because of the embassy hassle that we unfortunately had to endure. So we feel a few more shows are due and this time, all visas are in order and the band will appear in its full command." Confirmed dates are as follows: May 30 - The Metro - Chicago, IL Jun. 01 - B.B. King Blues Club & Grill - New York, NY Jun. 03 - Key Club - West Hollywood, CA Ticket on-sale information will be announced shortly. EMPEROR's guitar tabulature book, "Scattered Ashes: A Decade of Emperial Wrath", will be released officially in the U.S. Tuesday, January 23. The limited edition 132-page oversized book (with bonus CD) featuring foreword and transcriptions by vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn contains original tabs for thirteen EMPEROR classics featured on the band's 2003 two-CD compilation of the same name; a collection of previously unavailable recordings, live and studio/demo outtakes. The book is available via Candlelight's official webstores (in the U.S.). __________________ http://www.GoddamnZombie.com February 1 - 3: Sheraton - Atlanta, GA - Days of the Dead April 4: Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA April 5 - 7: Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA

January 17th, 2007, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Will Bozarth Everlasting Godstopper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32,329	regular tickets were $45 VIP tickets were $100 the tool that I am bought the VIP ticket you get first entry into the venue and a pre-autographed poster __________________ http://www.GoddamnZombie.com February 1 - 3: Sheraton - Atlanta, GA - Days of the Dead April 4: Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA April 5 - 7: Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA

January 17th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Will Bozarth Everlasting Godstopper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32,329	hehehe yeah __________________ http://www.GoddamnZombie.com February 1 - 3: Sheraton - Atlanta, GA - Days of the Dead April 4: Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA April 5 - 7: Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA

January 17th, 2007, 04:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
WhiteBeastofWotan Apostitutes! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 30,811	I got an erection when I heard this news. The previous NYC show was fanfreakintastic. I also was a big tool and got a VIP (wasnt really worth it though). __________________

January 17th, 2007, 05:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Will Bozarth Everlasting Godstopper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32,329	pretty much. normal all the way! __________________ http://www.GoddamnZombie.com February 1 - 3: Sheraton - Atlanta, GA - Days of the Dead April 4: Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA April 5 - 7: Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA

January 17th, 2007, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jasonic Doom On! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Burbs of Chicago Posts: 16,642	Wow, the Metro. I would have guessed House of Blues, or bigger. I will seriously consider this, though I am not a HUGE fan. I assume the ticket price will be quite large (I think their last reunion jaunt they were charging in the $50 to $60 range).