Sweden’s MARDUK have announced a few U.S. shows following their last minute withdrawal from the Blackenedfest with MAYHEM due to visa issues.  These makeup dates will feature support from WITHERED and BLACK ANVIL.

MARDUK guitarist Morgan Håkansson commented: “We are excited to finally be over in the states and do these shows after all the problems with the visas. The three shows in August are just the start. We are preparing for a full tour in the winter that will cover all the areas we missed on Blackenedfest. Please join us as we raise the Banner Of The Wolf!”

Confirmed dates thus far are below.  Expect more dates to be announced soon. 8/12/2009 Sonar - Baltimore, MD 8/13/2009 Johnny Brenda’s - Philadelphia, PA 8/15/2009 Gramercy Threatre - New York, NY also w/ TOMBS

Visit the band’s official website for all the latest tour info and where to buy tickets: http://www.marduk.nu

Last month, MARDUK began recording their eleventh album. The album is expected to be released by years’ end via Regain Records.