Royal Thunder @ the Beat Kitchen in September (more by Carmelo Espanola)

As discussed, Enslaved, Pallbearer, and Ancient VVisdom are teaming up for a winter North American tour. Bluesy greats Royal Thunder have now been added to that tour, which includes a February 3 show at Reggie's. Advance tickets for that show are still available.

Royal Thunder have also shared a video for CVI's "Blue" today, which you can check out along with their full 2013 tour schedule below...

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Enslaved @ NYC's Gramercy Theater in 2011 (more by Greg Cristman)

As seen on BrooklynVegan, Enslaved are teaming up with Pallbearer and Ancient VVisdom for a winter North American tour. That tour kicks off in late-January in Philly and will reach Chicago on February 3 for a performance at Reggie's. Tickets for that show are not on sale yet, but check Reggie's website for updates.

All tour dates are listed below...

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Sweden's Ghost were scheduled to appear in Chicago with Enslaved and Alcest in October, but unfortunately had to cancel their whole US run due to visa issues. They'll return to the US in January, headlining their own tour (dubbed "13 Dates Of Doom") with support from Blood Ceremony and Ancient VVisdom. The three acts will play the Bottom Lounge on January 24th. Tickets are still available.

Head below for all 2012 tour dates..

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Enslaved at Gramercy Theater on 9/25 (more by Greg Cristman)

Though Ghost is out, Enslaved and Alcest are still duking it out in North America having enlisted Junius to fill in for the Mercyful-Fate-loving costumed horde. Enslaved, Alcest and Junius played NYC on Sunday night at Gramercy Theater (more pictures HERE), and are westward bound. They'll hit Chicago's Bottom Lounge on 10/2 with an assist from local greats and Junius label-breathren Black September. Tickets are still available.

Battles @ Le Poisson Rouge (more by Benjamin Lozovsky)

Chris Thile & Michael Daves are playing Lincoln Hall on September 10th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at noon CST.

As previously mentioned, Japandroids, and Bass Drum of Death are playing Schubas on September 23rd.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at noon CST.

Enslaved, Ghost, and Alcest are playing the Bottom Lounge on October 2nd.
Tickets are on sale now.

As part of their extended tour, Battles will play the Vic on October 7th.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, at 10AM CST.

Bryan Ferry is playing the Civic Opera House on October 11th.
Presale tickets will be available today, from 10AM to 10PM CST.
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Tickets go on sale to the general public tomorrow, at 10AM CST.

The Damned, and Legendary Shack Shakers will play Metro on October 25th.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, at noon CST.

Opeth are playing the Vic on October 28th, with support from Katatonia.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, at 10AM CST.

The Fab Faux are playing the Vic on November 12th.
Tickets are on sale now.