Norwegian metal band Enslaved has announced on their Myspace page they are getting ready to rock Europe with an October tour. Enslaved has evolved since the early nineties from “black metal” to “Viking metal” to “progressive metal,” though, apparently, the members prefer the catch-all term “extreme metal.”

 “It is with great enthusiasm we can announce these European dates of our “Circling Above and Within" Tour! Enslaved is a band that enjoys being on the road like nothing else, we do take pride in being a hard working and increasingly energetic and focused live band. We are also very pleased with our new album (why be modest?) due to be out in connection with this tour – and cannot wait to perform the tracks live!"

Enslaved was formed in June 1991 by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson (also known as Kjell Grutle) when they were 13 and 17 years old, respectively. The band name was inspired by an Immortal demo track, "Enslaved in Rot". After many line-up changes throughout their career, Bjørnson and Kjellson are the only remaining original members. By 2004 the line-up solidified with guitarist Arve Isdal, drummer Cato Bekkevold, and keyboardist/vocalist Herbrand Larsen.

"Circling Above and Within Tour" dates:

Oct. 15 - Underworld - London, Great Britain
Oct. 16 - Aeronel - Paris, France
Oct. 17 - L’autre Canal - Nancy, France
Oct. 18 - Nouveau Casino - Paris, France
Oct. 20 - Kade - Zaandam, The Netherlands
Oct. 21 - W2 - Den Bosch, The Netherlands
Oct. 22 - Trix - Antwerpen, Belgium