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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, Tyr and Eluveitie. This Metal Maniacs sponsored trek, which kicks off on April 25th, is in support of the group’s critically acclaimed new album, The Varangian Way. The critically acclaimed 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 http://www.myspace.com/paganfestusa 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

TURISAS also received major accolades from UK’s Metal Hammer polls as “Rasputin” was voted the best single and ranked third as best overall video. The group came in second in the “Hero of The Year” and “Top Tip” categories. Be sure to check out http://myspace.com/turisasofficial to view their stunning 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.

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