Black Tusk Announces Tour Dates With Royal Thunder

In anticipation of the release of the forthcoming "Pillars of Ash" LP (January 29th via Relapse), Savannah, GA's Black Tusk will kick off a U.S. tour, presented by New Noise Magazine, with Royal Thunder and special guest Bask.

The first leg of the tour has been announced today and will take the bands throughout the southern portion of the United States, with stops in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia for two weeks in January and February. Check out the tour routing below.

Recorded with Toxic Holocaust's Joel Grind behind the boards and featuring artwork by Jeremy Hush, "Pillars of Ash" is the culmination of three brothers-in-arms' blood, sweat and tears. Check out the song "God's On Vacation" at this location.

Jan 22 Reggie's w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Wilmington, NC
Jan 23 King's w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Raleigh, NC
Jan 24 The Earl w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Atlanta, GA
Jan 25 The Hideaway w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Johnson City, TN
Jan 26 Hi Tone w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Memphis, TN
Jan 27 Vino's w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Little Rock, AR
Jan 28 Gas Monkey w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Dallas, TX
Jan 29 Korova w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk San Antonio, TX
Jan 30 Empire w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Austin, TX
Jan 31 Rudyard's w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Houston, TX
Feb 01 Siberia w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk New Orleans, LA
Feb 02 Mosey's w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Panama City, FL
Feb 03 Will's Pub w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Orlando, FL
Feb 04 New World w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Tampa, FL
Feb 05 Burro Bar w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Jacksonville, FL
Feb 06 Jinx w/ Royal Thunder, Bäsk Savannah, GA
Feb 25 Kung Fu Necktie Philadelphia, PA
Mar 17 The Pin Spokane, WA