Haken Gears Up For Tour, Posts "1985" Audio

London-based progressive metal band Haken is set to begin the headlining "Affinitour" in North America next week.

The tour kicks off in Chicago, IL on Aug. 30th and concludes in Portland, OR on Sept. 21st, with a stop at major U.S. festival ProgPower in Atlanta on Sept 10th. New Jersey Prog outfit Thank You Scientist joins the group on this 19 date trek.

In advance of the tour, the band now releases album track "1985" which can be heard below and comes off the "Affinity" album (reviewed here).

Haken had this to say about the upcoming tour: "After last year's success in North America, we've been eager to get back and play to our amazing fans over there and also travel to new territory in Texas, Arizona and the west coast. To make things even more exciting, we're taking one of our favourite bands out with us - Thank You Scientist. If you haven't heard these guys, you've been missing out!"

Aug.30: Chicago, IL - Reggie's
Aug.31: Niagra Falls, NY - Rapid's Theater
Sept.1: Toronto, ON - Mod Club
Sept. 2: Montreal, QC - Club Soda
Sept.3: Quebec City, QC - L'Imperial
Sept.4: Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
Sept.6: New York, NY - Marlin Room
Sept.7: Philadelphia. PA - Founday
Sept.8: Frederick, MD - Café 611
Sept.9: Canal Club - Richmond, VA
Sept.10: ProgPower USA - Atlanta, GA
Sept.12: Southport Music - New Orleans, LA
Sept.13: Gas Monkey Bar & Grill - Dallas, TX
Sept.14: Rockbox - San Antonio, TX
Sept.16: Joe's Grotto - Phoenix, AZ
Sept.17: Complex - Los Angeles, CA
Sept. 18: Brick & Mortar - San Francisco, CA
Sept.20: El Corazon - Seattle, WA
Sept.21: Ash Street Saloon - Portland, OR