by The Misfits

Glenn Danzig has announced the dates for the 2005 Blackest of the Black Tour. The tour will include headliners Danzig, as well as hardcore and black metal acts including Chimaira, Behemoth, Himsa, Mortiis (ex-Emperor), and The Agony Scene.

Of some note is that each stop on the tour will feature a 30-minute Misfits set with Doyle von Frankenstein, Doyle previously joined Glenn for similar sets last fall.

The festival debuted in the Summer of 2003 with Danzig, Superjoint Ritual, Opeth, Nile, Lacuna Coil and Behemoth.

DateCityVenue
September 30, 2005San Diego, CASoma
October 1, 2005Las Vegas, NVHard Rock/The Joint
October 2, 2005San Francisco, CABackyard At The Pound
October 4, 2005Seattle, WAPremeir
October 6, 2005Spokane, WAThe Big Easy
October 7, 2005TBATBA
October 8, 2005Bozeman, MTValley Ice Garden
October 10, 2005TBATBA
October 11, 2005Cleveland, OHHouse Of Blues
October 12, 2005Detroit, MIHarpo's
October 14, 2005Montreal, QCThe Medley
October 15, 2005TBATBA
October 17, 2005New York, NYNokia Theatre
October 18, 2005Providence, RIThe Strand At Lupo's
October 19, 2005Atlantic City, NJHouse Of Blues
October 21, 2005Atlanta, GAEarthlink Live
October 22, 2005Ft. Lauderdale, FLRevolution
October 23, 2005Kissimmee, FLHard Rock
October 25, 2005New Orleans, LATwi Ropa
October 26, 2005Dallas, TXNokia Theatre
October 27, 2005San Antonio, TXSunken Gardens
October 29, 2005Los Angeles, CAUniversal Amphitheatre