DAVID ELLEFSON

As previously reported, the all-star band HAIL! - comprised of Ellefson, guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (ex-JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) - have announced their first ever shows in The United States. Dates are as follows:

January
26 - BB Kings - New York City, NY
27 - Showcase Live - Foxborough, MA

A third date is rumored but unconfirmed at this time.

While Hail! has played all over the globe in the past year, they have yet to grace a North American stage and now the much anticipated event is here. “We can’t hold all the rabid fans off any longer,” said singer Tim “Ripper” Owens. “We only have a few days together on the east coast so we’re bringing it to you!”

“We’re really excited! Although it’s only a few shows, and obviously we’d love to play a full tour of the entire US, New York and Boston are two great cities to start with and the fans there are tremendous. Between Mike Portnoy playing drums with us and all the friends we know in this area (hint, hint) I’d ask Santa for a tent and start camping out now for my tickets!” advised Andreas Kisser, “these shows are going to be sick!"