Evile to kick off tour tonight

British thrashers EVILE are kicking off a European headlining tour tonight in Cardiff, UK.

The "Infecting Nations" tour will be EVILE's first with new bassist JOEL GRAHAM and will see the band tearing their way around the UK before heading off to mainland Europe. Joining EVILE on the tour will be American thrashers WARBRINGER and Israel's THE FADING.

EVILE drummer BEN CARTER speaks from the road:

"We're looking forward to a new start in 2010. Obviously it's going to be difficult and sad without Mike, but Joel's a fantastic bass player and he's a lovely guy to boot, so I anticipate much excitement on the road and at the gigs and we hope our fans give us a warm welcome with our new member.

"I'm looking forward to headlining in Europe with our new line-up and hanging out with some crazy European fans. I know Mike would have enjoyed this, and I'm sure there'll be a host of alcohol drunk in his honour along the way.

"It's going to be fun introducing Joel to our Evile family in so many different countries. As long as you're there, we'll be there, irrespective of the bloody snow! See you all on the road, I'll raise a drumstick and a beer to ya!"

Catch EVILE live on the "Infecting Nations" tour throughout Europe at the following shows:

EVILE w/ WARBRINGER, THE FADING
14.01.10 Cardiff, UK - Barfly
15.01.10 Wrexham, UK - Central Station
16.01.10 York, UK - Fibbers
17.01.10 Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
18.01.10 Newcastle, UK - University
20.01.10 Manchester, UK - Academy 3
21.01.10 Nottingham, UK - Rock City
22.01.10 Leeds, UK - Rios
23.01.10 Bristol, UK - Thekla
24.01.10 London, UK - The Underworld
25.01.10 Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
27.01.10 Tilburg, Holland - O13
28.01.10 Kerkrade, Holland - Rocktempel
29.01.10 Aarau, Switzerland - KIFF
30.01.10 Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice
31.01.10 Saarbrucken, Germany - Garage
01.02.10 Munich, Germany - Backstage
02.02.10 Milan, Italy - Tunnel
04.02.10 Barcelona, Spain - Be Cool
05.02.10 Madrid, Spain - Ritmo & Compas
06.02.10 Lisbon, Portugal - Cine Teatro Corroios
07.02.10 Irun, Spain - Tunk
09.02.10 Luynes, France - Korigan
10.02.10 Paris, France - Glaz'Art
11.02.10 Weinheim, Germany - Cafe Zentral
12.02.10 Osnabruck, Germany - Bastard Club
13.02.10 Chemnitz, Germany - Talschock
14.02.10 Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
16.02.10 Dudingen, Switzerland - Bad Bonn
17.02.10 Wangen, Germany - Jugendhaus
18.02.10 Nurnberg, Germany - Z-Bau
19.02.10 Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
20.02.10 Essen, Germany - Turock

View the official tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/InfectingNations2010.jpg

EVILE are set to take time out of their European tour to appear at select PULP stores in the UK, where the band will be chatting with fans and signing merchandise. Come along and hang out with EVILE at these PULP stores:

17th January - Glasgow - 1:00pm
Unit 266, St. Enoch's Centre

20th January - Manchester - 5:00pm
Unit 27, Barbirolli Mall,
Manchester Arndale

21st January - Nottingham - 5:00pm
Unit 311, Victoria Centre