Kiss to make 2010 European tour

(AFP)

Kiss will tour 27 European cities in May and June 2010, the band's website announced November 23. Tickets go on sale November 27 for tour dates in Ireland, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Demark, Holland, France, Spain, Belgium, the UK, and Slovakia.

"Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom," showcasing the band's new Sonic Boom album, will include Kiss's first UK arena appearance in 11 years and its first-ever shows in Slovakia.

On November 25, fans worldwide can tune in to Kiss's Facebook page to watch the band's concert from the Staples Center in Los Angeles streamed live. The band is currently in the midst of its "KISS Alive 35" tour of North America.

"Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom" tour dates, cities, and venues are as follows:

May 7 - Dublin, Ireland - O2 Arena
May 9 - Glasgow, UK - SE+CC
May 10 - Manchester, UK - Arena
May 11 - Birmingham, UK - LG Arena
May 13 - London, UK - Wembley Arena
May 16 - Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion
May 17 - Geneva, Switzerland - Geneva Arena
May 18 - Milan, Italy - Mediolanum Forum
May 20 - Vienna, Austria - Stadhallle
May 21 - Ostrava, Czech Republic - Cez Arena
May 23 - Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena
May 26 - Berlin, Germany - O2 World
May 27 - Leipzig, Germany - Leipzig Arena
May 29 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Bratislava Stadium
May 31 - Hamburg, Germany - Arena Colorline
June 1 - Oberhausen, Germany - Koenig Pilsner Arena
June 8 - Trondheim, Norway - Lerkendal Open Site
June 10 - Tampere, Finland - Sauna Rock
June 12 - Stockholm, Sweden - Stockholm Stadium
June 13 - Malmo, Sweden - Malmo Stadium
June 14 - Oslo, Norway - Valhall
June 16 - Aalborg, Denmark - Gigantium
June 18 - Arnhem, Holland - Gelredome
June 20 - Nantes, France - Hellfest
June 22 - Madrid, Spain - Palacio De Los Deportes
June 25 - Vitoria, Spain - Azkena Rock Festival
June 27 - Graspop Festival, Belgium

The public onsale date is November 27, with VIP tickets on sale November 25. For ticket information, visit www.kissonline.com.