French melodic metal band HEONIA will embark on a four day UK tour, comprised of dates in Northern England, in November this year as part of their first venture onto British shores. Taking influence from the likes of Nightwish, Stream of Passion and Lacuna Coil, the band have carved themselves a sound that is recommended for fans of symphonic/melodic metal.

Joining Heonia on the Shieldmaidens Arise tour are British power metal quartet Dakesis, who have stated their excitement at being asked to be apart of the tour, which will finish at the final Valkyrian Festival where Heonia and Dakesis will support Red Rum.

Tour dates are as follows:

18th Nov – HUDDERSFIELD, The Parish
19th Nov – LIVERPOOL, The Lomax
20th Nov – BOLTON, Alma Rock & Metal Bar
21st Nov – SELBY, Valkyrian Festival

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