Savannah, GA's BARONESS has announced a headlining European tour in April. This tour will include performances at the Lacrymal Records Festival in France and the already-sold-out Roadburn 2009 Festival in the Netherlands. A listing of confirmed tour dates and cities can be found in the tour section with more to be announced soon.

BARONESS, who recently appeared as part of the free Scion Rock Fest this past weekend in Atlanta, GA, is currently writing for the follow-up album to the band's critically acclaimed Red Album. A 2009 release date is expected with recording to commence in late spring / early summer.