US-metal powerhouse ICED EARTH, currently in China for the first time with shows in Shanghai and Beijing this week, are adding on more shows to their massive World Dystopia Tour.

The show in Bangalore, India on June 16th is a first visit to India for the band and the show on August 19th in Limassol marks a much-clamored return to Cyprus, only eight months after their last show there.

The show is being filmed and recorded for an upcoming DVD/CD release.

In other news, bass player Freddie Vidales has announced he will leave Iced Earth after the Chinese shows this April.

Due to the band's massive touring commitments, there was immediate need for a replacement and Luke Appleton (pictured) of FURY UK, with whom Iced Earth toured in Europe last winter has stepped up to the plate and will be joining the tour in time for the show in India.