As part of their North American tour for the recently released album 'Requiem - Mezzo Forte' (on THE END RECORDS), the band played shows in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

In a posting on their official site, singer/keyboardist Rowan London says, "I am honoured by the commitment of the North American people to this thing we call VIRGIN BLACK. No matter where it was and at what notice, at any given show, there were people willing to sacrifice to be there.  And just as we are willing to shed blood, sweat and tears and travel ludicrous distances for this entity, its heartening to meet people willing to do the same. Plans are already afoot for our return; and just quietly, a few people are listening to Requiem - Fortissimo, loudly."


The tracklisting for ???Requiem - Mezzo Forte??? is:
01. Requiem, Kyrie
02. In Death
03. Midnight???s Hymn
04. ???And I am Suffering
05. Domine
06. Lacrimosa (I am blind with weeping)
07. Rest Eternal

WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING...
[With Mezzo Forte] Virgin Black and their team of maestros have not only re-created the harrowing sounds of ancient rite, they???ve brought it to life in your living room, church bells, incense-scents, black veils and all ??? METAL MANIACS
 
Metal has had classical influences for a while, but it???s rare to find a  full-on hybrid, especially one done this well. ??? OUTBURN

Virgin Black have never been an easy, casual listen because their albums are too demanding insofar as they require nearly undivided attention. Their scope, in short, is wide - ULTIMATE METAL

Masterpieces don???t write themselves, no, masterpieces take time  and indeed this album reflects that. - LUNAR HYPNOSIS

The vibe is much more classical than gothic, and it may be too mellow for some metal fans,
but Virgin Black has composed an epic album. ??? ABOUT.COM

Requiem - Mezzo Forte is a definite statement of an album ??? METAL REVIEWS

Requiem - Mezzo Forte guides its listener on a melancholy journey that delves deep into feelings of depression and dread. ??? JUSTPRESSPLAY.NET

Every second of this album is a decadent, masterful piece of genuinely ravishing genius - BLACK ANGEL PROMOTIONS

Dark, doomy, classical, and way smarter than everything else - THE AQUARIAN

Official VIRGIN BLACK website: http://www.virginblack.com
VIRGIN BLACK @ MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/virginblackofficial
THE END RECORDS @ MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/theendrecords