Yes they are. And they aren't an "opener"... it's a co-headline tour. The dates have changed...which I don't see here on this site yet, but they're in the guestbook of the UDO site. Even this recent list of dates is still not confirmed and we're only 9 days away from the 1st show........... TYPICAL
I understand your confusion as to what is happening regarding the USA tour.
I am publishing the dates as they are confirmed by the USA agent. Unfortunately the agent is not forthcoming with the information as we all would like.
As it stands - the dates on the website are as per my last communication with Saxon and the Agent. I have been assured that I will get the whole confirmed dates very soon!