Metal fans will experience a relapse of cat-scratch fever when Kittie roar through North America for the second time in support of their latest album, Oracle.

The ferocious Canadian trio have lined up a string of dates, set to begin December 27 in Montreal, according to their publicist. Although only 10 shows are confirmed, additional gigs are expected.

Lined up to prime crowds for Kittie's aggressive assault are Chicago rockers No One, on the heels of their self-titled debut, and Latin metalheads Ill Nino, supporting their maiden effort, Revolution Revolución. Ill Nino also opened for Kittie on their last tour, which launched in October to coincide with Oracle's November 13 release.

Following this road trip, Kittie will head overseas to embark on a four-week European tour that gets underway in Glasgow, Scotland, on February 2.

Kittie tour dates, according to their publicist: