Priestess Sign Worldwide Deal With RCA

04/11/06 6:00pm

by Eva Lampert (CHARTattack)

Hard-rocking Indica Records band Priestess have signed a deal with RCA Records that covers the world, excluding Canada.

The Montreal metal band's Hello Master debut, which is already out in Canada, will be released in the U.S. on June 13. Other territories are expected to issue the 12-song record at later dates.

Priestess formed in 2003 and are comprised of Mikey Heppner (lead vocals, guitar), Dan Watchorn (vocals, guitar), Mike Dyball (bass) and Vince Nudo (drums). They opened for Motorhead on their last tour and played three shows at the South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas last month.

Priestess are currently touring the U.S. with Dinosaur Jr., but will return to Canada for these dates:

April 27 Vancouver, BC @ Buffalo Bills
April 29 Calgary, AB @ Hi Fi Club
April 30 Edmonton, AB @ Victory Lounge
May 2 Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo