Fresh off a European run that included both Desertfests and a stop at Freak Valley, Massachusetts heavy psych rockers Elder have announced they’ll make their return to US stages this September with a few regional Northeast shows and plans for more thanks to a new alliance with Tone Deaf Touring. I know a lot of the country has waited a long time to see Elder, and it looks like that opportunity will finally come about if the three-piece gets out on the road supporting their next record.

Speaking of, that third album and the follow-up to the most-excellent 2011 LP, Dead Roots Stirring (review here), and subsequent 2012 10″, Spires Burn/Release (review here), will be put to tape in September with Justin Pizzoferrato. I’ll be curious to see the timing of the release — one to watch for early in 2015, I’d think — and how that might play into the touring side of things for the band. Kind of a cool to imagine Elder really making a go of it next year. It’s been an unfortunately long time since I heard about MeteorCity putting anything out, so I wouldn’t be surprised if a new label announcement was to follow in the coming months — time to step up, Napalm Records — and all the better if that comes together at the same time as they kick it into gear touring. Exciting prospects for a band whose listeners have been itching to give them their due.

Dates and info culled from their Thee Facebooks, with the promise of more to come:

Some news from camp Elder:

We are stoked to announce our recent partnering with Tone Deaf Touring as our official US booking agency! It’s been a while since we’ve been around the States and we’re looking forward to getting back at it. US promoters – please contact jake@tonedeaftouring.com for booking inquiries.

We will also be entering Sonelab studios this September to record our third full length with Justin Pizzoferrato. If you want to get a preview, check out an upcoming show…

September 19th
Cambridge, MA @ the Middle East
W/ ROZAMOV, Summoner, SET

September 20th
NYC @ St. Vitus
w/ ROZAMOV

October 10th
Philadelphia, PA Boot & Saddle
W/ HIVELORDS, Bardus

October 11
Princeton, NJ @ Princeton Terrace Club

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elder/238458929529339

Elder, Live at Roadburn 2013

Tags: Boston, Elder, Massachusetts

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