First things first. For you older heads like myself, you should note that this Priestess is (was) not the same band who released Prior to the Fire in 2009. That band was from Montreal, but it only seemed like they were from Brooklyn because they drove down like every other weekend to play shows with Early Man. They were quite a to-do for a bit there. They don’t seem to have done much for the better part of the last decade, but so it goes.

This Priestess — now Reverend Mother — actually are from Brooklyn, at least as much as anyone is, which is more than me, and they seem to have been through a couple different monikers en route to this one, including Menjuje. All part of a band becoming a band, like playing shows — which they’ve been doing — and putting out releases, which they’re looking to do starting with a self-titled EP this month. When, where, how? I don’t know, but follow them on Bandcamp and then you’ll never need me again anyway. Obsolete AF, this site is.

The PR wire has it like this:

Brooklyn trio Priestess is now Reverend Mother

New EP coming in March, full length out later this year

Brooklyn, NY trio Priestess, a favorite live act in the local scene, today announce their official name change to Reverend Mother. The band has shared the announcement along with a short, eerie video shot on Super 8 film that features some of the band’s upcoming EP. Watch and share HERE.

Brooklyn three-piece Priestess has reincarnated as Reverend Mother, due to put out their first S/T EP under the new moniker in Spring 2021. They are still led by songwriter and Black Sabbath enthusiast Jackie Green, who cut her teeth as a guitarist in local bands like Evil Daughter.

Despite the name change, the band remains steadfast in their devotion to doom metal and psychedelic rock, with the EP offering up the same looming riffs, skuzzy reverbs, and haunting vocals Green has studied and refined to make her own.

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Reverend Mother, ‘Becoming Reverend Mother’

Naam, whose self-titled Tee Pee debut remains one of the best hard psych records I’ve heard this year, are about to head out for a couple days with Priestess and Early Man. The PR wire has the info:

Tee Pee Records labelmates Priestess and Naam will join forces for a handful of dates starting tomorrow, December 8th at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.

Priestess recently signed to Tee Pee Records and are scheduled to release Prior to the Fire on February 2nd. Naam dropped their self-titled debut on October 20th.

Tour Dates:
December 8th – 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN
December 9th – Empty Bottle – Chicago, IL
December 11th – Mohawk Place – Buffalo, NY
December 12th – The Charleston – Brooklyn, NY
All dates with Early Man