Fresh off their performance at Seattle’s Mechanismus Festival, the Swedish synthpop act Priest is returning to the United States this summer. They’ll bring their irresistible blend of cyberpunk and synthpop to more U.S. cities, starting on July 7 in San Diego, California.
Priest visited the U.S. for the first time in fall 2022 for a handful of dates supporting Julien-K. Unfortunately, that tour got off to a rocky start due to travel and immigration issues, and Priest had to cancel some of their east coast dates.
They’re making up for it this summer by visiting 30 U.S. cities, including many towns like Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Odessa, Texas, that are often overlooked by European acts.
Priest will be joining Powerman 5000 and Julien-K on this tour. I believe Priest is the opening act in this lineup so be sure to arrive to these shows on time. Following the summer tour, Priest returns to the U.S. in October for a headlining performance at Absolution Fest in Tampa, Florida.
Tickets are already on sale for these shows. You can find links to purchase tickets at Priest’s website.
Priest will be playing songs from all three of their albums: New Flesh, Cyberhead, and their latest, Body Machine. (Read my review of Body Machine.)
Priest U.S. summer tour dates 2023
07/07 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
07/08 – Roseville, CA @ Goldfield’s
07/10 – Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo
07/11 – Portland, OR @ Rustix
07/12 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
07/14 – Filer, ID @ Rally In The Valley
07/15 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Liquid Joe’s
07/16 – Denver, CO @ HQ
07/17 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
07/19 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Big’s Bar
07/21 – Beaver Dam, WI @ Stormy’s Music Venue
07/22 – East Moline, IL @ The Rust
07/23 – McHenry, IL @ The Vixen
07/25 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry
07/26 – Wyandotte, MI @ District 142
07/27 – Columbus, OH @ King Of Clubs
07/28 – Marietta, OH @ Adelphia Music Hall
07/29 – Harrison, OH @ The Blue Note
07/30 – Braidwood, IL @ Top Fuel Saloon
07/31 – Hobart, IN @ Hobart Art Theater
08/02 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse
08/03 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
08/04 – Mechanicaburg, PA @ Lovedrafts Brewing Co
08/05 – Fredericksburg, VA @ Hard Times
08/06 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
08/08 – Fort Worth, TX @ Rail Club
08/09 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
08/10 – Odessa, TX @ Ector Theater
08/11 – El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar and Grill
08/12 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock
10/05 – Tampa, FL @ Absolution Fest
