Victory Records has announced that THE REVEREND HORTON HEAT has joined their roster.

The Rev comments, “We are very excited to be a Victory band now. Since we are going to get back to doing some edgier stuff, it makes perfect sense to be on Victory. Plus, they are as passionate as we are. Stay tuned for some crazy ideas about our new album.”

“Signing a veteran artist of The Reverend Horton Heat’s caliber and reputation coupled with the fact that they are one of the hardest touring rock artists, year after year, is a very exciting way for us to end 2012. A large number of us here have been fans for many years. We very much look forward to working with the band and its longstanding team,” said Victory founder Tony Brummel.

Formed in 1985, The Reverend Horton Heat exploded on the scene by playing gigs around their hometown of Dallas, Texas, mixing elements of surf, country, punk, big band and rockabilly to create a genre that took the world by storm. Often imitated, never duplicated, The Rev has continued to garner the support of both the underground rockabilly/ psychobilly scene and mainstream critics. Throughout the band’s million plus album selling career, their music has been featured in countless TV shows, movies and commercials. They continue to electrify audiences time and time again with their incredible stage presence, rock ‘n roll charisma and contagious energy.

Ready to revive a genre that’s been watered down for years, The Reverend Horton Heat have jump started their headlining Stewed, Screwed and Tattooed tour that will ignite over 57 cities across the US this Winter and throughout 2013. Lemmy from MOTORHEAD said it best, “Reverend Horton Heat, he’s great and plays the music he believes in and nothing else. Go see him or I’ll kill you!” Prepare to rock harder than you have ever rocked before! See the full listing of tour dates here.

Watch for the announcement of The Reverend Horton Heat’s debut Victory Records release in 2013.

Catch The Reverend Horton Heat live:

November

30- New York, NY - Irving Plaza

December

1- New York, NY - Irving Plaza

2- Boston, MA - Paradise

4- Washington, DC - 930 Niteclub

5- Baltimore, MD - Soundstage

6- Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of The Living

7- Philadelphia, PA - North Star

8- Poughkeepsie, NY - Chance

9- Harrisburg, PA - Fed Live

11- Collinsville, CT - Bridge Street Live

12- Ithaca, NY - The Haunt

13- Providence, RI - Fete Ballroom

14- Portland, MD - Port City Music Hall

15- Hampton, NH - Wally’s Pub

16- Syracuse, NY - The Westcott

18- Marietta, GA - Adelphia Music Hall

19- Knoxville, TN - The Square Room

20- Nashville, TN - Exit In

27- Hollywood, CA - Fonda Theatre

28- Las Vegas, NV - Vinyl

29- Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues

30- Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre

31- Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up

January

18- Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep

20- Winter Park, CO - Ullr’s

22- Durango, CO - Abbey Theatre

23- Telluride, CO - Sheridan Opera

24- Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue

25- Grand, CO - Mesa Theatre

26- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

28- Crested Butte, CO - The Eldo

29- Vail, CO - Sandbar

30- Breckenridge, CO - Three 20 South

31- Aspen, CO - Belly Up

February

1- Ft. Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre

2- Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre

8- San Marcos, TX - Texas Music Theater

9- McKinney, TX - Hank’s

21- Lubbock, TX - Jake’s Ballroom

22- Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge

23- Sheridan, WY - Scotty’s Skate Castle

24- Victor, ID - Knotty Pine

26- Ketchum, ID - Whiskey Jacques

27- Boise, ID - Knitting Factory

28- Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory

March

1- Seattle, WA - El Corazon

2- Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom

3- Eugene, OR - John Henry’s

5- Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades

6- Sparks, NV - The Alley

7- Modesto, CA - Fat Cat’s Music

8- Indio, CA - Date Shed

9- Bakersfield, CA - B Ryders

10- Costa Mesa, CA - OC Fair & Expo

12- Yuma, AZ - Strummer’s Village

13- Tucson, AZ - Club Congress

14- Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom