Having recently inked a deal with Mercury Records, The Preatures (previously known as The Preachers) have announced details of their new single, Pale Rider, an upcoming EP and a tour scheduled for October.

The EP, to be called Shaking Hands, will be released on Friday 12 October, and is said to span into an eclectic direction of The Preatures' sound. It will also include radio favourite Take A Card.

The five-piece will be embarking on a seven date tour along the east coast of Australia. Jeremy Neale will be joining the Sydney outfit as main support.

The Preatures will be playing the following shows:

Friday 19 October - Workers Club, Melbourne VIC
Thursday 25 October - Phoenix Bar, Canberra ACT
Friday 26 October - GoodGod Small Club, Sydney NSW
Saturday 27 October - Valley Fiesta, Brisbane QLD
Thursday 1 November - Hotel Steyne, Manly NSW
Friday 2 November - Yours & Owls, Wollongong NSW
Saturday 3 November - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW