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The Sword - Call It Quits

After 7 full length albums, Texas doom stoners from Texas The Sword dacide to call a day. Frontman John D. Cronise announced it on their Instagram channel.

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Posted: 22.10.2022 by Bad English | Comments (4)


The Sword - To Tour West Part Of U.S. With Zombi

Next February and March, stoner doomers The Sword will be heading on a headlining 'Wicked West Tour'. Direct support on all 14 shows will come from instrumental duo Zombi.

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Event: The Sword: Wicked West Tour 2022
Posted: 06.11.2021 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


The Sword - Premiere 'Daughter Of Dawn' Song

Progressive doomers The Sword are premiering "Daughter Of Dawn" from their upcoming anthology collections Chronology: 2006-2018 and Conquest Of Kingdoms. Originally only available as a bonus track on the Japanese release of Warp Riders (2010), the song serves as an epilogue to the album's sci-fi concept narrative. Chronology: 2006-2018 is a three-disc CD bundle, which - in addition to the rarities - includes the band's greatest hits and fan favorites across 52 tracks (12 previously unreleased). The set also features expansive new liner notes with contributions from the band. Both collections will be released on June 19th.

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Posted: 23.05.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


The Sword - Going On Hiatus

Texas stoner metal outfit The Sword has announced plans to take a break directly following their upcomign U.S. shows. As such, the band has scrapped their late October tour dates in Australia. The Sword released their latest record, Used Future, in March, 2018 through Razor & Tie.

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Posted: 09.09.2018 by Abattoir | Comments (7)


The Sword - Reveal New Album Details And New Song

Stoner doomsters The Sword have a new album, their 6th studio album, ready to be unleashed. The Austin band just announced Used Future which will be available in stores this March 23rd via Razor & Tie. Instead of keeping fans waiting, they also debuted the catchy brand new track "Deadly Nightshade". You can enjoy the new tune below.

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Posted: 27.01.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


The Sword - To Release Acoustic Album

Following 9 months of touring in support of their latest record, High Country, The Sword have returned to the studio to experiment with a stripped down acoustic presentation of the High Country songs. The result, produced by Bryan Richie and mixed by J. Robbins, is Low Country which will see a worldwide release on September 23rd. The album features cover art by Richey Beckett, available below. To support Low Country, the band will be heading out as direct support for the Opeth tour from September 29-October 26. Bracketing the Opeth tour will be 10 headline shows. The first leg, September 23-28 will feature Ruby The Hatchet as support. The second leg, October 28th through November 1st will feature C Average as support.

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Posted: 12.08.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


The Sword - Share New Track And Album Cover Art

Start your day with new music from The Sword! Apart from unveiling the cover art that will grace their next opus High Country, scheduled for release on August 21st on Razor & Tie, the stoner/doom metallers are also streaming the title track "High Country". You can check out the cover and tracklist below. As for the new song, it is currently streaming on the band's website. What are your thoughts on the track?

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Posted: 02.07.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


The Sword - New Album Announcement, Tour Dates

Exciting news from The Sword! The stoner band's new record is ready and will be unleashed on August 21st on Razor & Tie. This record follows the acclaimed Apocryphon release and is called High Country. Recorded in Austin, Texas, the album was produced by Adrian Quesada and mixed by J. Robbins. High Country features 15 new compositions and will be released simultaneously in CD and double vinyl formats. Let the anticipation begin...

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Source: razorandtie.com
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Posted: 05.06.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


The Sword - Preparing To Enter The Studio

After being quiet for a while, Americans The Sword are about to enter the studio to record the follow-up to Apocryphon (2012). The stoner metallers will commence recording their fifth album, second for Razor & Tie, on March 16th in Austin, Texas. The album will be produced by Adrian Quesada and is scheduled for a late summer release with worldwide touring to follow. Good news all around!

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Posted: 02.02.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


The Sword - Announce Headlining European Tour

US stoner/doom metal act The Sword, who are currently touring across the US, have now also announced a headlining European tour, scheduled for January next year. Special guest on the road will be Lonely Kamel.

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Event: The Sword: European Tour 2013
Posted: 20.11.2012 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


The Sword - New Video Released

Stoner metallers The Sword have released a brand new video for the song "The Veil Of Isis". It was directed by Simon Chan (The Mars Volta, Coheed And Cambria) of Artificial Army and is watchable below. This is the first official music video from the band's latest opus Apocryphon, which hit the streets last month via Razor & Tie.

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Posted: 17.11.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


The Sword - New Lyric Video Online

The lyric video for "Apocryphon", the title track off The Sword's fourth upcoming album has premiered at SPIN.com. Alternatively, you can enjoy the video directed by PR Brown below. The band will release their upcoming album Apocryphon on October 22nd under Razor & Tie. A full video for the track "The Veil Of Isis" is currently in production and will premiere the week of release.

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Posted: 03.10.2012 by BudDa | Comments (2)


The Sword - New Song Online

Stoner metal lords The Sword have released the first song off their forthcoming opus Apocryphon. You can listen to "The Veil Of Isis", the album's opening track, at this location and get a feel of the new album. Razor & Tie will release Apocryphon on October 22nd. More album details were previously reported here.

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Posted: 25.09.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (7)


The Sword - New Album Details Revealed

Stone metallers The Sword revealed via their official website the cover artwork and track listing of the band's upcoming album, entitled Apocryphon due to be released on October 22 via Razor & Tie. Apocryphon was produced and engineered by J. Robbins (Clutch, Jawbox) at Magpie Cage Studios and will feature cover art by famed comic book artist J.H. Williams III (Batwoman, Promethea).

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Source: swordofdoom.com
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Posted: 10.09.2012 by AndMetalForAll | Comments (7)


The Sword - Announce US Headlining Tour

Stoner/doom metal act The Sword have announced a large headlining US tour this fall in support of their new upcoming album Apocryphon, which will hit the stores on October 22nd in North America via Razor & Tie. Support on the road will come from Gypsyhawk (the whole tour), Eagle Claw (from 10/29 to 11/24) and American Sharks (from 12/02 to 12/18).

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Source: swordofdoom.com
Band profile: The Sword
Posted: 06.09.2012 by Abattoir | Comments (1)