There aren’t many bands out there like The Sword. A
heavy-metal group hailing from Austin, Texas, The Sword really knows how to
rock hard in songs about science fiction and fantasy themes. Based on a story
written by frontman J.D. Cronise, the songs on their 2010, Warp Riders is sure to make nerdy hard-rock fans everywhere jump
for joy.
Signed on by Andres Santo Domingo's Kemado Records, The Sword released four albums,
Age of Winters (20060, Gods of the Earth (2008), and Warp Riders (2010). Apocryphon
is their fourth album, released earlier this year with Razor & Tie
Records.
With each album released, The Sword have seen growing
success and presence on the Billboard 200 chart. Drawing on influences from
Norse mythology and literature from authors like George R. R. Martin and H.P.
Lovecraft for inspiration, The Sword is often likened to groups such as Black
Sabbath and Led Zeppelin for their musical style.
The release of The Sword’s newest album kicked off a U.S.
tour, which will be followed by a European tour. Their unique sound and themes
make The Sword stand out as a crossover band, providing an alternative to other
“typical” hard metal or doom metal bands out there.
The Sword has been compared to Saviours, who are also signed
onto. Baroness, High on Fire, Witchcraft, Red Fang, Graveyard, Black Tusk, and
Mastodon have also been marked as similar artists to the band. The group has
even been recognized in the past by Metallica, who chose the band to support them
on a number of tours.
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