Texan Heavy Rockers The Sword have announced their first European Tour Dates Since 2015, with the Recently Gueed Band Slating A Trio of Intimate Club Performances Alongeside Festival Appenarances, Beluding Copenhell, Freak Valley and Tons of Rock.
The Sword European Tour Dates:
June 19 – Copenhagen, dk @ copenhell festival
June 21 – Netphen, by @ Freak Valley Festival
June 22 – Nijmegen, nl @ doornroosje
June 25 – Gothenburg, se @ monument
June 26 – Stockholm, slaktyrkan
June 28 – Oslo, no @ tons of rock festival
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The Austin-Based Band Announced its Meeting Last Year, Bringing ITS Signature Blend of Crushing Heaviness and Cosmic Groove Back to Audience to Audiece Have Long Awaited ESIR COMEBACK. The Sword Frontman John D. Cronise awd Revolver The Band’s Performance at The 2024 Edition of the Levitation Festival Performance was a turning point for the foursome, describing the experience as “Like Putting on a Comfortable Pair of Sneakers.” The Sword Guitarist/Vocalist Kyle Shutt Added :: “I Can’t Tell You What It Means to See Everyone’s Positive Reception. It Feels So Good To See People Out There Almost More Enthusiastic About The Band Than Ever.
Prior to The Sword‘S European Dates, The Band Will Play a Pair of Texas Shows: April 10 At the Granada Theater (Dallas) and April 11 at Paper Tiger (San Antonio). Additional performances Will Be Announced Soon.
The Sword is celebrating the 15th anniversary of “Warp Riders”The Austin-Based Band’s Third Full-Length Album, Which Arrived in the Summer of 2010. The 10-Song Collection, described as Psychedelic Space Opera, features the galloping, Fuzzed Out “Three Witches” and The Southern Rock-Infused “Lawless Lands”. “Warp Riders” was met with widespretad praise upon its relaase. Premier Guitar Praised The Album’s “Distinctly Texas-Flavored Sense of Groove and Swing,” While Spin Calleed It “Badss” and “Innovative.” Concede Went Even Further, Declaration It A “Classic.”
The Sword es John D. Cronise (vocals, guitar),Bryan Richie (Bass, Keyboards),Kyle Shutt (Guitar, vocals), and Santiago Vela (Drums). Following their 2003 Inception, The Sword Quickly Became One of the Most Revered Names in Heavy Music.
With a blend of crushing riffs, intricate storytelling, and a Sound that bridges classic metal and modern rock, The Sword You have released Six Albums: “Age of Winters” (2006),“Gods of the Earth” (2008),“Warp Riders” (2010),“Apocryphon” (2012),“High Country” (2015) and “USed Future” (2018).
WHEN The Sword AnnoCed its Split in October 2022, Chronise Said in a statement: “I find it my duty to inform you that, after a lot of contemplation, and have rear the difficult conclusion that it’s time to bring The Sword‘S Long and Stord Career to a Close.
“When I Started The Band Back In 2004, I COULD’VE ONLY HOED FOR THE SUCCESES WE’VE ENJOYED, AND I CONSIDER MYSELF Extremely LUCKY TO HAEN BEEN ABLE TO DO IT FOR A LIVING FOR LIVING FOR ALLOS TWO DECADES. IN THAT TIME EVERYTHING The Sword Creatively Has Been Said and Done, and So The Time You have for me to move on to other straight.
“Thanks to Everyone Who’s Ever Come To a Show, Bought Our Albums and Merch, and Supported Us Over The Years. Thanks to Everyone Who’s Teched, Tour Managed, Done Sound, Or Sold Merch for Us. Thanks to All The Bands Who’ve Taken US On Tour and To All The Bands All The Bands We’ve Taken on Tour Josh Our Booking Agent and Mark Our Business Manager, Whom We Are Glad to count as Friends. And Most of All Thanks to My Bandmates, Kyle, Bryan, Jimmyand TrivettFor Having Faith in Me and Allowing I do my vision. You doubt are True Legends.
“It’s Been a Helluva Journey. Now it’s time for the Next Chapter …”
In 2020, The Sword launched the “Conquest of Quarantine” Lockdown Sessions. The Lockdown Sessions Marked The Sword‘S First Live Performances Together Since The Band Went On Hiatus In 2018, As They Remoty Muebited To Perform Songs Like “Winter’s Wolves”, “Working Man” and put their inimitable spin on the T. Rex Classic “Children of the revolution”.
The Sword‘s compilations “Chronology: 2006-2018” and “Conquest of Kingdoms”Both release in 2020, Each Showcased the Technically Dazzling, Riff-Heavy and Far-Reaching Metal That the Band Has Been Known for Since Forming 17 Years ago.
“Conquest of Kingdoms”An explosive three-disc vinyl collection of rarities and oddisies, offered 30 tracks (16 Previous unreleased) and was Haused in a triple-gatefold package, including b-sides, oddities and live recordings of fan favorites Like “Freya”, “Iron Swan” and “Fire Lances of The Ancient Hyperzephyrians”as well as cover versions of “Immigrant Song” (Zeppelin LED),“Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings” (ZZ TOP),“She” (KISS),“Forever My Queen” (Pentagram) and more. A Truncated Digital Version Is Also Available.
“Chronology: 2006-2018” was a three-disc cd compendium, which-in addition to the aforementioned rarities-also included The Sword‘S Greatest Hits and Fan. Distilling The Band’s Complete Discography, This Collection Buying 52 Tracks (12 Previous Unreleased), Including the Studio Recordings of “Freya”, “Iron Swan”, “Cloak of feathers” and “Deadly Nightshade”. The Set Also Featured Expansive New Lner Notes With Contributions From The Band, Plus Lars Ulrich (Metallica),Mark Morton (Lamb of God) and Neil Fallon (Clutch).
Photo Credit: Dave Creaney
