The Sword new album

With its soon-to-be unleashed sophomore album, Gods of the Earth freshly laid to tape, THE SWORD prepares to build upon the foundation it laid with its critically acclaimed debut Age of Winters and continues to lead modern day metal's forward charge.

Conceived in Austin, TX, THE SWORD took the form of a cohesive quartet in early 2004 when guitarist / singer J.D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and drummer Trivett Wingo joined forces.

THE SWORD's live shows quickly became the hottest ticket in Austin, as their punishing, yet melodious compositions, mythical imagery and conscious effort to slowly immobilize audiences left music fans astonished while word about the band continued to flourish and grow. In the fall of 2005, THE SWORD found a home at Kemado Records, and their critically acclaimed debut Age of Winters was released in February 2006.

Track Listing:

1. The Sundering
2. How Heavy This Axe
3. Lords
4. Fire Lances of the Ancient Hyperzephyrians
5. To Take the Black
6. Maiden, Mother & Crone
7. Under the Boughs
8. The Black River
9. The White Sea

THE SWORD is:

J.D. Cronise (guitar / vocals)
Kyle Shutt (guitar)
Bryan Richie (bass)
Trivett Wingo (drums)

www.SWORDOFDOOM.com
www.myspace.com/thesword
www.KEMADO.com

The Sword are set to tour the UK in March and April with fellow label heavy-weights Saviours as support. Dates are as follows:

THE SWORD / SAVIOURS UK TOUR:

Tues 25th Mar NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY 08713 100 000
Wed 26th Mar OXFORD ACADEMY 0870 771 2000
Thu 27th Mar BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY 0870 771 2000
Fri 28th Mar MANCHESTER ACADEMY 0161 832 1111
Sat 29th Mar GLASGOW KING TUTS 0870 169 0100
Sun 30th Mar STOKE SUGAR MILL 01782 206 000
Tues 1st Apr NEWPORT TJ'S 01633 216 608
Wed 2nd Apr PORTSMOUTH WEDGEWOOD ROOMS 023 9286 3911
Thu 3rd Apr LONDON UNDERWORLD 0870 400 0688
Fri 4th Apr COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE 01206 500 900