Unquestionably one of heavy music's most talked about new bands, The Sword deliver explosive songs, gripping live performances and a unique vision that combines metal's beloved past with the forward-thinking enthusiasm of today's hard music elite. The band will enter a Texas studio shortly to record its as-yet-untitled sophomore album and plans to up the ante with its new material, which is being described as "more ambitious, more accomplished and simply bigger."
The tour dates will be announced in the coming days. Support on The Sword tour will be provided by Valient Thorr and San Francisco's Black Cobra. The first-announced dates are - more on this story
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