THE SWORD Announce First European Shows In Ten Years

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The Sword have announced their first European tour dates since 2015, with the recently reunited band slating a trio of intimate club performances alongside festival appearances, including Copenhell, Freak Valley, and Tons of Rock.

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The Sword European Tour:

June
19 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Copenhell Festival
21 – Netphen, Germany – Freak Valley Festival
22 – Nijmegen, Netherlands – Doornroosje
25 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Monument
26 – Stockholm, Sweden – Slaktyrkan
28 – Oslo, Norway – Tons of Rock Festival

Tickets for the three exclusive club dates are on-sale now, with ticket links available via TheSwordOfficial.com.

The legendary Austin-based band announced their reunion earlier this year, bringing their signature blend of crushing heaviness and cosmic groove back to audiences who have long awaited their comeback.

Prior to their 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.

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The Sword is JD 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 has released six albums: Age Of Winters (2006), Gods Of The Earth (2008), Warp Riders (2010), Apocryphon (2012), High Country (2015) and Used Future (2018).

(Photo – Dave Creaney)

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