Following their much-anticipated reunion, The Sword has announced their first slate of US tour dates. The legendary Austin band heads west this summer, performing the epic Warp Riders album in its entirety to mark the record’s 15th anniversary.
“This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don’t miss out!” says JD Cronise.
Tickets are on-sale this Friday at 10 AM, local time via TheSwordOfficial.com. Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol and Pink Fuzz will support on all dates.
A special, limited-edition reissue of Warp Riders was released for Record Store Day. Remastered by J. Robbins, the “Sea of Pyres” vinyl variant features an embossed mirror board jacket and sold out within hours.
Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour:
August
17 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
18 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister Bar
19 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
22 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
23 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
24 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
25 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
27 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
28 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s
29 – San Diego, CA – Belly Up Tavern
30 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
The Sword previously announced a run of European festival performances with headlining dates in the Netherlands and Sweden:
June
19 – Copenhagen, DK – Copenhell Festival
21 – Netphen, DE – Freak Valley Festival
22 – Nijmegen, NL – Doornroosje
25 – Gothenburg, SE – Monument
26 – Stockholm, SE – Slaktyrkan
28 – Oslo, NO – Tons of Rock Festival
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.
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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“This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don’t miss out!” says JD Cronise.
Tickets are on-sale this Friday at 10 AM, local time via TheSwordOfficial.com. Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol and Pink Fuzz will support on all dates.
A special, limited-edition reissue of Warp Riders was released for Record Store Day. Remastered by J. Robbins, the “Sea of Pyres” vinyl variant features an embossed mirror board jacket and sold out within hours.
Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour:
August
17 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
18 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister Bar
19 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
22 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
23 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
24 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
25 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
27 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
28 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s
29 – San Diego, CA – Belly Up Tavern
30 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
The Sword previously announced a run of European festival performances with headlining dates in the Netherlands and Sweden:
June
19 – Copenhagen, DK – Copenhell Festival
21 – Netphen, DE – Freak Valley Festival
22 – Nijmegen, NL – Doornroosje
25 – Gothenburg, SE – Monument
26 – Stockholm, SE – Slaktyrkan
28 – Oslo, NO – Tons of Rock Festival
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.
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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