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| band_name = The Sword |
| band_name = The Sword |
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| image = [[Image:TheSwordband1.jpg|300px]] |
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| image caption = Debut album; ''Age of Winters'' |
| image caption = Debut album; ''Age of Winters'' |
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| years_active = [[2003]]- Present |
| years_active = [[2003]]- Present |
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| origin = [[Austin, Texas]] |
| origin = [[Austin, Texas]] |
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| music_genre =[[Hard rock]]<br>[[Neo-psychedelia]] |
| music_genre =[[Heavy metal]]<br>[[Doom metal]]<br>[[Hard rock]]<br>[[Neo-psychedelia]] |
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| record_label = [[Kemado Records]] |
| record_label = [[Kemado Records]] |
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| current_members = [[J.D. Cronise]] (singer/guitarist)<br>[[Kyle Shutt]] (guitarist)<br>[[Bryan Richie]] (bassist)<br>[[Trivett Wingo]] (drummer) |
| current_members = [[J.D. Cronise]] (singer/guitarist)<br>[[Kyle Shutt]] (guitarist)<br>[[Bryan Richie]] (bassist)<br>[[Trivett Wingo]] (drummer) |
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'''The Sword''' is a Hard Rock band from [[Austin, Texas]], where they were founded in 2003 by J.D.Cronise. |
'''The Sword''' is a Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band from [[Austin, Texas]], where they were founded in 2003 by J.D.Cronise. In 2006, the band toured with stoner rock icons [[Nebula (band)|Nebula]], and subsequently released their debut album ''Age of Winters''. |
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The band's song "Freya" is featured in the [[PlayStation 2]] video game ''[[Guitar Hero II]]''. Another of the band's songs, "Iron Swan" is featured on the soundtrack of ''[[Tony Hawk's Project 8]]''. |
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==Styles and influence== |
==Styles and influence== |
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The Sword combines hard rock and elements of psychedelic rock, within the four-member band. Blending styles similar to bands such as [[Wolfmother]],[[Kyuss]], [[Nebula (band)|Nebula]] and [[Fu Manchu (band)|Fu Manchu]]. One of the things that sets The Sword aside from other metal bands is their use of rock drums, instead of metal drums. The drumming lacks the double-bass, and is played on a minimalist set. Also, the |
The Sword combines heavy metal, hard rock and elements of psychedelic rock, within the four-member band. Blending styles similar to bands such as [[Wolfmother]], [[Black Sabbath]] , [[Kyuss]], [[Nebula (band)|Nebula]] and [[Fu Manchu (band)|Fu Manchu]]. One of the things that sets The Sword aside from other metal bands is their use of rock drums, instead of metal drums. The drumming lacks the double-bass, and is played on a minimalist set. Also, the poetic lyrics contain vivid imagery of mythic subject matter giving The Sword an original sound. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Albums== |
===Albums=== |
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[[Image:TheSword_AgeOfWinters.jpg|thumb|Cover of 2006 release ''Age of Winters'']] |
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*''Age of Winters'' (Released: Feb 14, 2006 on [[Kemado Records]]) |
*''Age of Winters'' (Released: Feb 14, 2006 on [[Kemado Records]]) |
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# Celestial Crown |
# Celestial Crown |
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Revision as of 21:35, 25 December 2006
The Sword | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Austin, Texas |
| Years active | 2003- Present |
| Members | J.D. Cronise (singer/guitarist) Kyle Shutt (guitarist) Bryan Richie (bassist) Trivett Wingo (drummer) |
The Sword is a Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band from Austin, Texas, where they were founded in 2003 by J.D.Cronise. In 2006, the band toured with stoner rock icons Nebula, and subsequently released their debut album Age of Winters.
The band's song "Freya" is featured in the PlayStation 2 video game Guitar Hero II. Another of the band's songs, "Iron Swan" is featured on the soundtrack of Tony Hawk's Project 8.
Styles and influence
The Sword combines heavy metal, hard rock and elements of psychedelic rock, within the four-member band. Blending styles similar to bands such as Wolfmother, Black Sabbath , Kyuss, Nebula and Fu Manchu. One of the things that sets The Sword aside from other metal bands is their use of rock drums, instead of metal drums. The drumming lacks the double-bass, and is played on a minimalist set. Also, the poetic lyrics contain vivid imagery of mythic subject matter giving The Sword an original sound.
Discography
Albums
- Age of Winters (Released: Feb 14, 2006 on Kemado Records)
- Celestial Crown
- Barael's Blade
- Freya
- Winter's Wolves
- The Horned Goddess
- Iron Swan
- Lament for the Aurochs
- March of the Lor
- Ebethron
Singles
- 2006 - Winter's Wolves
Videography
"Winter's Wolves," Directed by David Foote
"Freya," Directed by Barnaby Roper
External links
- swordofdoom.com - official website.
- myspace.com/thesword - official MySpace
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