Genre(s):
Stoner/Doom Metal (early), Stoner/Heavy Metal (later)
Lyrical Theme(s):
Norse Mythology, Literature
Origin:
United States of America (Austin, Texas)
Formed In:
2003
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
J.D. Cronise - Vocals, Guitar (Ultimate Dragons, Those Peabodys)
Kyle Shutt - Guitar
Bryan Richie - Bass
Trivett Wingo - Drums (Ultimate Dragons)
Additional notes:
The Sword song "Freya" was covered and featured on the video game "Guitar Hero II"
The Song "Celestial Crown" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie "Jennifer's Body".
Discography:
The Sword - Demo 2004 [demo] - 2004
The Sword - Demo [demo] - 2005
The Sword - Age Of Winters [full-length] - 2006
The Sword - Freya [single] - 2007
The Sword & Witchcraft - Witchcraft / The Sword [split] - 2007
The Sword - Maiden, Mother & Crone [single] - 2008
The Sword - Fire Lances Of The Hyperzephyrians [single] - 2008
The Sword - Gods Of The Earth [full-length] - 2008
The Sword & Year Long Disaster - Cold Sweat / Year Long Disaster [split] - 2010
The Sword - Tres Brujas [single] - 2010
The Sword - Itunes Festival: London 2010 [ep] - 2010
The Sword - Warp Riders [full-length] - 2010
The Sword - Apocryphon [full-length] - 2012
The Sword - Used Future [full-length] - 2018
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Official site:
http://www.myspace.com/thesword