The Sword to tour in support of upcoming album

The Sword’s legacy in the metal world has been rapidly growing since they formed in 2003. Their recent stints opening for legends such as Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and Motorhead have helped them garner praise from fans both young and old. Now on the heels of releasing of “Tres Brujas,” the first single from their forthcoming new album, The Sword have set their sights on their next move – a headlining world tour in support of Warp Riders (August 24th; Kemado Records).

The band has amped up their sound on what is truly a behemoth of a new album. Produced by Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Mastodon, Isis), The Sword stretched themselves beyond the pure metal they’re known for by touching on other forms of heavy rock as well. Warp Riders is also the band’s first concept album, and consists of an epic sci-fi narrative loaded with dazzling imagery. Stay tuned for a video trilogy that puts The Sword themselves in the middle of the action.

The Sword Tour Dates:

UNITED STATES
10/01: Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
10/02: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
10/03: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre
10/04: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
10/06: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
10/12: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
10/13: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
10/14: Roanoke, VA @ Martin’s Downtown
10/15: Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts
10/16: New York, NY @ Webster Hall
10/17: Boston, MA @ Royale Boston
10/19: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues – Cleveland
10/20: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
10/21: Huntington, WV @ V Club
10/23: Chicago, IL @ Metro

EUROPE
11/08: Belgium, Antwerp @ Trix
11/09: Germany, Hamburg @ Molotov
11/11: Nov Sweden, Stockholm @ Gote Killare
11/12: Sweden, Malmo @ KB
11/13: Norway, Oslo @ Garage
11/15: Germany, Berlin @ Magne
t11/16: Germany, Munich @ 59:1
11/17: Austria, Vienna @ Szene
11/18: Italy, Milan @ Live Club
11/19: Austria, Graz @ PPC
11/21: Switzerland, Zurich @ Dynamo
11/23: Germany, Koln @ Underground
11/24: France, Paris @ La Fleche d'or
11/26: Holland @ Uden de Pul
11/27: Holland, Kerkrade @ Rock Tempel
11/29: Portsmouth, United Kingdom @ Wedgewood Rooms
11/30: Bristol, United Kingdom @ Fleece & Firkin
12/01: Birmingham, United Kingdom @ Bar Academy
12/03: Leeds, United Kingdom @ Cockpit
12/04: Glasgow, United Kingdom @ G2
12/05: Newcastle, United Kingdom @ Academy II
12/06: Manchester, United Kingdom @ Academy III
12/08: Nottingham, United Kingdom @ Rescue Rooms
12/09: London Islington, United Kingdom @ Academy
12/10: Brighton, United Kingdom @ Audio
12/11: Ireland, Dublin @ Academy
12/12: Ireland, Belfast @ Stiff Kitten

AUSTRALIA
02/26: Brisbane, QLD @ Soundwave 2011
02/27: Sydney, NSW @ Soundwave 2011
03/04: Melbourne, VIC @ Soundwave 2011
03/05: Adelaide, SA @ Soundwave 2011
03/07: Perth, WA @ Soundwave 2011

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