Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. The sword warp riders warp riders is the swords first concept album, a science fiction maelstrom put to the storming, relentless riffage and pounding rhythms upon which the band has staked its reputation. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Warp riders marks the first release where the group has worked with an outside producer. In the near future, a virtual reality massive multiplayer online roleplaying game vrmmorpg called sword art online has been released where players control their avatars with their bodies using a piece of technology called. Yet the boogierock feel of tres brujas and lawless lands diversifies their songs, recalling preeliminator zz top.
In the end, warp riders not only shows the sword finally releasing the album that we all have anticipated for four years, but is also one of the years best metal albums, if not the best. Texas metallers the sword will release their new album warp riders via kemado records, august 24 and are now revealing the artwork for the album click photo left to enlarge. Titans in the realm of metal, austin txs the sword have proven themselves to be one of the most influential and revered hardrock groups of the past ten years. The sword release warp riders album artwork bravewords. The sword warp riders on vinyl lp titans in the realm of metal, austin txs the sword have proven themselves to be one of the most influential and revered hardrock groups of the past ten years. After an extensive tour as the handpicked opening act for metallica and multiple guitar hero appearances, the sword return with warp riders, their third fulllength and their most. Recorded at wire recording in austin, texas with producer matt bayles, it was released by kemado records in august 2010. The sword s third album, warp riders, sold around 8,900 copies in the united states in its first week of release to debut at position no. On warp riders, cronise gets into some serious lord of the rings nerdery. One of the foundations of the metal revival of the past 10 years, the sword have released two flawless slabs of vintage heaviness, toured the world with metallica, and were honored to grace the past three. The swords third album, warp riders, sold around 8,900 copies in the united states in its first week of release to debut at position no. Cronise set aside metal and spread their wings on high country the poplist with the sword. Originally signed to kemado records, the group released its debut al. Would you like to hear the tale of ereth, an archer banished from his tribe on the planet acheron.
Austins favorite dungeons and dragons fanatics the sword make unironic, unabashed. Aug 24, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from warp riders by the sword now. Now, two and a half years after the release of gods of the earth, the improvements on their third album warp riders are striking. Download on amazon celestial crown play on apple music celestial crown download on itunes. Warp riders is the third studio album by american heavy metal band the sword. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
The vocals are clear, the cymbals are in the background, but most importantly, the music is a little more diverse. Albums include age of winters, warp riders, and gods of the earth. The first single, tres brujas, is now available for download. The sword was long ago stamped with the epithet hipster metal, and that isnt going to change with the release of warp riders. Formed in 2003, the band is composed of vocalist and guitarist john d.
Cronise, and marks a conscious change in style from. I think the promise was helping them navigate to acheron because shes the navigatrix of the starseas and she makes a fold in space, we slip between the curves etc. Now with warp riders, the sword have turned the corner. Warp riders is the swords first concept album, a science fiction maelstrom put to the storming, relentless riffage and pounding rhythms upon which the band has staked its reputation.
Watch the video for the warp riders from the sword s warp riders for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Cronise, guitarist kyle shutt, bassist bryan richie, and drummer santiago jimmy vela iii. Listen free to the sword warp riders acheronunearthing the orb, tres brujas and more. Aug 10, 2018 complete list of the sword music featured in tv shows and movies. The sword tickets at the masquerade in atlanta on may 9, 2017. The sword spent the rest of 2009 writing material for their third album, which took the form of a concept album centered around an original science fiction narrative, and had more of a hard rock sound than the. The sword spent the rest of 2009 writing material for their third album, which took the form of a concept album centered around an original science fiction narrative, and had more of a hard rock sound than the bands previous releases. Warp riders is not likely to blow the mind of anyone well versed in this strain of chestpuffing metal, either in terms of originality or any members technical ability.
Warp riders is a studio album by the sword released in 2010. It might serve as an overture in the rock opera sense, but if anything, the spirited opening instrumental acheron. Cronise and crew were doing straightup headcracking heavy metal, and they arent going to be any happier now that the sword has strayed further into psychedelic and hardrock territory. Warp riders, an album by the sword on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Jul 20, 2010 the sword will release their new album warp riders via kemado records on august 24th. The sword will release their new album warp riders via kemado records on august 24th. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Complete list of the sword music featured in tv shows and movies. The lead single from warp riders was tres brujas, which was released as a digital download in july 2010.
The night the sky cried tears of fire kemado 082410 when i heard the sword was going to release a concept album based around a science fiction narrative as the band explained it and experimenting with their sound a bit more, i was hesitant at the direction they might. Cronise, guitarist kyle shutt, bassist bryan richie and drummer santiago jimmy vela iii. Throwback heavy metal band from austin with classic influences both musical iron maiden, judas priest and thematic fantasy, science fiction. The night the sky cried tears of fire live at the roundhouse 3. Warp riders calls forth cosmic atmospheres even while limiting itself to hard rock arrangements, allowing its psychedelia to emerge from creative melodies rather than the expected keyboard effects and beatless meandering. After an extensive tour as the handpicked opening act for metallica and multiple guitar hero appearances, the sword return with warp riders, their. Theyve put a big damn racing strip all through the thing, going as fast as fucking possible in death races to pass the time. Warp riders out on cd, vinyl, download 24th august 2010.
Warp riders is the swords first concept album that is based on a science fiction story that lyricist j. Formed in 2003, the band is currently composed of vocalist and guitarist john d. Aug 24, 2010 now with warp riders, the sword have turned the corner. In july, warp riders lead single tres brujas was released as a digital download, and a live ep entitled itunes festival. In 2012 they came back from their scifi journey with their fourth fulllength, apocryphon, which blended the fantasy elements of their earlier work with a more farout, metaphysical vibe. This is a much tighter, more musically versatile band than wed all gotten used to hearing, theyve made enormous improvements in the vocal department, and best of all, the band has ditched the doom metal in favor of a broader, allencompassing sound that. Warp riders is the sword s first concept album, a science fiction maelstrom put to the storming, relentless riffage and pounding rhythms upon which the band has staked its reputation. Fu manchu the action is go 1997 full album duration. In 2010 the band released warp riders, a concept album centered on an original science. Warp riders follows a steady flow from end to end and makes for an extremely enjoyable listen. Released in august, warp riders surpassed the commercial performance of gods of the earth when it debuted. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
Topics are usually in the realm of science fiction, but may include nonfiction aspects of futurism. London 2010 recorded at the itunes festival in london on july 3 was also released as an itunes exclusive download. Warp riders was written and recorded as a concept album. The first two albums kind of had the same vibe in every song. Warp riders was written and recorded as a concept album centered on an original science fiction narrative written by vocalist and guitarist j. Much was made of the sword s decision to abandon middle earth, following two acclaimed albums steeped in fantasy metal, in order to rocket into outer space for their third fulllength, 2010s warp riders. London 2010 2010, warp riders 2010, apocryphon 2012. The warp riders seem to be transporting her through space to acheron, and she has made some kind of promise to them the lady kept her promise in the song tears of fire. Warp riders staunchly maintains the stoner doom, chugging trash, and ruminating psychedelia that marked the fourpieces 2006 debut, age of winters. London 2010 2010 hammer of heaven 2012 warp riders the sword. The sword are an american heavy metal band from austin, texas.
The sword warp riders gatefold mp3s vinyl record lp for. Listen to warp riders the sword online music streaming. Much was made of the swords decision to abandon middle earth, following two acclaimed albums steeped in fantasy metal, in order to rocket into outer space for their third fulllength, 2010s warp riders. The song is also featured as the first in a trilogy of music videos to promote the album, which also includes lawless lands and night city. The sword biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
A planet trapped in a tidal lock, causing one side to be scorched by three suns, and the other enshrouded in perpetual darkness. Aug 19, 2010 10 videos play all the sword warp riders pzaulig. If these four texans continue evolving as they do here, i wont be surprised to see them becoming the front runners of doom metal. The sword the warp riders warp riders by thesworddiscografia. Warp riders was tres brujas, which was released as a digital download in. However posts may also contain contemporary art with a retrofuturist theme. London 2010 recorded at the itunes festival in london on july 3 was also released as an exclusive download. Aug 23, 2010 ive been a fan of texanbased metal band the sword for the better part of 5 years now, and i was surprised recently by the release of their new album, warp riders i picked up the album yesterday and, not only do the new tracks totally live up to the swords talent but check out the album art and collateral. The sword is an american heavy metal band from austin, texas.
You will not find us among those who dream of escaping across the aether weve come all is ours for the taking you dont age when you live out of time. May 01, 2012 the sword s third album, warp riders, sold around 8,900 copies in the united states in its first week of release to debut at position no. The sword make it apparent that warp riders is an entity all on its own and is not a rehash of past successes, separating it from the heavier chunk on age of winters or the mythical passages of gods. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Its also their most flatout, supercharged, adrenalinepumping work yet, a chromeplated war machine that lords over the blackened sky. Changing their muse from fantasy to science fiction, the sword released warp riders in 2010, a concept album featuring an original narrative written by the band. Once a proud shipof the line of the imperial navy, the warp riders base of operations has been converted into a world of anarchy and danger. Warp riders staunchly maintains the stoner doom, chugging trash, and ruminating psychedelia that marked the fourpieces 2006 debut, age of. This subreddit focuses on the futurist visions of eras past. The sword discuss forthcoming album warp riders video epk.
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