Warp riders is a concept album centred around a science fiction narrative written by vocalist and guitarist j. Warp riders out on cd, vinyl, download 24th august 2010. 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. This summer, the band casts its gaze to the stars for warp riders, their most ambitious. It was recorded at wire recording in austin, texas with producer matt bayles, released via kemado records in august 2010. 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.
I would probably say warp riders, closely followed by age of winters and high country. Cronise, guitarist kyle shutt, bassist bryan richie and drummer santiago jimmy vela iii. Learn how to play the sword songs for electric guitar and drums online. 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. Warp riders was written and recorded as a concept album centered on an original science fiction narrative written by vocalist and guitarist j. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. The sword discuss forthcoming album warp riders video epk.
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. In contrast to these groups, the sword do not play around with atmospherics and lightheavy dynamic contrasts. 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 editions of guitar hero. My first fave song from this album is the title track warp riders. Well the sword are back with a vengeance with their new album apocryphon a 10 song collection that runs for a mighty impressive 44 mins or so. Cronise, and marks a conscious change in style from. Its also their most flatout, supercharged, adrenalinepumping work yet, a chromeplated war machine that lords over the blackened sky.
Now, two and a half years after the release of gods of the earth, the improvements on their third album warp riders are striking. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Aug 12, 2015 the resulting album is the swords most playful record 15 tracks of the band trying on folk, boogie rock, texas blues, and even synthpop with the occasional flashback to warp ridersera. The sword biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. The vocals are clear, the cymbals are in the background, but most importantly, the music is a little more diverse. Find the sword discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Free stoner rock drum backing track album w time signature videos. The sword the warp riders electric guitar and drums. The sword lyrics the warp riders 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 a thousand years in the blink of an eye secrets of the blackest void. 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. Print and download the warp riders sheet music in pdf.
I have been listening to warp riders a lot more recently and am beginning to enjoy it a completely new light. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the sword at the discogs marketplace. The first two albums kind of had the same vibe in every song. Warp riders, their 3rd studio album, released today and it blows both earlier efforts into tiny particles of space dust. The sword is an american heavy metal band from austin, texas. 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. The sword listen and stream free music, albums, new. Aug 24, 2010 10 videos play all the sword warp riders album not for naught the sword acheronunearthing the orb warp riders duration. Another concept album for yall, which might be a theme youre noticing here.
Again, though, it is not warp speed and not overly brutal. I picked up the album yesterday and, not only do the new tracks totally live up to the swords talent but check out. Austin based metallers the sword are one of my favorite bands of 21st century. Aug 19, 2010 10 videos play all the sword warp riders pzaulig. Nemesis the night the sky cried tears of fire protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. One of the most paranoid sounding, flawless space metal songs of all time. Warp riders has a fitting sheen for modern bands like isis or mastodon, courtesy of producer matt bayles who also recorded the bulk of both of those bands discographies. Hubris lawless lands astraeas dream the warp riders night city the chronomancer ii. The sword, the metal band out of austin texas that throws listeners off guard with their newest album, warp riders. Formed in 2003, the band is currently composed of vocalist and guitarist john d. 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. Track list acheronunearthing the orb tres brujas arrows in the dark the chronomancer i.
The swords profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. The swords warp riders was my favorite record from 2010. Warp riders is the swords first concept album, a science fiction maelstrom put to the storming, relentless riffage and pounding rhythms. Now with warp riders, the sword have turned the corner.
Warp riders is the third studio album by american heavy metal band the sword. On the austin bands latest effort, warp riders, the sword presents a concept album brooding with sciencefiction from front to back, wrapped in a tasty nugget of hardcore stoner metal. Oct 01, 2010 the 2008 followup, gods of the earth, had a bit of that same punch, too, but that unceasingly trad sound feels a bit tappedout on warp riders. Rob zombie the zombie horror picture show dvdbluray. You will not find us among those who dream of escaping across the aether weve come all is ours for. Recorded at wire recording in austin, texas with producer matt bayles, it was released by kemado records in august 2010. 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 night the sky cried tears of fire live at the roundhouse 3. I think it lends itself to bota with a real bol flavour i was reading something about the sword recently isnt the setting of the album a blasted world that has stopped moving so that the three suns now scorch oneside and leave the other in darkness forever. If you want to be entertained, you like rob zombie and youre yet to see him live, the zombie horror picture show is effectively a must have purchase. The music video for tres brujas began streaming, also on myspace, from. Get the guaranteed best price on heavy metal vinyl like the the sword warp riders at musicians friend. 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 liv. 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 lead single from warp riders was tres brujas, which was released as a digital download in july 2010.
Finishing off the show as he did 3 years ago with, dragula, this song is a fitting conclusion to a remarkable show. 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. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Its not on the level of perfection that winters was, but tracks like tres brujas and the chronomancer ii. Aug 24, 2010 now with warp riders, the sword have turned the corner. The sword is back, and goddamn if they arent mighty as hell. Throughout his journey, ereth encounters everything from robots to. The resulting album is the swords most playful record 15 tracks of the band trying on folk, boogie rock, texas blues, and even synthpop with the occasional flashback to warp ridersera. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items.
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. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The warriors of time video is epic a cartoon viking, skater punk, and. Then there is the chilling final track the night the sky cried tears of fire. The 2008 followup, gods of the earth, had a bit of that same punch, too, but that unceasingly trad sound feels a bit tappedout on warp riders. Age of winters and gods of the earth with their mythology and fantasy themed songs are some of the best, grooveheavy metal of this millennium.
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