The Sword - Apocryphon

Mojo · 09-25-2012, 10:56 AM

The Sword - Apocryphon
Released October 22nd 2012
Razor & Tie records
Heavy Metal/Stoner Metal/Hard Rock

1. "The Veil of Isis"
2. "Cloak of Feathers"
3. "Arcane Montane"
4. "The Hidden Masters"
5. "Dying Earth"
6. "Execrator"
7. "Seven Sisters"
8. "Hawks & Serpents"
9. "Eyes of the Stormwitch"
10. "Apocryphon"
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11. "Arrows in the Dark" (Live)
12. "Barael's Blade" (Live)
13. "The Chronomancer II: Nemesis" (Live)
14. "Ebethron" (Live)
15. "Cheap Sunglasses" (ZZ Top cover)

Long since evolved from simply a stoner rock/doom metal band since 2006s Age of Winter, The Sword are back with their fourth album in six years. I had been wondering what it might sound like, as I find it difficult to foresee exactly what direction they are likely to take any more. The first track from the album was made availble to listen to today, however, and first impressions are pretty good.

Song Premiere: The Sword Headbang in 'Veil of Isis' | Music News | Rolling Stone

Howard the Duck · 09-25-2012, 11:05 AM

voted "good" based purely on your description

Mojo · 09-25-2012, 11:10 AM

Hehe I wasn't expecting votes just yet!

RVCA · 09-27-2012, 04:21 PM

The album cover is such a disappointment after the prior three. Still pumped for this nonetheless as I'm often in the mood for straightforward riffage and fantasy-themed lyrics, and in my opinion few fill that niche better than The Sword.

LoathsomePete · 09-27-2012, 04:46 PM

I remember grabbing Warp Riders back in 2010 and I even remember using the song "Tres Brujahs" on my Best of Stoner Rock/Metal 2010 mix, but I don't really remember much about that album. Perhaps it's time I revisit it and see if I should get excited for their new release.

RVCA · 09-29-2012, 07:55 AM

^ Personally, I think "Astraea's Dream" and "Chronomancer II" are the best tracks on Warp Riders. They kick so much ass. I'm excited to hear a live version of the latter on this new album.

TheBig3 · 10-29-2012, 11:02 AM

My favorite

seemingly everyone elses favorite.

Solid album so far.

jent · 11-08-2012, 09:21 PM

I just saw these guys live in OKC last week. It was a pretty stellar show. I really like "Eyes of the Stormwitch." The solo is the best part.

Mojo · 11-11-2012, 04:15 PM

I think this one is my favourite track on it so far, but I can tell thats gonna change a lot over the next few days. Really cool lyrics video too.

I am absolutely loving this album at the moment. I think this is their best effort yet.

UndeadEarth · 06-16-2013, 08:01 PM

Ive seen the Sword twice and at one time owned all their albums.
It seems to me that with each album their spark seems to become dimmer. The band becomes sucked in to mainstream music and has lost their touch with their creative sides that were so prominent in Age of Winters.
With their signature sound beginning to sound stale I've moved on to other stoner rock bands.
There is a delightful band out of the United States called Egypt. They just released their full length debut titled Become The Sun. On that album they do an amazing cover of Deep Purple's Black Night
Another good stoner rock band that has made its way in to my collection is a small band out of Norway called Svolk. They have been cited in creating their own genre entitled "bear metal", a mixture of stoner, metal, and a Nordic redneck attitude.

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09-25-2012, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	The Sword - Apocryphon The Sword - Apocryphon Released October 22nd 2012 Razor & Tie records Heavy Metal/Stoner Metal/Hard Rock 1. "The Veil of Isis" 2. "Cloak of Feathers" 3. "Arcane Montane" 4. "The Hidden Masters" 5. "Dying Earth" 6. "Execrator" 7. "Seven Sisters" 8. "Hawks & Serpents" 9. "Eyes of the Stormwitch" 10. "Apocryphon" .............................................. 11. "Arrows in the Dark" (Live) 12. "Barael's Blade" (Live) 13. "The Chronomancer II: Nemesis" (Live) 14. "Ebethron" (Live) 15. "Cheap Sunglasses" (ZZ Top cover) Long since evolved from simply a stoner rock/doom metal band since 2006s Age of Winter, The Sword are back with their fourth album in six years. I had been wondering what it might sound like, as I find it difficult to foresee exactly what direction they are likely to take any more. The first track from the album was made availble to listen to today, however, and first impressions are pretty good. Song Premiere: The Sword Headbang in 'Veil of Isis' \| Music News \| Rolling Stone __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

09-25-2012, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Hehe I wasn't expecting votes just yet! __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

09-27-2012, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I remember grabbing Warp Riders back in 2010 and I even remember using the song "Tres Brujahs" on my Best of Stoner Rock/Metal 2010 mix, but I don't really remember much about that album. Perhaps it's time I revisit it and see if I should get excited for their new release. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

10-29-2012, 11:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	My favorite seemingly everyone elses favorite. Solid album so far. __________________ I've moved to a new address

09-27-2012, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	The album cover is such a disappointment after the prior three. Still pumped for this nonetheless as I'm often in the mood for straightforward riffage and fantasy-themed lyrics, and in my opinion few fill that niche better than The Sword.

09-29-2012, 07:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	^ Personally, I think "Astraea's Dream" and "Chronomancer II" are the best tracks on Warp Riders. They kick so much ass. I'm excited to hear a live version of the latter on this new album.

11-08-2012, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
jent Groupie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 49	I just saw these guys live in OKC last week. It was a pretty stellar show. I really like "Eyes of the Stormwitch." The solo is the best part.

11-11-2012, 04:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	I think this one is my favourite track on it so far, but I can tell thats gonna change a lot over the next few days. Really cool lyrics video too. I am absolutely loving this album at the moment. I think this is their best effort yet. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

06-16-2013, 08:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
UndeadEarth Groupie Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 7	Ive seen the Sword twice and at one time owned all their albums. It seems to me that with each album their spark seems to become dimmer. The band becomes sucked in to mainstream music and has lost their touch with their creative sides that were so prominent in Age of Winters. With their signature sound beginning to sound stale I've moved on to other stoner rock bands. There is a delightful band out of the United States called Egypt. They just released their full length debut titled Become The Sun. On that album they do an amazing cover of Deep Purple's Black Night Another good stoner rock band that has made its way in to my collection is a small band out of Norway called Svolk. They have been cited in creating their own genre entitled "bear metal", a mixture of stoner, metal, and a Nordic redneck attitude.