The Sword has extended their highly-anticipated Warp Riders 15th Anniversary tour, adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S.
“This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don’t miss out!” says JD Cronise.
Tickets are on-sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time via TheSwordOfficial.com. Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol support son all dates, with Pink Fuzz appearing from Aug. 17 to Oct. 11 and Moon Destroys joining from Oct. 13 to Oct. 26.
Upon its 2010 release, the 10-track Warp Riders was praised by the BBC for its “level of fantastical grandeur… on par with the bands who built the power metal subgenre,” while The Quietus called it “brilliant,” and Pitchfork dubbed it “Camaro-ready riff-rock.”
Newly announced Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour dates:
September 27 Oklahoma City, OK Beer City Music Hall
September 28 St. Louis, MO Delmar Hall
September 29 Lawrence, KS The Granada Theater
October 1 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room Lounge
October 3 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
October 5 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
October 6 Chicago, IL House of Blues
October 7 Grand Rapids, MI Elevation
October 8 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
October 9 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall
October 11 Indianapolis, IN Deluxe at Old National Centre
October 13 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
October 14 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
October 15 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
October 17 Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom
October 18 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls Theatre
October 19 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
October 22 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
October 23 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
October 24 Orlando, FL The Beacham
October 26 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
Full list of Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour dates:
August 17 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom
August 18 Albuquerque, NM Sister Bar
August 19 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
August 20 Salt Lake City, UT Metro Music Hall
August 22 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory
August 23 Seattle, WA Neumo’s
August 24 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
August 25 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
August 27 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
August 28 Pioneertown, CA Pappy & Harriet’s
August 29 San Diego, CA Belly Up Tavern
August 30 Los Angeles, CA The Bellwether
September 27 Oklahoma City, OK Beer City Music Hall
September 28 St. Louis, MO Delmar Hall
September 29 Lawrence, KS The Granada Theater
October 1 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room Lounge
October 3 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
October 5 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
October 6 Chicago, IL House of Blues
October 7 Grand Rapids, MI Elevation
October 8 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
October 9 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall
October 11 Indianapolis, IN Deluxe at Old National Centre
October 13 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
October 14 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
October 15 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
October 17 Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom
October 18 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls Theatre
October 19 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
October 22 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
October 23 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
October 24 Orlando, FL The Beacham
October 26 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
The legendary Austin-based band announced their reunion earlier this year, bringing their signature blend of crushing heaviness and cosmic groove back to audiences who have long awaited their comeback. JD Cronise, in conversation with Revolver, discussed The Sword’s Levitation Festival performance as a turning point for the foursome, describing the experience as “like putting on a comfortable pair of sneakers.” Kyle Shutt added: “I can’t tell you what it means to see everyone’s positive reception. It feels so good to see people out there almost more enthusiastic about the band than ever – it’s something we’ll never take for granted.”
The Sword is JD Cronise (vocals, guitar), Bryan Richie (bass, keyboards), Kyle Shutt (guitar, vocals), and Santiago Vela (drums). Since forming in 2003, The Sword quickly became one of the most revered names in heavy music. With crushing riffs, intricate storytelling, and a sound bridging classic metal and modern rock, The Sword has released six albums: Age of Winters (2006), Gods of the Earth (2008), Warp Riders (2010), Apocryphon (2012), High Country (2015) and Used Future (2018).
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Photo credit: Dave Creaney
