I will use the cliche analogy formula of....imagine a combination of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Judas Priest, ZZ Top, Fu Manchu, Kyuss and Thin Lizzy spawning a four piece, twin guitar rock band. If you can wrap your frontal lobe around that to any degree, you will get an idea of what The Sword has to offer. They are from Austin, Texas, but could easily be from the back alleys of some European City to be named later.
Of their four albums, "Warp Riders" is my favorite. Well produced, great sound and most excellent songs.
A science fiction inspired, concept album which improves and expands on each succesive listen.
Twin guitars (Lizzy/Priest), and a killer rhythm section (Sabbath/Metallica) fuel this scientifically inspired, sonic offering. I highly recommend it to any fan of the above mentioned bands or of Hard Rock or Heavy Metal.....'nuff said.
Rating? 9/10
