The Sword are an American heavy metal band from Austin, Texas. Formed in 2003, the band is composed of vocalist and guitarist John D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and drummer Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III. Originally signed to New York-based independent label KEMADO RECORDS, the group released its debut album Age of Winters, which was largely written by Cronise before the band's formation, in 2006. The follow-up, Gods of the Earth, was released two years later, and gave the group its first entry on the US Billboard 200 chart.

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As if the far West of Belgium wasn't already burdened enough with loud salvos, earth-shattering bangs and drastic environmental works throughout its history, King Hiss thought it would be a good idea to add a deafening chapter to the already fine Belgian rock scene. The 4 West Flemish rulers are all the way back, ready to storm the better stages with their now widely acclaimed live reputation. They themselves describe their music as 'the bastard son of Mastodon and Kyuss'.