The Sword have announced their first European tour dates since 2015
with the recently reunited band slating a trio of intimate club performances alongside festival appearances
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
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 band will play a pair of Texas shows: April 10 at the Granada Theater (Dallas) and April 11 at Paper Tiger (San Antonio)
Additional performances will be announced soon
The Sword will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Warp Riders will a special trek along the West Coast
Revealed <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFA1WqRtey/" target="_blank">today</a>
the trek kicks off on August 17 at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom
and it’ll conclude on August 30 at The Bellwether in Los Angeles
The Sword will perform Warp Riders in full each night
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol and Pink Fuzz will be the supporting acts for this trek
Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday (May 2) at 10 a.m. local time <a href="https://linktr.ee/theswordofficial" target="_blank">here</a>. Prior to the West Coast trek, The Sword will embark on a <a href="https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/the-sword-announce-2025-european-tour" target="_blank">tour across Europe</a>.
August 20 Salt Lake City, UT Metro Music Hall
August 27 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
August 28 Pioneertown, CA Pappy &amp; Harriet’s
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