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THE REVIEW
Let's inaugurate my new account with the review of a 2006 album.
"Age Of Winters" is the first, powerful album by "The Sword", a Texan quartet that plays a mix between Stoner and Doom Metal and visited our country on the occasion of the Metallica concert on July 22, 2008, in Bologna, giving us a performance overall not bad.
The album consists of nine tracks, all seasoned with distorted guitars, double bass, almost plaintive vocals, and very heavy riffing in the style of Black Sabbath.
From the intro "Celestial Crown", we are catapulted into an ocean of heaviness and Norse mythology that continues with "Barael's Blade" and the splendid "Freya", the backbone of the album. We continue our magical journey through the powerful drumming of "Winter's Wolves" and "The Horned Goddess", to then arrive at the slow intro of "Iron Swan", another key track of the album.
The following two tracks follow the standard set by the previous ones, while the concluding "Ebethron" once again showcases the drummer's skills in a brief yet intense solo.
So what to expect from these "The Sword"? A lot of heaviness (something I will never tire of repeating) and a lot of passion.
Is all this enough to make a good Heavy album? In my opinion, yes.
So let's unleash ourselves with some good old Headbanging listening to "Age Of Winters".
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The Sword's 2006 debut album 'Age of Winters' delivers a powerful blend of stoner and doom metal with heavy riffs and mythological themes. The nine-track album showcases strong drumming and deeply influenced Black Sabbath-style guitar work. Key tracks such as 'Freya' and 'Iron Swan' stand out for their musical richness. Overall, this album is praised for its heaviness and passion, making it a notable heavy metal release.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
The Sword
The Sword are an American heavy metal band from Austin, Texas, formed in 2003. Known for massive, Sabbath‑tinged riffs and myth/sci‑fi themes, they broke out with Age of Winters, expanded their scope with the concept‑driven Warp Riders, and later shifted toward leaner hard rock on High Country. Core members include J.D. Cronise, Kyle Shutt, and Bryan Richie; the band concluded activities in 2022.06 Reviews
