The Sword Live at the Worcester Palladium, 09/20/2011
I’ve already sung the praises of The Sword’s Warp Riders album here, but seeing them live is an entire other level of awesome. I was fortunate enough to get myself right up front, as you can see by my photo above, but judging by the crowd’s reaction, they didn’t disappoint no matter where one stood.
The Sword’s set was abbreviated due to them not being the headliner, but they still managed to rip through their popular songs, including “Freya” and “Maiden, Mother & Crone.” They also played “The Chronomancer II - Nemesis,” which despite having tons of progressive style change-ups, The Sword navigated through its details with ease. The entire band, including their new drummer (like Spinal Tap, they’ve had a few as of late), are damn impressive live musicians.
Simply put, if you’re looking for some Black Sabbath inspired metal with a bit of speed, these guys will not disappoint you. Catch The Sword live near you.
