The Sword - Mist & Shadow (audio)

[@hobsygobsworn7776]

There is much to a sword. We've seen the rough edges of a battle worn sword by this band. We've seen the details and the lines of a sword from this band. But now we are seeing the hilt of a sword, wrapped in soft leather and ready for the swordsman for when next he might call upon its strength. This is why The Sword is "the sword." Just like there is much detail to a sword, there is much detail to this band, and from the rough edges, to the soft leather of the hilt, there is nothing to not love, for a sword is not a sword without it's roughness and it's grace.

[@Doomdougie]

This is a awesome description of the band

[@jiveturkey124]

This song/album isnt about ripping shit up guys, its about chillen hard as fuck, smoking a fatty, and relaxing. This is literally some of the best Stoner Rock I have ever heard, its easily memorable, and sounds like the background song to a great evening with a bunch of friends. In other words just enjoy this shit guys, The Sword is telling you guys to have fun and relax and everyone wanna get pissed it aint Winter Wolves II, that shit was like 10 years ago boys.

[@boobengarden666]

jiveturkey124 Dude thank you! I'm a bigger fan of Warp Riders then the others admittedly (Which still had monster riffs but the sensitive ears of longtime metal fans seem to eschew the slightest decibel alteration) and am getting annoyed at how most can't just sit back and enjoy the sweet sounds of throwback rock!

[@dhedetrc]

boobengarden666 same here!!

[@liamhackett7997]

This album is gonna make so laid back out I'll be horizontal. From Age of Winters all the way to Warp Riders this is just logical progression, they're making the music they want to make and good for them.

[@Randall_Kildare]

+jiveturkey124 word.... now, pass that shiet *cough cough*

[@gagebowers6249]

jiveturkey124 well said bro...hail the sword. Amazing riff and song writers

[@jonathanbarrett7009]

makes me miss living out in Arizona, chilling in the desert mountains smoking a fatty, far away from the city. Loving this album so far

[@johnshaffer7550]

Can't believe these guys are calling it quits. When the news broke this week, I felt like one of my best friends had died. I know the music will live on, but there will be no more new albums and concerts and that's sad. So glad I saw them live a couple times. One of my very favorite bands

[@Marps2016]

The low country album is absolutely incredible. Not only did they completely redevelop their sound with high country but they also showed how versatile their sound was. Low country > high country.

[@alexs5394]

I wrote this album off pretty much immediately when it came out. Coming back around almost 10 years later when I haven't listened to the sword in years, it's way better than I remember. Bummer I didn't see that when it first dropped

[@4thworldwilderness390]

Every band evolves their sound, and most go from rough and heavy to softer and polished. Don't despair the flow of creative work, experience it for what it is.

[@davidrojas6457]

It's very easy to miss the beauty in the pure simplicity of this track. This is just pure Sword and nothing else.

[@debiate5]

I'm really digging this more mellow, psychedelic sound on the new album.

[@bitfreakazoid]

Damn this song is so fucking good.

[@gamingro2930]

It is

[@undericeaxeman]

This is my favorite The Sword album so far! My favorite songs are 1. Mist & Shadow 2. Seriously Mysterious 3. The DreamTheives 4. The Bees of Spring

[@xmulletxtb4148]

I love apocryphon the whole album but this is some goood shit

[@technicallytrey303]

As far as all the naysayers go, yes this album as far as the 3 songs pre-released isn't as metal as their older albums but that doesn't make it any less awesome! The new album could melt your face off with the rest of the tracks for all we know! You just can't compare their albums to one another bc they're all different. Age of winters will always be my favorite and go the hardest but TO EACH THEIR OWN. I love seeing this band's growth over the albums and as far as JD's vocals go this is his best work yet! Forever a Sword fan, Rock On fellas can't wait to see yall back in GA!!

[@Implorethedarksky]

When I first heard this album, I was weary but I gave a solid chance and I must say that this is a hell of song. I would have made few differences on the album overall myself but this definitely makes it worth it.

[@jaimeivanmorales6766]

It´s wonderful to hear the song you like and that the video of that song is in the desert near your home. The deserts of San Luis Potosí are beautiful and mystical

[@Shy_Hulud]

I genuinely cannot comprehend the complaining. This sounds like The Sword. Plain and simple and you know what? I love it just as much as all their other stuff. Sure their are songs here and there I do not care for but foe thr most part I love it wll. The Sword sounds like The Sword, simple as that.

[@hellsoul0]

Brandon Meadows i honestly thought the Swords were trying for a Desert Scene sound (kyuss, Queens of the stone age, EtC) which is just adore so... im loving this track

[@Shy_Hulud]

hellsoul0 You know I got that vibe too and I am SOOOO ok with that influence being mixed in seeing as I love QoTSA. ALL HAIL GINGER ELVIS!

[@hellsoul0]

Brandon Meadows man, he really fucking feels like a reincarnation of Elvis in red hair huh? i love all this side project too ,"dessert Session, Eagles of death metal, (mother fucking them crooked vultures with those three" im already looking forward to the new QOTSA album whenever it comes out lol

[@dpeab11370]

+hellsoul0 yup... Groovy.

[@DawnPatrol21]

Its a great album, people. Get over it. Bands change. People change. Deal with it.

[@jawtheloyal7758]

if u can't get into this, it's not your fault- u will one day...

[@mohammedaljamal2138]

I've been privileged to attend their concert in Columbia, Missouri. That was the best time of my life.

[@Breakbeatz2591980]

Slow and groovy. Let the album drop before thy judgement.

[@debbydeprati8789]

Fleet Admiral Pufflez album dropped...weak as fuck...very sad...

[@debbydeprati8789]

Patrick Spence tell that to slayer. and lamb of god. etc etc...

[@FeastOvGoreglutton]

+Debby DePrati did you see them on their tour for this album?

[@Breakbeatz2591980]

+aaron Saw them tonight at Neighborhood Theater. If you have doubts go see them live. Heavy as ever.

[@FeastOvGoreglutton]

Fleet Admiral Pufflez That's why I was asking him, the new songs sound just as heavy as all their other material. People were even moshing to the new songs. Including this song.

[@pamreis]

Why I just found this now and outta nowhere ? But I'm grateful, holy shit 🔥🔥🤘🏽 that's so damn amzing 😫

[@joshua_wherley]

The first time I paid attention to The Sword was when a friend of mine was excited about "High Country". I figured I knew about this band (I heard "Freya" on Guitar Hero) so I might as well check out the new album. I thought, this is good stuff but never ventured beyond HC. Then my brother played something from "Warp Riders". I was like, "that's The Sword?!" He said, "yeah...?" I thought, dang I didn't realize they could be that heavy. Now HC has a weird spot for me lol it's notably different from their other stuff but it was the album that piqued my interest. I don't listen to them that frequently anymore. I saw them when they toured to support "Used Future", and I'd say I liked that album a bit more. But they played HC & UF material almost exclusively. I don't mind that stuff, in fact I was pretty stoked to hear "Sea of Green" live. But I was really hoping for something like "How Heavy This Axe". Hopefully they'll get back together and tour again. I'd like to see them with a more comprehensive set list. Ah well!

[@TheMcgreary]

honestly as we enter the autumn and the colder months this is exactly the chill, smooth kind of music that I needed

[@loganmann5238]

"why do people wonder if there is evil in the world? if it's lurking in the darkness until its plans can unfurl when it's standing before you in the clear light of day in a finely tailored suit with a smile on its face"

[@victorgoes4368]

This song & video are literally a psychedelic trip report. I didn't see it then, but I see it now. It's beautiful either way. Props to this awesome band for having the guts to try something new!

[@LocoDirewolf]

Second best song on the album, just behind "Dreamthieves", IMO. The album has a mellower feel than their earlier stuff, but it's definitely them. There are a couple rotten eggs on the album though... Still the best metal band to come out in generations!

[@kimholden2381]

Sounds great! So mellow and relaxing but still epic!

[@gaiox]

Wonderful both song and clip

[@dangramful]

Who wants to hear the same shit over and over, they change their sound from album to album. This sounds like some vintage early 70's trippy laid back shit. If it was a different band, a lot of people would probably love this album. I think it sounds great, they have an awesome catalog, although "Warp Riders" I wasn't too big on, but everything else is great.

[@methshin1]

For me, it was Apocryphon that didn't really vibe with me, but I totally agree with this perspective.

[@truthseeker5120]

Finally some stuff I can listen to when I'm stoned or generally in a mellow mood.

[@redcthulhu]

This is straight-up Black Sabbath and I love it.

[@Acehol449]

Mind blown! What a fn groove! Feeling this shit.

[@umj199]

This band is amazing!

[@rac50172015]

If nostalgia could make a sound, you would hear the sword jamming their tunes.

[@codyclark7561]

@0:42 idk why but when I hear this part I always imagine a 700hp Challenger Hellcat doing a huge 4th gear burnout

[@nickmat994]

This is such a great record. I haven't listened to an album from front to back this much since AEnima.

[@jamesfrazier4005]

Yesssssssss.. i befriend you now

[@tannerslomko]

It kind of has a Kyuss vibe to it. I haven't liked anything by them after Age of Winters bc I felt like they didn't change enough from album to album. I'll definitely buy this though. Really awesome.

[@nathanbaca5131]

This and Dreamthieves are my favorites from high country

[@Stewart.george]

loving the new album fellas, getting a very black sabbath vibe from this particular song. honestly never heard a bad song from you guys so your obviously doing something right! will definitely get the 12" of this :)

[@Vojife]

What do they mean "(audio)"? This is one of the best music videos ever made.

[@Aceshigh420MrsB]

Sooo trippy man mad awesome music

[@killalavilla]

From what I've heard of this lp, I'm saying more Thin Lizzy and BOC than what they'd been doing. I love this band. I'll give the entire album a spin.

[@adrianbatman68]

better then many right now for sure love it

[@Pulseless666]

I cannot wait to hear the rest of this album

[@renedaniel3066]

High country is their best LP!

[@kevingordon669]

another bad ass song from these guys

[@eryanusa69]

it will always be home to me

[@guitargangster645]

Bad-ass as usual, keep doing what you're doin' bladed weapon for cutting and thrusting

[@magneto44]

great song guys, well done

[@robmilsom]

Holy shit! This is amazing! Why has it taken me 8 days to realise this has been uploaded?!?!

[@2ndnickthegreek992]

Excellent.

[@shermansmith1331]

man, this stuff is so good

[@jakeandrean5022]

My favorite music , damn!

[@nathanbaca5131]

Searched for this song and top results were Pippin singing to Lord Denethor, last Steward of Gondor in Return of the King. Fitting for The Sword😂

[@pollstersky5731]

this is awesome... and cool!

[@michaeldoerksen2841]

Still very much the Sword, just more laid back. I'm sure they will have a monster riffage song on this new album somewhere, just a slight evolution is all

[@TriggerHappyJim2]

Seriously groovy. Old Sword was great, new Sword is great.

[@oussamazoghlami]

souds like led zeppelin style, love this

[@schachere621]

I was skeptical art first, I really did not like the direction they took on the last album, but I think they figured it out on this one, great album very chill but heavy at the same time

[@adrianoa.j.5788]

R.I.P. The Sword

[@Jamie.Laszlo]

I dunno. I feel like it needs to be sped up from SLP to SP.

[@adamkovacs8949]

Jamie Laszlo what's SLP and SP? :) Btw, are you Hungarian or do you have a Hungarian relative? :)

[@JAFOpty]

Lol I got it... Its probably in EP...

[@Jamie.Laszlo]

***** I'm 1/4 Hungarian. And SLP, SP and EP were speeds on VCR machines. SP was the fastest speed. And this video is supposed to look like a VHS tape playing on a VCR in SLP speed. So I'm saying it sounds like the song, in general, needs to be sped up.

[@robmilsom]

Jamie Laszlo I think it should be slowed down even more :D

[@WalyB01]

Great stuff!

[@sdthor27]

Life is short. Trip hard.

[@journeyintothebible]

I was not a fan of Warp Riders. I'm disappointed in myself neglecting them for ten years, to find they've done some fabulous stuff recently.

[@scottnorris68]

I don't know why people are bitching... Sounds GREAT...

[@thaumatik]

Seriously Mysterious.. Euangelion.

[@rarevidz]

Magnificent!

[@kevinphillips5845]

The only problem with these songs is the trail of haters falling off the bandwagon...

[@modkot1155]

I'm seeing these guys in like two weeks at the Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola. Can't fucking wait. I'm just wondering if this tour is promoting this album or if they're gonna play a good mix from every album

[@TheSchoolyD]

Well this does sound like Sword, even though toned down somewhat. But it is them. Not all the rest of the album though, that's the problem... At least the singer sounds somewhat more into it - which was probably my only complain about previous LPs.

[@XxIchigoXHalibelXx]

+Sephi D What are you talking about? This is most CERTAINLY them. I've listened to the entire album and I can confirm it. This is a bit more classic rock and psychedelic than their earlier stuff but that's totally fine. This feels like a natural transition from Apocryphon. While Apocryphon and other albums were good on their own, they don't fit together NEAR as well as this one. Silver Petals doesn't fit on the album. That's the one song I can honestly say sounds disjointed from the rest of it. Everything else sounds great. Essentially, to me this album is The Sword-lite. Basically what another commentor said: The band just turned off the "metal" setting on their gear, dropped the doom-y toning, and slowed down their composition. This is most certainly still The Sword.

[@georger.sutton2379]

Oh yea...now this is good music to trip on...Oh yea...

[@rich-lf1bm]

Long live the Sword of doom

[@speedwolf5212]

Nice!

[@RicardoLopez-wl6yp]

Reminds me of ASG. Not a bad thing.

[@winterfrost99]

Did they change guitar tuning at all for this album? Sounds like D standard instead of C standard.

[@ChrisRinaldiMusic]

+mateo jackson I'm pretty sure it's E flat.

[@dayngray2165]

+mateo jackson Yea it's Eb, but also A432 instead of the usual A440, apparently.

[@loganmann5238]

+Dayn Gray 432 hz ftw

[@corneluserasmus2214]

some sort of revival is happening here.... goosebumps revival

[@metalhed1977]

Fuck. This song is just goddam good.

[@formaldehyde6535]

So fucking good.

[@stephenmcguire9934]

man that is great tuneage. love that intro

[@candleflint415]

It's summertime, I got my hat on backwards and it's time to fucken party

[@akrmki3389]

WOOOOOooooooOOoooo! Awesome :D

[@theLukinhass]

Ooooh, that's so nice! Goddamn!

[@brianpalos1]

TABS!! WE NEED TABSS!!!

[@ghostburgers4284]

I don’t know about you guys but I’m ready for these hidden masters to die.

[@riffmaniaco3368]

Stoner rock !!!

[@chlenz]

Anyone else like this album much more than Used Future? Maybe it's just me but it seems like they tried too hard to revive their past energy to please fans instead of embracing this chiller more organic side of themselves

[@grindstone4910]

0:44 if you don't get a chub from this...

[@WhereTheAncientDwell]

The time on the video is one second before the time on the screen, frustrating as fuck!

[@MrJohnMarbles]

super hot fire

[@lyken456]

Sounds to me like they are turning a bit prog. Not a bad thing, just different.

[@alpaca_growing_kit]

Top quality stoner shit. Nice sabbath vibes.

[@jamesfrazier4005]

Get over yourselves, it's a great album.. i would have NOT listened to the album if it was the same as the others. People personally change and so does their music. If a band doesn't evolve, they aren't worth listening too. And The Sword changed in spades.

[@s_u_l_f_u_r]

Sounds very Graveyard.

[@mikejacobs4482]

fuckin right

[@derfgodz8106]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JMFricks]

I think it's just jarring because I'm used to hearing more traditional metal vocals.

[@pleadguitar]

The problem I'm having with the new stuff is the mix is weak sounding. Kinda thin and lifeless in my opinion. Needs more oomph!

[@brettkrasusky7561]

Yee 🔥

[@lvl99dust]

funkadelic.

[@NocolasLive]

i love The Sword, and i'm fine when a bands sound morphs across albums. but this a shift in the wrong direction for me. if this were another band i'd dig it, but tell me it's The Sword and i wonder where the heaviness went. i hope the next one gets back to the shield breaking riffs they started with.

[@NocolasLive]

Euan Gaul​​ I get what you mean. mastodon for example, they're sound across all albums has evoloved, yet it's still mastodon.( iron maiden too ). But my feeling on this is that yeah it's not bad. But The Sword had their own sound and style that others try to copy or mimic. But High Country sounds like their the ones mimicking, trying to be Thin Lizzy or something. It's only natural that their sound would change. But I'm worried that the album after this one will be even more Thin Lizzy/Zz Top-esque. I'm not saying make age of winters over and over again. I'm just saying be The Sword. To me this is not very swordy.

[@NocolasLive]

Euan Gaul yeah I understand. I just really dig the heaviness they had. This might grow on me. I only time will tell, but I hope there's a renaissance album where they are able to rediscover the heavy riffs and groove from the past with these new mellow jams. Again I dig the music, but knowing it's the sword, it makes me feel uneasy. We'll see what the future holds.

[@sycoslut2002]

+Nicko zsaraH I'm the same. I'm going to get the album regardless and hope it grows on me or becomes something else. But everyone is to hung up on on it changing or not changing. To be honest with most bands I don't mind if they pump out the same type of stuff over and over because the orginal sound/music is why I got into it in the 1st place and if I feel like listening to something that sounds different I'll go listen to something different, but always know (hopefully) I can go back to a new album and get what i was looking for. I understand bands need for themselves to change but I see it on a totally selfish level where I don't need a band to cater to all my musical needs. If I feel like something softer I'll listen to it somehwere else. If I fell like listening to some big riffage I'll put on a sword album maybe. I don't watch horror movies and hope that the genre evolved into something else. I watch it to see horror.

[@sycoslut2002]

+Nicko zsaraH I'm the same. I'm going to get the album regardless and hope it grows on me or becomes something else. But everyone is to hung up on on it changing or not changing. To be honest with most bands I don't mind if they pump out the same type of stuff over and over because the orginal sound/music is why I got into it in the 1st place and if I feel like listening to something that sounds different I'll go listen to something different, but always know (hopefully) I can go back to a new album and get what i was looking for. I understand bands need for themselves to change but I see it on a totally selfish level where I don't need a band to cater to all my musical needs. If I feel like something softer I'll listen to it somehwere else. If I fell like listening to some big riffage I'll put on a sword album maybe. I don't watch horror movies and hope that the genre evolved into something else. I watch it to see horror.

[@johanneszeiler2380]

The only reason of fhe new stuff is Weed!

[@DarkKnight-ft1sx]

Aaarrrrrr aaarrggghhhh