The Sword - Fire Lances of the Ancient Hyperzephyrians [Official Video]

Here's the video for the first single of The Sword's new album Gods of the Earth. Directed by Michael Colao and Josh Litwhiler.

[@bluntedatbirth1]

The Sword almost completely emulates what I love to hear from Heavy Metal/Classic Rock.

[@johnnymonster2128]

It's like Ozzy, Death Metal, a Les Paul and a bag of some kind ass bud got down with some heavy baby makin' and 9 months later the Les Paul popped out the Antichrist known as George RR Martin.

[@kalahauoli355]

Our legends tell of weapons Wielded by kings of old Crafted by evil wizards Unholy to behold We seek the fire lances That slew the ancient race The world where they were masters Now lays in waste

[@05EVORS]

Corona bio-weapons Bill Gates co-created to sell his vaccine and kill off 'extras'

[@Jagger-Tyr_13]

Literally what's gonna happen if we let conservative Trumpers take over.

[@joelkurowski7129]

@@Jagger-Tyr_13 you really don't pay attention at all to what candidates or their supporters actually say, do you? Trump was the most anti-war president we've had since maybe Carter. Meanwhile, the Democrats have created absolute chaos in the Middle East by knocking over just about every country that they could. Not to mention starting a new Cold War with Russia. I don't care what news you watch, just watch something. Even people brainwashed by MSNBC and CNN aren't this ignorant.

[@Ivan-bk9xs]

@@Jagger-Tyr_13 rent free

[@user-sp6os6tc2r]

@@Jagger-Tyr_13 Literally didn't happen after 4 years of Trump being president. Get a new mental illness please, this one is extremely tired.

[@DARTHNECRION]

This should 've been in the Fallout 3 soundtrack as some kind of secret heavy metal radio station run by the Raiders... That would've been so kickass...

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

Hi from 2024. Fk video games.

[@TreUpshur]

@@dont.ripfuller6587huh

[@Squirrely95]

How fuckin cool... just found the best music video of all time

[@rumblebeast08]

Easily one of my favorite songs from these guys.

[@beegojeeson1834]

Probably their heaviest riff too. Makes me want to mosh

[@Randall_Kildare]

Awesome homage to 'Heavy Metal' the cinematic cartoon , here in this video. Wouldn't expect anything less from the coolest bunch of fella's in metal \m/

[@ancientvaults]

And an episode of Thundarr the Barbarian.

[@korosawa-3]

I found it more of an homage to Ralph Bakshi, personally & would love to see The Sword collaborate with him on a feature-length animated film in the same vein as Wizards...

[@metalred74]

Easily one of the BEST and most visually STUNNING videos that I've ever had the good fortune to see! It fits very well with the song too!

[@CalindaSharisse]

have you seen movies? are you from the post apocalyptic future that this video is in and you've ever seen movies on film reels by candlelight like that guy at the beginning? This is gloriously bad.

[@metalred74]

To each his or her own...

[@CalindaSharisse]

i did say it was gloriously bad. it isn't unwatchable. this is like.. bad in just the right amount so it is enjoyable to watch.

[@Ryderman2000]

@@CalindaSharisse this is like emulated 80's metal aesthetic bad, but in the best way. I love it. Admit it, if you were listening to Black Sabbath etc back then and you saw this music video, you'd be losing your mind 😂

[@jamesmckernan]

DUDE! Love the "Wizards"/"Heavy Metal" feel to this video! Awesome rotoscoping! LONG LIVE METAL!

[@bobshankar]

Reminds me of "Wizards" by Ralph Bakshi.

[@JLWing77]

Not only was that song awesome, Whoever made this video is a visual genius!

[@dsrocknroller]

well guys I'm 43 and an "old" metal head and all I can say is that these guys ROCK - so tired of the cookie monster/screaming vocals of so many new bands --- THE SWORD knows what heavy metal is all about. They are the future of metal and it's a good one - the roots are in the PAST - they even use classic gear. Awesome!

[@allenfailla1577]

We've crossed the burning wasteland Sought out forgotten tombs Within this shattered planet Beneath a broken moon We live amongst the ruins Where cities once did rise From graves of fallen nations Watch hollow eyes In our time we have seen Untold pain and suffering Our legends tell of weapons Wielded by kings of old Crafted by evil wizards Unholy to behold We seek the fire lances That slew the ancient race The world where they were masters Now lays in waste In your time you will see Endless death and misery Invoke myth and prophecy All you know shall cease to be

[@theinfamousmrmeow]

Was initially surprised to see the Bakshi LOTR style rotoscoping here, but it just works so damn well.

[@cristiansosa1512]

Such an awesome video.

[@slipmuffin]

Sick tune,sick video.Brilliant.Love THE SWORD

[@charredoakfilms]

Badasssssssss. We're proud to know you, Mike & Josh. Killer video.

[@Macdaknife12]

only a select few could view whats in the box (without being charged by the contents)..a partical excelerator is needed for the next phase... lol awesome video much class!! starwars meets dune meets the exodus meets..the flux capacitor.. (as in could b yesterday or 1000 years).. either way awesome video and well put together.. been a while since i first viewed it.. but it hasn't lost its shine yet..

[@FirstLast-up1fy]

Reminds me of that movie "heavy metal" from the 80's... Love these guys!

[@stevenshipman6290]

Tyler Porter nice pic devil up

[@klowand88]

saw them yesterday live...great sound great music...

[@kgb3559]

This is the most excellent music video I have ever seen!

[@rebel32degrees]

Great video. This band's new album is sick too. Hoping to catch them on tour this winter.

[@Rolandzebub]

Indeed. Really cool video.

[@joseph21394]

absolutely amazing. incredible riffs, great drumming. full of energy. this is the shit.

[@kazoshay]

saw them live this past summer, such an awesome band!!

[@lightningshredder5605]

Love the production on this record

[@alfieglass]

love the artwork!!

[@ligerman30]

the rotoscoping in this video is badass

[@ihopeiexist]

awesome.

[@FuzzAmatic5000]

These guys are the embodiment of all that is awesome and kickass about hard rock/metal. I just might have a new favorite band.

[@eaglenook]

I want more ! This band cranks. Well worth a listen.

[@MarvDawk]

Masterpiece of cinema

[@TheVintageEngineer]

I'm just glancing over these posts cause I'm too busy watching an AWESOME VIDEO! Can't wait for their third album!

[@onevoice1968010]

Mastodon , Baroness , The Sword , and Opeth are my fav. bands

[@Larrystrawberry]

lets be fwends

[@buckfuttler2877]

my man.

[@edergonzalez7997]

Thanks to this comment I found Opeth, and man they're amazing! How did I not know about them, I have no idea.

[@madmammoth9022]

Same but instead of opeth it's Red Fang

[@i_sawed_the_demons]

Check out ASG bro

[@MutteringUrchin]

@EyeOnTheTV I had to come back here and say you weren't wrong. Got the album last week. It is HEAVY. Nice little hidden variation of a track at the end as well.

[@TheGoblin1975]

perhaps the finest moment for the sword

[@shnapkracklepop3049]

I have loved this song since 2008! The Sword create great albums! They are great artists and I support them fully!

[@Benteiron]

This is probably the best music video i have ever seen.

[@Kissa3]

the most best music video ever to be seen !

[@haboriginal24]

What a wicked vid.

[@ghostburgers4284]

The guy with the axes at the end basically stopped a nother nuke from launching.

[@Terribletom26]

i knew the song way before the clip.. the song is amazing but the clip just blew my mind! so awesome!! 5/5!

[@FreakaZoidInatorTron]

Epic video Awesome song Epicly Awesome band!

[@CyricRO]

YEAH, a bright look into the future!!

[@utubbombz]

that was the single greatest thing ive ever seen. i love the style its like the old cartoon lotr movie.

[@Kantankruz]

Great Clip, Great Band. Bring on the 3rd Album!

[@joshuapitz4906]

So sick

[@dr.magnusnyhusurgentcarebar]

Been listening to these guys on Pandora for years. Never thought to see if they had anything on KZbin. Doh! If I was smart I wouldn't work construction.

[@JoshuaStandingHarvey]

what a strrange video. i love the sword

[@ManicThreat]

awsome. hopefully the next video continues where this one left off

[@Adi-megatron]

Where the fck this band came from out of nowhere on YT. I like it, awesome!!!

[@jervonics2112]

Simply Amazing! This video is like Heavy Metal(the movie) on DMT.....

[@Calymos]

This is pretty much awesome, yeah.

[@Wayzor_]

Hyperzephyrians, one of my favorite words.

[@lowercase18]

It looks like they're carrying the arc of the covenant. Awesome stuff

[@dailydent]

man all these people hating the band... i just heard them an i love there old school tone. people who hate are fools, just leave it alone. if you people ranted about every single sound you don't like you'd probebly pass out from the lack of air. please give it a rest. for all our sakes.

[@Camaristhehero]

God damn this video reminds me so much of Heavy Metal. So much so, I'm going to watch it now lol

[@GuilleGobierno]

Great band!! I just discovered it through a friend... ¡At last I have something to combine with Danava in my playlists!

[@phil562]

I'd love to see a fan video using footage from Wizards.

[@ReverendBenzo]

I'm going to go see them Sat. night. Can't wait.

[@spastheghost]

First time hearing this song and I couldn't stop headbanging

[@slayer285]

one of the greatest bands alive !

[@MarvDawk]

epic!!!!

[@Larrystrawberry]

This song completely captures the imagination. A master piece. Nuff said.

[@winterblackwolf]

I like the post-apocalyptic video and the Ralph Bakshi-style animation.

[@andremoura]

Fantástico.

[@lhchannel1363]

Its just like early Slayer meets early Black Sabbath! Epic!!

[@Zerojimm]

I know, it kicks ass!

[@connormclean9610]

Why can’t I stop listening to this song?

[@andrewg367]

My favorite song!!! bad ass!

[@hondashadowfrontcaliperrebuild]

Cant believes they're over now. RIP the sword

[@ryanwooden783]

They are touring with Clutch at the moment. They did a hell of a job. Check the dates and get a show in.

[@ChachaChapati]

@@ryanwooden783 Now--December 2022--they sadly _are_ over. Clutch still around!

[@BlackJesus1992]

The rotoscoping style animation reminds me of the 1978 Bashki Lord of the Rings film.

[@heavymetla666]

The sword is awesome live. \m/

[@Nortatem]

I love this video reminds me of the Roto-scoping Animation of WIZZARDS and Lord of the Rings (1977 cartoon)

[@Ak0tnik]

Awesome band!!

[@MarvDawk]

Metal mastery!

[@jdavidson091]

Such a great song... I'm seeing them in October can't fuckin wait

[@DystopianEmpire01]

Sweet.

[@dlm9090]

Holy fuck this song is amazing. Video gives me goosebumps. True to form for The Sword, both the video and song leave me wanting more from the epic tales they tell

[@downvan77]

I'm getting more addicted to these guys everyday! They're keeping so much shit alive through their own stuff it's unreal. And to this guy who says all there songs sound too much alike. Dude, how many great bands can be accused of this? Be serious. Who cares! If metal and great rock n' roll are going to continue to survive great bands like this are going to be a big part of it!

[@rich-lf1bm]

This album is great.

[@mikeywarrior]

this is my favorite band of all time! THE SWORD FTW!!!!

[@JetSpeed3r]

Good Song!

[@theNickRYG]

Now this is a fucking music video.

[@jdavidson091]

@helterskelter1178 Sounds awesome I can't wait

[@Blastomorpha]

This reminds me a lot the old movie "Heavy Metal".

[@FirstnameLastname-ny7ck]

Fuckin' kick-ass, Brother!

[@countjulian]

"The legends tell of weapons, Wielded by kings of old, Crafted by evil wizards, Unholy to behold."

[@kalahauoli355]

Nukes

[@nikolailinden-vrnle5824]

Most epic title for a song EVER! :-P

[@cyborgtroy]

1:32 - "Ya that looks shopped. I can tell from the pixels."

[@Wagsmonger]

JOSSS 🌋🔥

[@Raigeki135]

i fucking love the deer with flaming antlers in this video, so fucking awesome.

[@gumballthechewy]

From what I've gathered from the lyrics I think they're talking about nuclear armageddon. The "Fire Lances" are the nukes, the "Kings of Old" world leaders and "Evil Wizards" the scientists who created them.

[@BrooDxD]

every time you are listening this song, one planet blow up

[@WholeFuture]

gnarly!!!1

[@madchemist5926]

Our legends tell of weapons/wielded by kings of old/crafted by evil wizards/unholy to behold. Gotta love those lyrics.

[@angrybeer]

i love the star wars sand ppl references

[@stankylittleangus]

This is some bad ass, old school shit. It reminds me of when I first got into metal, listening to Paranoid by Sabbath and thinking it was completely epic. The video is hardcore too, I love the concept.

[@Jagger-Tyr_13]

I want this song in the Mad Max: Furiosa movie.

[@library_andy]

Fuckin' sick band. I love the whole Ralph Bakshi feel to the video.

[@helterskelter1178]

What day cause I'm seeing them on the 3rd of Oct. in Portland I saw them 2yrs ago

[@OldWorldAmerican]

Fantastic use of rotoscope for depicting a tripped out sci-fi ballad! Great song, the video compliments it perfectly. But where have I seen an Elk with burning antlers before? It seems so familiar.