The Sword - Freya (video)

This is the official video for the song "Freya" by Sword. One of my favourite songs, and a very well directed video, I might add. Play it LOUD!!!
For more info on the band (especially on tours), check out www.swordofdoom....
And for a great blog-like account of the band's touring with Metallica, check: www.austinchron...
P.S.1: Sorry about the poor video & audio quality - I don't have a better one...
P.S.2: If ads appear, I have virtually NOTHING to do with them. Install AdBlockPlus and have a nice day.

[@johnkimble509]

The most under-rated band EVER. I bet Age of Winters is played in Valhalla on a 24/7 loop.

[@bloodySunday77]

I've seen them open for Clutch and they were very good and tight. And yes, we can say Metallica have been around for a few years to know a good band when they see one.

[@Wes1487]

I feel honored to have just learned some of these riffs....so killer...🤘🤘

[@rudraxhitman]

Pretty sure the sound was recorded with someone's left nostril.

[@SirAlexOfTheGuitar]

That groove...amazing. I was so happy when I just randomly figured out most of this song on guitar one day :D could not stop playing it for like three weeks.

[@jrheadley2111]

Black Sabbath and the Sword proving metal doesn't have to be fast to kick ass. Love 'em both!!

[@bloodySunday77]

Oh yes! I am really happy for them... seeing them haul their gear on a minivan by themselves (without any roadies or help from the venue staff) and droving off to the next gig is a very rock'n'roll scene, but they deserve to be in the big league... :-)

[@rebel32degrees]

This band always seems to kill it live. Digging Apocryphon as well. Hopefully catch them on tour this winter?

[@bryanhumemusic]

Is anyone else completely stoked on the new album? Apocryphon is all I've been listening to lately. Love seeing this band always growing to new heights.

[@SanguineUltima]

You sound like a noble soul... It makes me glad knowing that there are still people like you in the world. Much honor to you and yours.

[@jtanasychuk19]

These drums are so awesome especially starting at 3:32

[@CatDamon]

These guys are going to be big. I haven't seen or heard anything like them since Black Sabbath/Metallica. I don't say that very often!!!

[@deuddersun]

That was fucking excellent.

[@butterp7]

This is my favorite song from GH2!! Great good old fashion loud rock and roll song!!

[@_bobbay]

these guys kick ass live! both me and my girlfriend never heard of them till the metallica concert and we were both headbanging to them, everybody needs to see metallica and these guys, well worth the money

[@MarthaMartian]

This makes my nordic ancestors inside rumble and dance. Good therapy for a middle-aged chick like me.

[@bloodySunday77]

Although I haven't come closer than a mile to this video game, it's good to see that they are starting to get some recognition...

[@MrFancyPants0000]

It's Sony/BMG. Kemado is the "independent" label of the band who has a distribution agreement with Sony/BMG's RED distribution. I've talked to the band before about video tapping their set. Told them I'd eventually post on youtube and get them a copy. They were cool about it. What smaller band would not want their performances broadcast across the globe in a relatively easy searchable format?

[@RockMumia]

You uploaded the video in my birthday. :D Thanks for the gift. ^^

[@Zirkalaritz]

I love how, even with crap quality, these songs sound AWESOME. I hate awesome songs condemned to sound like crap because they were made too early. Rock on!

[@JohnnyPM14]

I love this song. I saw them play it live opening for Metallica in November, great show.

[@jrheadley2111]

For real, if this band existed in the early 70's they would've conquered the world. Thanks MTV.

[@Gr1mmReal1ty]

all good man, you posted this way the hell back in 08

[@mwallacejam]

Saw the sword in 08. They were opening for metallica. Fucking intense

[@ZombieBringer36]

THANK GOD FOR BANDS LIKE THE SWORD

[@upheredude]

i saw them with metallica too< but we were late cause of my friend so i only heard 2 songs. I was blown away by how well they played tho. And metallica was the most awesome thing iv ever heard in my whole life.

[@bloodySunday77]

I listened to the song (you can find it on KZbin) and I think you've got a point... As for comparing Kiss to Sword, I would only compare them in terms of how successful they were: Kiss, like it or not, were one of the most successful bands in music history, and they were also very influential, too. As for saying who's best, it's very subjective.

[@bruteforceKOR]

saw these guys live with metallica. they are so badass.. i think i have a new fav band

[@bloodySunday77]

I've seen them both, Sword supporting Clutch, and it's a show definitely not to be missed!!

[@corkermeister]

Metallica just announced that The Sword wil be supporting them in Europe for a few gigs this summer! The Big time!

[@bloodySunday77]

Ι completely agree. Although a label can remain independent even if they have an agreement with a multinational for distribution. I've seen it happen, they don't lose any "independent" credit. Not always, anyway. By the way, I just mentioned Sony BMG by chance!!!

[@jdshort21]

I would have to say that the major difference between these guys and the "pioneer bands" mentioned, is that I actually enjoy listening to The Sword.

[@08131988Reaper]

Grats mate you just won the comment of the year!!!!!

[@bloodySunday77]

@DoomMetalSludge I don't know if they are mainstream or not, but it seems just like yesterday that I remember seeing them load their own gear right in front of me onto their tiny van and leave the venue for their next gig. They didn't become known overnight, you know... this probably happened right after their support slot for Metallica, which was pretty simple (Ulrich heard a few of their songs, liked them and asked them to join).

[@tokyogirl18]

Saw these guys last night in Memphis. Fucking. Amazing. Show. They opened up with Freya, and never let up the intensity. I was lucky enough to get to shake their hands and thank them for the experience. PS. I'm posting on my wife's acct, sorry.

[@Method9]

omg do it again with better quality than a toaster

[@AMexicanDelight]

Hey! I remember these guys from Guitar Hero 2, awesome! Oh, and I get to see them live with Metallica tonight @ the Forum...YESS!!!!

[@bloodySunday77]

Yes, the singer has the Mockingbird. Cool, isn't it? Slash was also playing with one. The other guitarist plays with the SG.

[@bloodySunday77]

Well, they are a bit monotonous but nevertheless addictive... and what you said makes sense and would be very interesting to see them follow this path, especially if they introduce some variation in their music - don't forget that they are almost (ALMOST) in the beginning of their existence as a band (although its members have previous experience).

[@mothglitter]

I saw them in Little Rock, AR on 11/22/08. Amazing show!

[@TornadoKidxXx]

Yeah... I agree going to the concert with them 2 and Machine Head... CANT WAIT!!! JAN 30TH!!!

[@KonigdesUrwalds]

Hell yeah. the concert is tonight in boston. im pumped.

[@marcosm3392]

this is so fucking awesome. love the whole 70's garage band sounding kinda rock.

[@bloodySunday77]

@steaminghotnoodles Yes, it does, to be honest... a few people mentioned this in previous comments, too. It has more of a stoner attitude though, a bit less vintage and a bit more modern. Or not... In any case, I know for a fact that they are really nice people and they are not trying to copy Sabbath.

[@writerspen010]

Couldn't really understand most of what he said, but this has a great beat and well-directed video!

[@dcb888]

dude your so right i dosent matter where you discover it as long as you like it fans are fans

[@bloodySunday77]

Yes, the series of comments got mixed up. If you click on "See all comments", you'll see he was talking about Behemoth. And by the way, I would never label Sword as metal, not in a million years, and I am sure the band also feels the same way. "Stoner rock" is much more appropriate.

[@TheMetalGaia]

Damn this song kicks ass.

[@bloodySunday77]

A refreshing piece of history among boring KZbin comments. Indeed, there were eyewitness accounts... of battles that took place around 800 AD. They even wrote about it in their blogs and Twitters.

[@bloodySunday77]

I think so too - I saw them in Belgium supporting Clutch. But their songs are a bit monotonous since they are all in C with downtuning and in the same tempo... I hope they bring in some fresh air in their compositions with their new album.

[@bloodySunday77]

It's not in ITunes? That's weird... if I am not mistaken, they are under Sony BMG now, which would make it available over there... have you checked Amazon? I think they are also selling online songs... (It's nice to support the band - they are not superstars with megabucks, after all... I have both their cds as originals...)

[@RockStar5656]

i just saw these guys last night and they were FUCCIN TIGHT!!!!!

[@bloodySunday77]

@elmariachiterry A bit like them, yes... they must be influenced by them, especially because they were also supporting them on their tour. I guess it must be a compliment because Clutch are absolutely fantastic, very smart and very hard working musicians.

[@StillOn]

Great riffs, great music, great band. :) Hail The Sword! \m/

[@bloodySunday77]

Yes, they are from Austin, Texas, US.

[@zack19862008]

im goin the same show mate, just checkin this band out now for the first time but to be honest im only there for the mighty tallica!

[@bloodySunday77]

Τhat's a pretty cool way of looking at it!!

[@bloodySunday77]

They have two albums, their second is quite new and a bit more mature than the first (as expected). Go to their site...

[@CodA2501]

I'm going to see the tour this saturday in Philly, this concert is going to fucking rock \m/

[@JoshuaStandingHarvey]

i saw this live tonight and it was amazing

[@bloodySunday77]

I find these stories very interesting, and although I am a big epic fantasy fan (and a D&D player for 11 years), I haven't read any books on the subject. My little sister has, though... Any specific recommendations? Not in a "documentary" style but in a "story" style like a novel...?

[@bloodySunday77]

As far as Kiss or any other band, everybody is entitled to their own subjective opinion, but that won't really change the place of an artist in history. Also, bear in mind that very frequently it has little to do with raw talent.

[@Seikoh07]

dude they're one of the bands opening for metallica in DC in january! got my tickets!

[@bloodySunday77]

Yes, I know... I was wondering if I should put the proper audio track to replace the one that came with the video (which had low resolution, anyway). I might try it soon...

[@bloodySunday77]

It depends... they are playing in downtuned C like Kyuss did, but you can find stoner bands playing in other tunings like dropped B (Fu Manchu) etc.

[@bloodySunday77]

In the end, it just goes to show that music will be called whatever we want to call it. If I say that the Sword are playing "mythological-biker-groovy-blues-metal", then yes, they will be playing that. I'm so sick and tired of shitty labels on anything around us.

[@TomorrowDreamer]

Saw this last night live. Amazing! :D

[@bloodySunday77]

Riiiiiight... Well, if you say that they "kick ass", they most definitely do. How old are you, by the way?

[@bloodySunday77]

Where? I will try not to miss them...

[@bloodySunday77]

OMG, I am a bit behind on today's music scene... Thanks for the info. There was a thought that just crossed my mind: Scott Weilandwould sound great with them - I always thought him and Staley sounded a bit alike.

[@I_am_Jordan_K]

@bloodySunday77 i plan on buying their cd, i'm just hoping the cd isn't as weird sounding is this video. i spoke to one of the members of in fear and faith and he told me about how tired they are touring and that they have to carry their own equipment everywhere lol.

[@JtotheP123]

2:36 - 3:13 is probably my favorite part love this song!!

[@bloodySunday77]

I tried to see if there is an acronym formed by your caps but I couldn't see any. Maybe it's some sort of code... X-D

[@straightedger9]

This band is awesome.

[@gumballthechewy]

That's cool, and of course awesome song!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I like the seemingly genuine retro hommage they're paying to 70's riff metal, but couldn't he have at least sang different than Ozzy? Not knocking them, sounds great in the right mood.

[@DirMrsHQoftheScreamingGhouls]

The reason we're getting all these labels in metal music is because of all the genre bending and cross contamination you get with the overall genre called metal. Metal musicians are some of the best musicians in the world and so they have broad influences, they like to incorperate the different sounds and styles they have experinced. By the way, when I say "Metal" I mean all forms of extreme rock. The reason you get something called "blackend death" is because you get a mixture of...

[@bloodySunday77]

Very good! Although when I saw them, the vocals were completely drowned in the mix. The drummer is on the funny side because he plays like a madman, sitting upright & without moving an inch!! It's like having a robot on stage... X-D

[@GingerNingerGames]

Even though it was in 240p, that was still a cool video clip

[@dadsl61r]

@dsrocknroller What's with that cookie monster sound anyway ? I could never get into that even when it was new.

[@bloodySunday77]

@UelsomPinto What are you referring to? The song?

[@ironpumpermd]

I'll have to check them out. Thanks bloody

[@monkeymagoo47]

Wow... this is a new band? It sounds like a Southern version of Witchfinder General.... I like it!

[@alinerocha8678]

Sensacional!!!

[@bloodySunday77]

@dustindavila Oh right, sorry. I love it. They are hard working musicians and I like it a lot when these efforts are rewarded!

[@bloodySunday77]

Well, I certainly wouldn't call it that, because you must grab every chance you get to know new bands, and Sword are worth knowing. This video game might introduce new music to kids (proper music, not brainless super hits). On the other hand, bands that are more "advanced" in their style (Tool, Isis etc) are never going to be featured in this, but it is very likely that a listener will come across them.

[@bloodySunday77]

You are absolutely right...

[@chewyRite2]

I love you, Burnout >:D

[@bloodySunday77]

@ZenCatcher Oh definitely. You have a unique and witty grasp of the complicated inner workings of today's socioeconomic status. I am looking forward to reading your next Pulitzer winning book on the influence of hipsters on the rise of global terrorism.

[@bloodySunday77]

Natas were described by many people as Kyuss successors from their beginnings as a band... I see some truth in that, although they only retain the psychedelia and strange feel of the music, not the Kyuss groove (if they did, they would just be clones).

[@bloodySunday77]

@ctmatthews11 "Doom metal" is a term invented something like 30 years after Sabbath started. And they actually don't belong in that category at all.

[@canadianamateurfilmdude]

love this song!!!!! amazing!!!

[@ironpumpermd]

Great band. Still waiting for someone to come close to Kyuss though. Is that too much to ask? Perhaps...

[@vikingwizardeyes2121]

Freya is the name of Karl's new band. This band is called The Sword. Both bands are really good.

[@Ramk0core]

Why does this video keeps getting deleted every time it's posted again? It's too awesome to deserve that!

[@dsrocknroller]

these guys got it nailed - flat out heavy rock - Sabbath meet Metallica --- all you young bands out there --- take note - drop the "cookie monster" vocals and go retro - it's the way to go - just ask THE SWORD!

[@bloodySunday77]

@namayake Um... "tribute band" means that they are only playing Sabbath songs. They are not. Not even one.

[@pippenstein]

Freya was far more than the simple Goddess of Love. Gods and goddesses in pagan mythology were not simply packaged into neat, simple categories. They were complex IDEAS and carried with them huge packages, just like certain ideas when we think of them carry lots of connotation. Freya was also the WAR GODDESS, and the goddess of fertility and death, magic and prophecy. Think about it when we say, "All is fair in love and war"... I named my daughter after her, the most beautiful of goddesses.

[@bloodySunday77]

Get their cd then... you'll be also doing them a favour since they are not mega-rich like some very well-known bands... It's not even 2 years ago that I remember seeing them carry their own gear in the back of their tour van and drive onto their next gig city... (the Metallica tour came later than that)

[@HonkeyKongLive]

I don't even know why anyone would compare The Sword and Machine Head. You might as well throw Kansas and Cannibal Corpse into the mix as well, they're totally different. I think both are amazing for the record, if I do prefer the thrash of MH (The Blackening is in my top favorite albums of all time).