The Sword's John D. Cronise on Compilations, the Band's Hiatus, & Why The Eagles are Actually Great

In an informal chat on Instagram Live with The Pit's Editorial Director Cat Jones, John D. Cronise, vocalist/founder of The Sword, talks about the band's decision to go on hiatus in 2018, the (now postponed) tour with Primus doing Rush covers, what he's been up to/listening to in quarantine, and The Sword's new, career-spanning compilation sets, 'Conquest Of Kingdoms' and 'Chronology,' both out June 5, 2020.
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[@dylicious1272]

Warp Riders is one of my favorite records ever made. The Sword has had a huge impact on me musically.

[@Dusto5]

The Sword has put out some of the best, if not THE best rock/metal music of the 21st century. You guys doing it your way has made all the difference. Thank you guys for maintaining your creative integrity and giving listeners with, *ahem* - taste, something to listen to.🙏

[@thewobblywelder8362]

Man I’ve loved seeing you guys in OKC several years ago! My sister and I drove clear from NW Kansas to see you guys and were so bummed when you had a stage fire lol. Saw you guys not to long after in Lawrence, KS. Best show ever! Love the Warp Riders album!

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

Love The Sword forever ❤❤❤

[@ThePit]

Same 🙌

[@giovanilemos8727]

Good my friend

[@GiacomoRavioli]

I 🥰 the s word

[@thewobblywelder8362]

The only song I would ever request at a live show is ‘Hammer of Heaven’! Omg is that the baddest riff on this earth!!!

[@giovanilemos8727]

How are you you my friends

[@237alan237]

my absolute favorite band

[@weshayes5444]

Great band live

[@itsglen9646]

Warp Riders is a play start to finish for me. Apocryphon is almost as good, but they lost me after that. Saw them on their last tour, and they were great!