The Sword - The Veil of Isis

Apocryphon now available on iTunes: glob.ly/2wqMusic video by The Sword performing The Veil of Isis. (C) 2012 The Sword Recording, LLC

[@avitaker512]

The Sword and Clutch are pretty much the best bands that still play great old-timey rock music.

[@RichieLT]

the sword is right up there with tool and mastodon as one of my all time favorites.

[@enriqueprizefighter]

u have such a fine taste!

[@jordanmayer5932]

Fuckin right buddy! tool and mastodon reign supreme as my fav metal bands, anything with that inquisitive progressive stoner style doom riffs, you should check out SLEEP there the guys who started the stoner metal scene

[@jblock2490]

Jordan Mayer sleep is fucking awesome. holy mountain is one of my all time favorite albums, and my god dopesmoker has to be one of the heaviest, trippiest songs/albums i've heard in some time. nothing like smoking a bowl (or taking a dissociative if you are into it :P) and laying in bed with the lights off to that shit. hehe PS - you all seem to have fine tastes in metal :)

[@FeastOvGoreglutton]

DasGutenFilth deezusOFnazerath I agree Das Guten Filth deezus of Nazerath, and dont forget THE life-enders, Gojira.

[@thetrashpit7150]

Richie Trott I got to see them yesterday at shiley acres with clutch

[@tomflorczakjr.5353]

One of the best bands currently around that not enough people know about

[@hidquip6380]

Considering they have a music video, id have to disagree with that

[@LeoRex13]

Shh Don’t ruin it

[@archangel5627]

I totally agree! The Sword are badass!

[@kevomyco4694]

5 years later... still a true statement.

[@kevomyco4694]

5 years later... still a true statement.

[@D33Lux]

The band is unbelievably great. Haven't heard great rock like this in over 3 decades.

[@davidmcroberts8502]

King Buffalo

[@OptimusPounds]

Face melted off. 11/10 would melt again.

[@DavidDavid-bd8zo]

In 30-60 years this song will hang as legendary melody

[@MrKasurusak]

The Sword deserves more viewer and listener. They're great

[@Matt-ig4yk]

couldn't agree more :-) i'll certainly be spreading the word

[@eronacalloway9159]

I’m 58 and gotta say HELL YEAH to THIS.🤟🏼

[@arichaines8752]

The Sword is hands down one of the best bands around right now. I hope in 20 years a different generation looks back on them as the Sabbath of this time

[@driftershideout7854]

10 years* I discovered this band trying to find something that gave me the same vibe as Sabbath, it's not exactly the same but it's close enough for me

[@larrymanns364]

Replying ten years later, YES!

[@Demobius]

Outstanding retro rock. This is what Rock 'n Roll sounded like 40 years ago, with both a concept and musicianship.

[@cyanidacal0lulz]

All their music has powerful, precise, and complex yet clean and simple riffs, the opening to Warp Riders has to be one of my favourite from these guys

[@ittybitty2112]

Very happy I discovered this band, The Sword And Crobot are my Favorite New bands, well new to me! Gotta love this style of Metal! \m/

[@darkbrisco]

Hey this song gave my puberty a sequel. Thanks buddy.

[@SteveMuir90]

is it just me or do i hear ozzy and a black sabbath influence? Pretty freaking sweet if you ask me.

[@theweirdkid2]

I hear a mix of sabbath and black label society

[@jawtheloyal7758]

they tap the roots of what is called metal and once you become aware to that you will see that all The Sword's music no matter how mellow it SEEMS is heavy as a waterfall

[@AJSTITAN14]

+thericeman97 I think it's funny you say you hear BLS instead of Ozzy since Zakk Wylde has been Ozzy's primary guitar player after Randy Rhoads died. A lot of Ozzy is going to sound similar to BLS or vice versa. I'm not trying to be an internet douche it's perfectly possible that if you aren't 40 like I am you aren't as familiar with Ozzy as BLS. But yeah that Sabbath doom is in there and the riffs are musically close to Zakks style (minus the pinch harmonics)

[@theweirdkid2]

AJSTITAN14​ i meant its a mix of zakk wyldes voice with the instumental style of black sabbath. Hes almost spot on with zak more than ozzy. This is coming from a huge sabbath fan btw. 

[@brandonsage8757]

+AJSTITAN14 i can hear influences of Ozzy, Sabbath, And BLS, but in my opinion, this has a close sound to Mastodon

[@Matt-ig4yk]

Just discovered this band through a friend. Pretty much everything I want

[@TheCodgod1996]

Matt Turner exactly

[@dptzippy]

Love the still frame of "ISIS" as the thumbnail.

[@camerontaylor7471]

TheZOMBIEJ then why comment at all? The song is indeed about Isis, it’s a bit more complex than just that... it’s called ‘double speak’ look it up! The song is about the Middle East... the black pill she took was heroine which comes from the East, the poppy flower like in the wizard of Oz... the terrorist group ISIS takes inspiration from the statue in France called the veil of Isis... again it’s all very complicated... to make it as simple as possible, even though it contradicts much to what we have been told about in history... the Saudi Arabian royal family and the Islamic state own the entire planet earth! They own America, the own Canada, they own Asia, they own Africa, they own the British royal family, they own the pope... ALL of it!

[@swim3530]

Bruh, put the heroin down. The pill is just the charlatan "giving" your own divinity back to you. Nothing to do with the Saudis lol.

[@dfizzle323]

These guys got ALL the riffs 🔥 🎸

[@micahhanley4899]

Saw them at The Wild Buffalo in Bellingham WA a few weeks ago. Tiny venue for a big band, and they had that place rocking hard. Great crowd, great show! The Atomic Bitchwax was great too.

[@nikolasvanzetti9838]

Bought this album at my local record store yesterday. IT SLAYS!!! Can't wait to see them live in november when they open up for Clutch heheheheh

[@tru816indo]

These guys were great live. Saw them when they toured this record and warp rides. Baller

[@irishjake7425]

I would eat my foot to see them in concert. Seriously..

[@TrophyCase88]

Brutal

[@bubblehearthz]

I saw them in Nashville last year. They were really good, but their set only lasted 45 minutes with no crowd interaction.

[@rommanticc]

Irish Jake I was so, SO disappointed when I saw them in Flint, MI. And I was SO excited. Still think they're awesome, tho!

[@jkphilosophy]

Cannibal, u need help,

[@bettacanochedda]

Irish Jake Don't let these jokers stop you. I saw them in OKC and it was the best show I've ever seen. Not a single missed note all night and I've listened to all of their albums dozens of times.

[@smartassing101]

First listening to this band when winter wolves came out...just a pleasure to see them progress into the band they are today. Never a bad tune, always rocking!

[@Pez2176]

Just seen “Hellion” a 2014 movie w- Aaron Paul. A few young ‘hellion’ teens wore Sword (and Slayer) shirts. The soundtrack for this movie is great! Sword, Slayer + Metallica. Sadly I haven’t heard Sword, since late 80s, so I enjoyed this movie.

[@jasonwotring415]

This is one of my favorite fucking songs and band.

[@ljmorgan5112]

Great song! Heavy and well done!

[@alexferus1462]

agreed\m/

[@MrJohnMarbles]

this song gives me chills

[@ChadVanHalen5150]

Think these guys grew up listening to Sabbath?

[@brianlinville439]

affirmative, good call!

[@Karmara7]

Chad Van Oostendorp reeeeeeally?

[@masterpbk]

Maybe man, just maybe.

[@TheYouthorbe]

Not only sabbath, but thin lizzy, iron maiden, mettalica...

[@anthonyhernandez8676]

Actually thats a main inspiration for them, theyre categorized in terms of genre as stoner rock, metal, and folk rock.

[@mannyruiz1954]

I simply cannot stop listening to The Sword. They're like the children of Trouble.

[@Skratehate]

saw them in birmingham AL on Nov.19. they played a very good show

[@bluegazeofficial]

2011 found this song, and i comeback here now to listen this legend

[@7211MChristopher]

he does ,its class

[@panchosapacheashton9015]

Love thos song.....

[@Frontbuner]

Sharon Osbourne is filing a lawsuit as this song plays.

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

That bishes Ozempric prescription just ran out.

[@DustinLittlefield]

When I watch The Kingdom or Viking I mute the Tv and play The Sword. Goes perfect! 👌🏻

[@awomanmadeyou]

Gets me fired up to go surf. Every time

[@jblock2490]

This music video confirms my suspicion that at least 50% of The Sword's music is actually about taking drugs and tripping balls. Most excellent ;)

[@cameronfisher1184]

song hits me harder than my alcoholic father does

[@donaldobrien1636]

Best comment Cameron Fisher

[@l3a4c1m]

hahah

[@mfitze1]

This band is soo awsome

[@gangrenouslimb]

that riff at 3:43. Jesus christ

[@rezapribadi9913]

Really hit my head!

[@buckycore]

Fuck. Dude, that's where they remind you they're not just Sabbath worship

[@ososlayer1954]

wow! great!! one of the best videos for me!!! enjoy!!

[@67Domy]

and beautiful song

[@olivierlatour4665]

Very good band here ... Just discover and thats real nice

[@j.harkins9779]

best since sabbath...looking forward to seeing you@boston hob this sinday...my church..

[@keefriff99]

One of my favorite "new" bands, even though they're not really new anymore.

[@gdn-qe6un]

the sword, red fang, and orange goblin are my favorite bands.

[@jonathanbarrett7009]

seeing them in January, can't wait

[@SomedudeLS]

4:30 PURE AWESOME!!!! CANT STOP HITTING REPLAY!

[@chanceb5203]

super unique video. wish more artist did that.

[@TheImmortalCheneys]

awessommmmeee.

[@cala1979]

have quickly become one of my favourite bands!

[@ravenxing]

totaly Agree

[@uhohisharted]

They kicked ass in Atlanta last week...definitely worth seeing live if you get the chance

[@Pigsandpies1984]

That riff at 4:50 gives me goose bumps

[@christophermoles4206]

Dude, that riff could crush bones to dust.

[@luismichaelcarchi7993]

this I like a lot

[@sava226]

Good song, real good band !!

[@blackhawkchalk]

I don't know it this is public knowledge so sorry if everyone already knows. But, I discovered that by not updating my adobe flash player commercials can't load on youtube and it just skips to the video. I haven't watched a commercial in over 6 months.

[@Krenny]

wow I feel really exclusive being under the first few to watch this video this is awesome!

[@JacobsWellYouthful]

so gewd!!!

[@mgp4479]

It s awesome song and the video.... :-)

[@shadowyashatoura]

Interesting.I will check it!!!!Thanks!!!!

[@Zargouski]

When I heard "Freya" off of Guitar Hero II and found their 2006 "Age of Winters" album, I knew these guys could only get bigger and bigger.

[@MikelOVLog]

Haters should just go sit on their thumbs.

[@JungleOrBust]

Saw them 2 weeks ago in Minneapolis, MN god damn they rocked my socks off, crowd needed to get their heads out of their asses and have some fun they even played an encore into Arrows in the Dark was epic \m/

[@Offspringskaterboy]

+Spencer I was there man and I agree with you. Crowd sucked.

[@Offspringskaterboy]

+Spencer I was there man and I agree with you. Crowd sucked.

[@standish92k]

+Spencer Dude I just saw them this week and they kicked ass, but the crowd was a bunch of stale fish. I felt out of place for my uncontrollable head banging.

[@christophermoles4206]

I love this band/song but that last minute or so is absolutely one of the most crushing pieces of music ever written. Holy fuck.

[@jamesfrazier4005]

This makes you wanna do something! That video 😍 sweet af.

[@LisaCavallaro]

The Sword!!

[@rifasclub]

it´s kinda cool, I like the song

[@6death6punch6]

at least someone can still make kickass music

[@MattBonnell]

3.42 pure power of metal on display!

[@TheBrothersGrim666]

really good

[@LebronRulesJames]

So cool, they sound exactly like early 70's Sabbath, I hear Snowblind in several of their songs.

[@maxburton22]

so brave

[@annoyingneighbor4928]

Underrated.

[@belleofacadia]

screaming vocals arent bullshit you just cant appreciate the complexity and skill that goes into it.

[@earlycuyler8659]

The voice continues on the other side to where those seven sisters are sobbing by the shore...

[@MorticiaObscurum]

Very old school!

[@matejrantasa5532]

RIFF KINGS!!

[@TimothyBrannan]

You bind a Goddess at your own risk. Woe to you when She awakens.

[@jayflach3408]

Looking forward to seeing these guys with primus on their rush tribute tour.

[@SuperBarakula]

I gave this more than once chance.

[@hunterjoubre]

the sword is the best band out right now

[@MrPajamaShark]

This song is so fuckin' rifftastic that the two best parts are at the end after all of your other favorite parts

[@wyattb995]

I do believe they are on tour with them right now so I'd go out on a limb and say yes.

[@frankneirra5565]

a like all your music material bros! fu.. thanks!!!

[@frankneirra5565]

lml

[@marcelowalther7759]

I Like this band very mich . Cool Sound. I' m a Sabbath Fan. So..this music of the sword ist the next Answer vor the Future. I Hope to see you next year , after Corona , in Wacken.👍👍👍

[@rock1710]

Que pedazo de tema

[@darinryan8667]

Great sound. If you are an old school metal head. Its repetitive, but brings back the Sabbath sound...

[@MrJordwalk]

I'm really loving this classic metal revival movement..... I guess you can call it Stoner Metal, but bands like Elder, The Sword, Witchcraft, Torche.....

[@vagrant7512]

+Cole Jordan Check out Red Fang, I promise you won't be disappointed.

[@MrJordwalk]

QuikSlvr223 Yo, I LOVE Red Fang!

[@urpoison100]

+Cole Jordan red fang is fucking awesome too

[@silvericeman92]

Glowsun is pretty awesome too

[@commanderpanda9379]

Immense return to form.

[@ZombieFighter95]

saw 'em live yesterday, they're fucking awesome! rarely seen something this good. never actually. well, until now of course.

[@ohhStorm]

ad-block, mi amigo. its a life saver.

[@belleofacadia]

yes yes yes yes

[@MrFathousecat]

love it metalgazm

[@SoaS93]

2:59 goes hard, can't get out of head

[@TheCJHowes]

There are 2 bands, Sword and The Sword. They play the same damn style of music. And I fucking love it.

[@wetukman]

If they get any UK dates I will check them out, ive listened to some of there other music

[@duwal]

that they sound like Sabbath (btw, that is how you spell it) is one of the reasons why I enjoy this video and their music. Nothing wrong with it at all

[@ABoyd1852]

Well done gentlemen.

[@lordramoncho76]

long live the sword!

[@danielcurley3643]

I think it has a huge Thin Lizzy sound in it myself but see the Sabbath comparisons neothepyro mentions also!Proper tune!