We have sent riders ahead to warn of our coming And those who have not yet fled shall join us or die We will have our revenge for the wounds we have suffered And when the battle begins, you must look in our eyes. Untie the prisoner, have someone dress her wounds Then take her to my chambers. All traces of your house will be destroyed Your ancestors' names will be stricken from the scrolls To prove this, two methods will be employed: None will survive, no mercy will be shown. There are seers in the cities to the South They have foreseen their own doom, which we seek to bring about Hordes of men gather unto me To sail the sea of spears over waves of enemies.
I have full confidence in The Sword to produce a quality album. I believe they can blur the lines between traditional sci-fi and fantasy genres very well. Take the lyrics and music video for Fire Lances as an example.
While we are naming bands let me submit High on Fire, Witch, Saviours, Earthless, Kyuss, Sleep, and Om. Great song btw, cant wait to pick up that album!
@lulutalkingdolphin look, i am 17 years, I love trash metal, and start today listening to The Sword, OMG its amazing, good music can still be made!! I am one of the few teenagers that listen to metal!!! I'm proud to be one of the 8% of teens that know what real music is...
@whobucky "All traces of your house will be destroyed. Your ancestors names will be stricken from the *scroll*." Scroll is the only part I'm not sure about, but Dude you ROCK!! I couldn't find anything with lyrics.
yeah , they`re great , i saw them supporting metallica , 2 years ago , but now i realize how great they are , i actually bought the new album , fucking brilliant !!
They opened for Metallica on their last tour...I wanted Metallica to go backstage and bring The Sword back out....fucking epic. Each and every one of their songs should be listened to while swinging a broadsword.
AfroMan5900 I always pictured as being from the perspective of Stannis sweeping down from the wall. He has a pretty big "join us or die" attitude. I also thought the "we will have our revenge for the wounds we have suffered" echoed Stannis's "They have made my kingdom bleed, and I do not forget that" line. Though it sounds like it could work for the Starks too.
@lulutalkingdolphin I'am 18 hears old, and I started to hear The Sword one year ago. I always liked good music. And I know that my generation don't listen to good music anymore. That's just fucking unacceptable! Metal till dead \m/
@lulutalkingdolphin im 14 and i love these guys and this along with classic metal like black sabbath, judas priest, iron maiden, metallica are real metal is.
@TheCRRiddle And after listening to the first thirty seconds, yes, it totally sounds not only like Corrosion of Conformity, but also elements of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Sound Garden, and if you can't recognize or appreciate the predecessors of your current rock stars then you need to do some homework kid.
@shtty17 Though I like the mainstream stuff too but this stuff is totally awesome and it really isn't fair that I don't hear these bands except by chance :P They are real eye opener.
Here's what my ears hear (question marks if I'm not sure) we have sent riders ahead to warn of our coming and those who have not yet bled will join us or die we will have our revenge for the wounds we have suffered and when the battle begins you must look in our eyes untie the prisoners have someone dress the wounds then take them to my chambers
I'm 14 years old and I listen to this and more underrated bands. People are like 'I like metal because I listen to Bring Me The Horizon!' teenage scum these days. I'll just stick to creepin around like a goon listening to good music.
I'd prefer to listen to Iron Claw than these shitty screamy bands that have a huge fan base of annoying teen girls purely because they think they're hot rather than their actual musical skills. These dudes sound old school,and it's not ripping off anything. No bullshit found in bands like this,Red Fang,Witchcraft,etc.
![The Sword - How Heavy This Axe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/m9KbmRTgigQ/mqdefault.jpg)
The Sword should be mandatory listening for anyone that calls themselves a "metalhead". Kids these days don't know what real metal is.
saw them in OKC saturday night. some of the loudest, heaviest noises that my ears have ever met
they'll be here again wednesday
Listening in 2022. Still heavy as fuck trial by combat music.
the riffage
We have sent riders ahead to warn of our coming
And those who have not yet fled shall join us or die
We will have our revenge for the wounds we have suffered
And when the battle begins, you must look in our eyes.
Untie the prisoner, have someone dress her wounds
Then take her to my chambers.
All traces of your house will be destroyed
Your ancestors' names will be stricken from the scrolls
To prove this, two methods will be employed:
None will survive, no mercy will be shown.
There are seers in the cities to the South
They have foreseen their own doom, which we seek to bring about
Hordes of men gather unto me
To sail the sea of spears over waves of enemies.
I think the line is: "Your ancestors names will be stricken from the scrolls"
@@gumballthechewy Good catch! I just listened to the version from Conquest of Kingdoms and it's much clearer there.
Fucking awesome
I have full confidence in The Sword to produce a quality album. I believe they can blur the lines between traditional sci-fi and fantasy genres very well. Take the lyrics and music video for Fire Lances as an example.
While we are naming bands let me submit High on Fire, Witch, Saviours, Earthless, Kyuss, Sleep, and Om.
Great song btw, cant wait to pick up that album!
This track is amazing. I can't imagine it being on either AoW or GotE. The spears are marching by in my head....
THE SWORD RULES!!!!!!!
I wonder why stoner metal isn't more mainstream...
these guys opened for kyuss last night in toronto..thanks to that, i'm here..they did an awesome show
such great riffs on this jam. Heavily reminiscent of Badmotorfinger-era Kim Thayil.
@lulutalkingdolphin look, i am 17 years, I love trash metal, and start today listening to The Sword, OMG its amazing, good music can still be made!! I am one of the few teenagers that listen to metal!!! I'm proud to be one of the 8% of teens that know what real music is...
wow, these guys are pretty good
cant wait to see them along with METALLICA 28th feb!!!
This track fuggin rocks!! I believe they confirmed that it will be on their next album. Hopefully it will be out before July.
This was released exactly a year after I was born. It's weird though 'cause I love The Sword like their a completely new band or one of the classics.
@whobucky "All traces of your house will be destroyed. Your ancestors names will be stricken from the *scroll*." Scroll is the only part I'm not sure about, but Dude you ROCK!! I couldn't find anything with lyrics.
god, this is so heavy with out getting into annoying screamo. it's awesome.
These guys are amazing, I know Warp Riders is still glowing red hot its so new, but I still can't wait for their next album!
got turned on to this band from an old highschool buddy. the sword where have u
been all my life
Their greatest song.
This song is just great
it's supposed to be coming out in spring time 2010. i got to talk to them about it and they said this song was most likely going to be on their
Warp Riders August 24th, 2010!!!!!
loving this track. very heavy. very awesome.
These guy's are great.
yeah , they`re great , i saw them supporting metallica , 2 years ago , but now i realize how great they are , i actually bought the new album , fucking brilliant !!
The hooks...the fucking hooks in this riff monster!!!
The Sword Fucking Rules..period...
Now I have to get another album.
Stop being awesome.
seen them live twice, the sword don't fuck around! A+
@MikeMcMikerson Reminds me more of the Martells, they love them some spears.
Cool, never got to hear this album and I really like these two bands (especially witchcraft)
Seriously!! Where can you find a mp3 of this song!!??
I can't find this version on any album. It's such a good recording, where is it now?
@EyeOnTheTV I'm fuckin pumped for warp riders i cant wait
@RACCOONraul I also want to know where BloodAndThunder00 got that awesome artwork!!
They opened for Metallica on their last tour...I wanted Metallica to go backstage and bring The Sword back out....fucking epic.
Each and every one of their songs should be listened to while swinging a broadsword.
good song
does anyone know where i can download this song, I downloaded every album from The Sword on iTunes and Amazon Mp3 and I cant find this song anywhere?!
Beatiful.
Just bought the green marble vinyl off ebay for $65.. So psyched.
I have two copies of this and thinking about ebaying them. this is one of their best. one on purple; one on green.
Really Good stuff
Is this song about Lord Stannis?
Lord "Satan" is named Stan? Who knew!
poopiedartz Stannis from Game of Thrones dude.
Sounds more like it's from the perspective of the Greyjoys, if anything.
AfroMan5900 I always pictured as being from the perspective of Stannis sweeping down from the wall. He has a pretty big "join us or die" attitude. I also thought the "we will have our revenge for the wounds we have suffered" echoed Stannis's "They have made my kingdom bleed, and I do not forget that" line. Though it sounds like it could work for the Starks too.
BATTLEDORKS!!!
ALL HAIL THE SWORD (and then tell me where i can download the stuff from this album with witchcraft [who also rule])
@lulutalkingdolphin I'am 18 hears old, and I started to hear The Sword one year ago. I always liked good music. And I know that my generation don't listen to good music anymore. That's just fucking unacceptable! Metal till dead \m/
hoping they play this jam tonight in BK. \m/
where the hell do i get that sweet artwork
where can you get this? ive looked on I-Tunes, and the Sword website, and couldnt find it
@Mustachhe incorrect. Iron Maiden album August 10th, Sword August 24. God, its going to be a good month.
NEW THE SWORD ALBUM coming in August 10th fuck yes!!!!!
siiiiiiiiiiiick. these guys wail.
Hey no problem dude. Glad you enjoy it as much as I do.
Where do I get a copy of this?
WOW WHAT ALBUM IS THIS SONG FROM??THAT WAS PURE SICKNESS!!
fucking badass , sabbath reborn
the bass in this song... my subwoofer is (violently) raping the foundation of this building lol
hope i can get the next album by christmas!!!
Rock on lil dude.
have they ever performed this live?
This sounds like a big Game of Thrones reference to the war between the Lannisters, Starks, and Boratheons.
"sail the sea of spears over* waves of enemies". Other than that dude nice deciphering.
Where can I find this song??
Pretty badass intro.
It's from a split with Witchcraft. I can't find an album name right now.. My downloaded one just says VA. x3
Will do man.
How fucking metal do you want these lyrics to be?
Y E S
Sounds a lot like COC. I dig it.
I love this shit. people need to realize that today's mainstream shit is just...well it sux ass. This is legit music.
saw them open for clutch last week.... had never heard em before... they put on a better show than clutch.. hell i wish they had just kept on playing
@lulutalkingdolphin im 14 and i love these guys and this along with classic metal like black sabbath, judas priest, iron maiden, metallica are real metal is.
Holy shit the sword is the BEST
@SeaHorseGypsy he's good dude. have you seen hime live?
@SOCsaint07 THANK YOU
The Sword is a faster Sleep
Yeah that's a good way of putting it
Their sound reminds me of Down.. they sound a lot alike huh?! :D
That makes a lot of sense..those are some unbowed, Unbent and Unbroken mother fuckers lol
@TheCRRiddle
And after listening to the first thirty seconds, yes, it totally sounds not only like Corrosion of Conformity, but also elements of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Sound Garden, and if you can't recognize or appreciate the predecessors of your current rock stars then you need to do some homework kid.
sea of blood and blood of sword O_O
@dreddbolt look up the witchcraft/ sword split. thats how i found it
Fucking hell, these guys could be big one day. I saw them open for Metallica and was impressed. All they need is a decent drummer.
@ironbehemoth1993 kewl beans thx man. But more fucking time to wait greeeeeeeeaaaaaaaatttttt.
@shtty17 Though I like the mainstream stuff too but this stuff is totally awesome and it really isn't fair that I don't hear these bands except by chance :P They are real eye opener.
@ospididious Hahaha, I love that comment and I agree completely
new drummer blows
this is a good witchfinder general cover band.
@shtty17 To be fair, I'd say all is 'legit' music, but I agree, rock especially has gone down the pan over the last decade.
I am pretty sure this is off a split with Witchcraft. I don't know why they would put it on their new album.
August 24th fuckin warp riders
just cus it's on a split doesn't mean it has to be on their next album... it could or it couldn't be
@TheCRRiddle I'ld like that link....
anyone know the lyrics? ive searched everywhere on the web so dont say google it cuz ive tried a million times!
@nyrigliph1c5 just convert the video on google. Thats what I do. I dont feel guilty because I have already bought all of the albums on cds
Here's what my ears hear (question marks if I'm not sure)
we have sent riders ahead
to warn of our coming
and those who have not yet bled
will join us or die
we will have our revenge
for the wounds we have suffered
and when the battle begins
you must look in our eyes
untie the prisoners
have someone dress the wounds
then take them to my chambers
I'm 14 years old and I listen to this and more underrated bands. People are like 'I like metal because I listen to Bring Me The Horizon!' teenage scum these days. I'll just stick to creepin around like a goon listening to good music.
I'd prefer to listen to Iron Claw than these shitty screamy bands that have a huge fan base of annoying teen girls purely because they think they're hot rather than their actual musical skills. These dudes sound old school,and it's not ripping off anything. No bullshit found in bands like this,Red Fang,Witchcraft,etc.
@lulutalkingdolphin You could change the term "metalhead" just "people."
What's your point?
None.
End of.
I won't be replying to your pointless invalid comments. But feel free to pointless spam. :)
WARP RIDERS AUG24!~!!!!!!!
@TheCRRiddle
Yes... quite so... probably drunk too. What's your bag?
What the hell is wrong with Trivett? :(