Review: THE SWORD – “Gods Of The Earth”

The Sword – “Gods of the Earth” [Kemado] … simply put, they are the sound of awesome: a near-flawless blend of Thrash and Stoner Groove, now injected with Classical riffage (check out those opening and closing instrumentals!) and still exploring fantastical mythological themes … make no mistake, they’re every bit as good as you’ve heard–perhaps the best of their breed–and will likely only improve with time … easy pick for Best of 2008 … FCC OK … Try *2*, 3, 4, *5*, 6, 7, *8*, *9* … 2008Mar18

1. The Sundering
2. The Frost-Giant’s Daughter
3. How Heavy This Axe
4. Lords
5. Fire Lances of the Ancient Hyperzephyrians
6. To Take the Black
7. Maiden, Mother & Crone
8. Under the Boughs
9. The Black River
10. The White Sea