SWORD To Reunite?
January 4, 2011, 13 years ago
Legendary Montreal-based power metallers SWORD appear to be reuniting. Frontman Rick Hughes has posted the following brief entry on Facebook: "Fans of Sword hold on tight - special announcement coming next Monday."
The original lineup of Sword featured singer Rick Hughes, guitarist Mike Plant, bassist Mike Larock and drummer Dan Hughes. The band released the classic Metalized in 1986 (featuring 'F.T.W.' and 'Stoned Again') and followup, Sweet Dreams, in 1987. In 2005 the band had told BW&BK; that they were planning a 20th anniversary tour and may even record a new album.
In 2006 Rick Hughes released a solo album called Train d'enfer.
