THE SWORD To Release Apocryphon On Limited Addition Cassette Tape
September 18, 2012, 12 years ago
THE SWORD will release their fourth studio album, Apocryphon on October 22nd via Razor & Tie.
To celebrate the release, the band has partnered with independent record stores nationwide for a special promotion: when fans buy the new album Apocryphon (on CD or vinyl), they will receive a free, limited-edition, hand-numbered version of the new Sword album on cassette tape (while supplies last).
For participating stores visit this location.
The band recently revealed the artwork for the new album, created by legendary comic book artists J.H. Williams III (Batwoman, Promethea). Check it out below:
Apocryphon tracklisting:
'Veil of Isis'
'Cloak of Feathers'
'Arcane Montane'
'The Hidden Masters'
'Dying Earth'
'Execrator'
'Seven Sisters'
'Hawks and Serpents'
'Eyes Of the Stormwitch'
'Apocryphon'
Apocryphon was produced and mixed by J. Robbins (CLUTCH, JAWBOX).
The album will be released on multiple formats including CD, Deluxe Digipak, Digital, Picture Disc Vinyl, Colored Vinyl and Cassette.
Formats:
- CD, digital download, 24x36 poster- Lava Orange Vinyl, digital download
- Picture Disc Vinyl, digital download
- CD, digital download, 24x36 poster, Baseball T
- CD, digital download, 24x36 poster, Woman T
- Lava Orange Vinyl, digital download, 24x36 poster, Baseball T
- Lava Orange Vinyl, digital download, 24x36 poster, Woman T
- Picture Disc Vinyl, digital download, 24x36 poster, Baseball T
- Picture Disc Vinyl, digital download, 24x36 poster, Woman T
Ultimate (Limited to 200)
- CD, picture disc vinyl, digital download, autographed 18x24 lithograph, both shirts, cassetteHaving sold more than 200,000 units in the US alone, The Sword were handpicked by METALLICA's Lars Ulrich to support the band on their Death Magnetic tour, playing more than 60 shows with the legendary Bay Area Thrashers.
The Sword will hit the road in support of Apocryphon in late October. Check out the band's itinerary at this location.
