SWORN IN Release “Scissors” Music Video
April 16, 2015, 9 years ago
Sworn In released their new studio album, The Lovers/The Devil, on April 7th via Razor & Tie. The album was produced Will Putney (Amity Affliction, For Today, Miss May I). Order the album here. A full album stream can be found below.
The album sold over 3,000 copies its first week in stores, landing at #7 on the Billboard New Artist chart and at #110 overall. Sworn In have released the cinematic and delightfully creepy video for the new song "Scissors”:
The Lovers/The Devil is the follow up to Sworn In's 2013 debut album, The Death Card, which debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The Lovers/The Devil, in short, is a concept record delving into the darkness of a destructive relationship. The CD is split into two halves, the first dubbed "The Lovers" and the second called "The Devil."
The Lovers tells the story of the man feeling obsessed, psychotic, depressed, and drowning in unrequited love. This half of the CD covers the desperate romantic who lives inside his own head because the real world has become too unbearable. But such is life and this character reaches a breaking point. And with that, comes the split of the record.
The Devil charts the course of the role reversal, where the man snaps and becomes the cold, bitter, and numb person that drove him mad, while the female occupies the position the male just went through.
However, the record does not glorify self-destructive love; rather, it chronicles that situation and can be interpreted in any way that feels personal to the one listening.
The Lovers/The Devil tracklisting:
“Sweetheart”“Sugar Lips”
“I Don’t Really Love You”
“Oliolioxinfree”
“Waltz”
“Pins And Needles”
“Lay With Me”
“Weeping Willow”
“Pocket Full Of Posies”
“Sunshine”
“Scissors”
“Sour”
“Love Drunk”
Album stream:
Sworn In has confirmed its appearance on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival this summer, which was announced earlier this week.
The world's biggest heavy music touring festival, the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival enters its eighth year with another fantastic heavy metal and hard rock lineup, featuring 13 bands performing on the Rockstar Energy Drink Main Stage and the Victory Records Stage.
The Rockstar Energy Drink Main Stage will feature some of the most ground-breaking heavy bands of all time, spanning the originating years of heavy metal to today! The main stage will feature five-time-nominated, two-time Grammy winning legends Slayer as headliner, as well as additional performances from King Diamond, Hellyeah, and The Devil Wears Prada. The Victory Records Stage will feature headliner Whitechapel as well as Thy Art Is Murder, Jungle Rot, Sister Sin, Sworn In, Shattered Sun, Feed Her To The Sharks, Code Orange and Kissing Candice.
Kerry King, guitarist of Rockstar Energy Drink Main Stage headliners Slayer states, “I don't know if third time will be a charm, but it will definitely be hellish! Slayer and King Diamond on stage for the first time together in the States - NEVER has Mayhem been more evil. DON'T FUCKIN' MISS IT.”
Rockstar Energy Drink Main Stage performer and heavy metal hellion King Diamond states, "This is going to be one hot and hellish summer! Slayer and King Diamond on the same stage - it does not get more devilish than this! We will be putting on a one hour set with the full King Diamond stage production. As for a set list, I'm not gonna reveal that here, but it will be built around "Dreams of Horror". The Puppet Master will be there with Grandma, and we will even go as far back in time as to 1777 (hint). You're all in for one hell of a show if you come to this Sabbath!”
“It has been eight years and it feels like it started just yesterday. We are so excited about this year’s lineup and having the mighty Slayer back in support of a new album. In addition, the first time for King Diamond and Hellyeah will be awesome, as well as The Devil Wears Prada’s first time on the Main Stage. The Victory Stage has amazing bands and will play throughout the day. Heavy music is thriving in America and we are excited to be a part of it,” state John Reese and Kevin Lyman, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival producers.
Tickets for the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival go on sale beginning April 17th at 10 AM local time. Please note - Houston, TX tickets go on sale on April 24th at 10 AM local time. General Admission Festival and Lawn Tickets are only $19.99 including all fees for the first 72 hours of onsale (while supplies last).
The festival will kick off on June 26th at Sleep Train Amphitheater in San Diego, CA and ends at Gexa Energy Amphitheater in Dallas, TX on August 2nd. See below for all confirmed tour dates.
June
27 - San Bernardino, CA - San Manuel Amphitheater
28 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheater
30 - Auburn, WA (Seattle) - White River Amphitheater
July
3 - Phoenix, AZ - Ak-Chin Amphitheater
4 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater
5 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks
7 - Council Bluffs, IA - Harrah’s Council Bluffs
8 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom
10 - Noblesville, IN (Indianapolis) - Kilpsch Amphitheater
11 - Clarkston, MI (Detroit) - DTE Energy Amphitheater
12 - Tinley Park, IL (Chicago) - First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
15 - Toronto, ON - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
17 - Camden, NJ (Philadelphia) - Susquehanna Bank Arts Center
18 - Burgettstown, PA (Pittsburgh) - First Niagara Pavilion
19 - Hartford, CT - Xfinity Theatre
21 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
22 - Gilford, NH - Meadowbrook (Bank of NH Pavilion)
24 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
25 - Boston, MA - Xfinity Center
26 - Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach
29 - Atlanta, GA - Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood
31 - San Antonio, TX - Whitewater Amphitheater
August
2 - Dallas, TX - Gexa Energy Amphitheater
* Lineups in each city may vary. Go to this location for full lineup details.
