The Sword

The Sword are back with the new album 'Apocryphon,' and Loudwire is giving you a chance to win a prize pack featuring a baseball tee, a 24"x36" 'Apocryphon' poster, an autographed 'Apocryphon' CD and a limited-edition 'Apocryphon' cassette tape.

The Sword caught the attention of critics and fans alike with their first three albums, and the band has steadily developed a strong following through relentless touring. Now, the Texas quartet is back with its fourth full-length effort, ‘Apocryphon.'

Texas metal band the Sword have just announced a U.S. headlining tour beginning in October. The Sword are set to release their fourth studio album, 'Apocryphon,' on Oct. 22, and will hit the road with Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw and American Sharks.

Texas heavy metal band the Sword are about to release their fourth full-length album, 'Apocryphon,' on Oct. 22, but the group is also set to promote another passion in their lives -- hot sauce.

The Sword Talks About the World of Metal, Orion + New Album

Texas metal terrors the Sword have tapped Santiago “Jimmy” Vela III as the band's new full-time drummer, officially taking over the skins from Kevin Fender, who had acted as a temporary drummer for the band since early 2010.