» 5 out of 5 Evil Faces
Okay, we’ll start off as usual with some banter.
Though this time it is related to the topic at hand, a review of the CD release Age Of Winters from Austin, Texas stoner metal band The Sword. I am going to admit when I first heard the name of the band and the CD title I assumed it was going to be more icy tundra Nordic Viking Black Metal from Finland or Norway.
Wow, was I wrong! 
On the complete opposite hand (as mentioned above) this is sludgy stoner doom metal from Texas. (no ice or vikings in site) 
It is nothing new, and has definite Black Sabbath overtones, which some people are tired of as I have gathered, while reading other reviews of this CD. I disagree however, and like this CD alot.
Now for the off topic rambling! 
I have always been more into technical death and black metal over the years. Other than Bongzilla, which I had heard, somehow the rest of the stoner metal scene passed me by. Then about a year ago I heard Fu Manchu, Nebula and some others.
Just like Life cereal and Mikey, I liked it!
Though this CD does not remind me of either of the aforementioned bands. It fits into the same genre, but this is on the heavier side. A bit more like Bongzilla as I am sure there have been Black Sabbath comparisons made to their music as well. Though this is still different and unique in it’s own way.
If you are a fan of Black Sabbath and any of the other bands I have mentioned in this article and stoner metal/rock in general. Check The Sword out and I bet you will like them too.
Oh, yeah and be sure to check out their site too: The Sword
