September 16, 2012 by A.S. Van Dorston

The Sword are offering a limited edition bundle (500 units), available for pre-order until October 1 and shipping October 16 for their fourth album, Apocryphon, out on October 22. If $75 seems steep to you, well, check out the video which shows the craft going into having cool glow-in-the-dark occulty symbols and type showing up on the posters (with art by famed comic book artist J.H. Williams III (Batwoman, Promethea). I knew with all these bands referencing 70s analog sounds, they would eventually get around to black light posters. Makes me I wish I hung onto the extra large black light I had as a teenager.

Apocryphon is the first release featuring new drummer, Santiago Vela III. Produced by J. Robbins (Clutch, Jawbox), Apocryphon embodies everything that The Sword has come to be known for: massive riffs, piercing melodies, and a southern swagger few can rival. Bonus tracks includes a ZZ Top cover.

This Limited time offer Bundle includes:
-Limited edition GLOW IN THE DARK 12″ vinyl
– Apocryphon Deluxe Version Digipak CD
– 3 Autographed and Hand Numbered Triptych 11 x 17 lithograph black light reactive Posters
– Exclusive limited offer Apocryphon T-shirt
– Apocryphon slipmat
– Includes Digital Download Code

Track Listing:

1. The Veil of Isis
2. Cloak of Feathers
3. Arcane Montane
4. The Hidden Masters
5. Dying Earth
6. Execrator
7. Seven Sisters
8. Hawks and Serpents
9. Eyes of the Stormwitch
10. Apocryphon

Bonus Tracks:
1. Arrows in the Dark (live at Emo’s)
2. Barael’s Blade (live at Emo’s)
3. Chronomancer II: Nemesis (live at Stubb’s)
4. Ebethron (live at Stubb’s)
5. Cheap Sunglasses

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