The Sword Extend Warp Riders 15th Anniversary US Tour
The Sword has extended their highly-anticipated Warp Riders 15th Anniversary tour, adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the US.
“This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don’t miss out!” says JD Cronise.
Tickets are on-sale here. Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol support son all dates, with Pink Fuzz appearing from Aug. 17 to Oct. 11 and Moon Destroys joining from Oct. 13 to Oct. 26.
Upon its 2010 release, the 10-track Warp Riders was praised by the BBC for its “level of fantastical grandeur… on par with the bands who built the power metal subgenre,” while The Quietus called it “brilliant,” and Pitchfork dubbed it “Camaro-ready riff-rock.”
Warp Riders 15th Anniversary US Tour Dates w/Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patro, Pink Fuzz, and Moon Destroys:
8/17/25: Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
8/18/25: Albuquerque, NM – Sister Bar
8/19/25: Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
8/20/25: Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
8/22/25: Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
8/23/25: Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
8/24/25: Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
8/25/25: Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
8/27/25: San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
8/28/25: Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s
8/29/25: San Diego, CA – Belly Up Tavern
8/30 /25: Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
9/27/25: Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall
9/28/25: St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
9/29/25: Lawrence, KS The Granada Theater
10/1/25: Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room Lounge
10/3/25: Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
10/5/25: Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
10/6/25: Chicago, IL – House of Blues
10/7/25: Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation
10/8/25: Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
10/9/25: Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
10/11/25: Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe at Old National Centre
10/13/25: Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
10/14/25: New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
10/15/25: Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
10/17/25: Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
10/18/25: Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre
10/19/25: Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
10/22/25: Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
10/23/25: Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
10/24/25: Orlando, FL – The Beacham
10/26/25: Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
The legendary Austin-based band announced their reunion earlier this year, bringing their signature blend of crushing heaviness and cosmic groove back to audiences who have long awaited their comeback. JD Cronise, in conversation with Revolver, discussed The Sword’s Levitation Festival performance as a turning point for the foursome, describing the experience as “like putting on a comfortable pair of sneakers.” Kyle Shutt added: “I can’t tell you what it means to see everyone’s positive reception. It feels so good to see people out there almost more enthusiastic about the band than ever – it’s something we’ll never take for granted.”
About The Sword:
The Sword is JD Cronise (vocals, guitar), Bryan Richie (bass, keyboards), Kyle Shutt (guitar, vocals), and Santiago Vela (drums). Since forming in 2003, The Sword quickly became one of the most revered names in heavy music. With crushing riffs, intricate storytelling, and a sound bridging classic metal and modern rock, The Sword has released six albums: Age of Winters (2006), Gods of the Earth (2008), Warp Riders (2010), Apocryphon (2012), High Country (2015) and Used Future (2018).
