The Sword Announce New Album + Tour, Release First Single

Get ready to party like it’s 1969: The Sword have announced that they’ll release their next album, Used Future, on March 23. They’ve also released the first single from that album, “Deadly Nightshade,” which — SHOCKER! — sounds like old Sabbath. You can check it out below, or get it as an instant download when you pre-order the album on iTunes. If you’re iTunes-averse and patiently wait to own the song, you can also pre-order the album from the band or their label.

If you need new socks, you can get those from The Sword as well.

And in case that wasn’t enough to make your sword stand at attention, the band has also announced the first leg of touring in support of Used Future. Support will come from King Buffalo. Here are the dates:

Mar 21 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk
Mar 23 – El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls
Mar 24 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
Mar 25 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
Mar 26 – San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore
Mar 27 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Mar 29 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
Mar 30 – Spokane, WA @ The Pin
Mar 31 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux
Apr 2 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
Apr 3 – Grand Junction, CO @ The Mesa Theater
Apr 4 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
Apr 6 – Lincoln, NE @ The Bourbon Theatre
Apr 7 – Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre
Apr 8 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave II
Apr 9 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
Apr 10 – Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall/Lounge 1884
Apr 11 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity Theatre
Apr 12 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall