THE SWORD Extend Their Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour Across The U.S.
By
Larry Petro,
News Monkey
Saturday, July 12, 2025 @ 8:00 AM
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THE SWORD has extended their Warp Riders 15th Anniversary tour, adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S.
"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 this Friday at 10 a.m. local time via TheSwordOfficial.com. Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol supports on 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."
Newly announced Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour dates:
- September 27 Oklahoma City, OK Beer City Music Hall
- September 28 St. Louis, MO Delmar Hall
- September 29 Lawrence, KS The Granada Theater
- October 1 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room Lounge
- October 3 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
- October 5 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
- October 6 Chicago, IL House of Blues
- October 7 Grand Rapids, MI Elevation
- October 8 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
- October 9 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew's Hall
- October 11 Indianapolis, IN Deluxe at Old National Centre
- October 13 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
- October 14 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
- October 15 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
- October 17 Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom
- October 18 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls Theatre
- October 19 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
- October 22 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
- October 23 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
- October 24 Orlando, FL The Beacham
- October 26 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
Previously announced tour dates:
- August 17 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom
- August 18 Albuquerque, NM Sister Bar
- August 19 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
- August 20 Salt Lake City, UT Metro Music Hall
- August 22 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory
- August 23 Seattle, WA Neumo's
- August 24 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
- August 25 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
- August 27 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
- August 28 Pioneertown, CA Pappy & Harriet's
- August 29 San Diego, CA Belly Up Tavern
- August 30 Los Angeles, CA The Bellwether
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."
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