Album: High Country by The Sword (2015)
Genre: Hard Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: FEARLESS RECORDS
Format: Album

Description: "High Country"  is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band The Sword. Recorded at studios in Austin, Texas and Asheville, North Carolina with producer Adrian Quesada, it was released on August 21, 2015 by Razor & Tie. 
The album was largely a critical success. Commentators praised the change in musical style and levels of experimentation on High Country, with most noting a clear shift toward classic hard rock.

Artist Background: The Sword is an American heavy metal band from Austin, Texas. Formed in 2003, the band is composed of vocalist and guitarist John D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and drummer Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III. Originally signed to New York-based independent label Kemado Records, the group released its debut album Age of Winters, which was largely written by Cronise before the band's formation, in 2006. The follow-up, Gods of the Earth, was released two years later, and gave the... Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Rock/Pop, 2010s, Album, FEARLESS RECORDS

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"High Country"  is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band The Sword. Recorded at studios in Austin, Texas and Asheville, North Carolina with producer Adrian Quesada, it was released on August 21, 2015 by Razor & Tie. 
The album was largely a critical success. Commentators praised the change in musical style and levels of experimentation on High Country, with most noting a clear shift toward classic hard rock.

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