The discovery of a new band is always exciting. Will it be something you’ve heard countless times? An experience that leaves a bad taste in your mouth? Or is it a treat from which you cannot stop consuming? I wanted to take a trip back in time to reminisce about bands/albums that not only introduced me to heavy music, but kept me coming back for more…
From The Archive: The Sword – Age of Winters
This next group is one of those bands that you either hate, love, or love to hate. Many metalheads have expressed their disgust with these guys, based on the many reviews I’ve come across, referring to them as a second rate Black Sabbath and/or a hipster metal kids wet dream. On one hand, I can understand why fans of metal feel this way. When it comes to music, no matter what genre it is, there are an over abundance of elitists that stick to their guns and refuse to acknowledge any new band whose approach to a tried and true sound is less than stellar. But in the end, it all comes down to what the listener thinks. We listen to whatever peaks our interest and could care less what others think about it…
The Sword
