The Sword's 2015 single "High Country" eschews the concept-album structure of its predecessors for a standalone hard-hitting track. This Razor & Tie release leans into a more straightforward, driving rock feel than some of their previous thematic work.
- "High Country" was released as a single on July 20, 2015, via the Razor & Tie label. The track predates the band's 2016 album 'Gravity's Rainbow'. It was issued during a period where The Sword continued to tour extensively following their previous album 'Apocryphon'.
- The single was released during the summer of 2015, serving as a preview of the band's developing sound. The Sword maintained a consistent touring schedule around this release period.
- The single was released by the independent label Razor & Tie. The heavy metal and hard rock genres are central to The Sword's identity.
The Sword is a heavy metal band from Austin, Texas, known for their blend of traditional metal, hard rock, and stoner rock influences. At the time of "High Country's" release, the band was exploring a slightly more experimental sound while maintaining their signature riff-heavy approach.
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