By Avinash Mittur
December 12th 2012, El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, CA: Though traditional metal and thrash have been my usual standbys when it comes to daily listening, I’ve always had a fondness for doom and stoner metal. Black Sabbath’s Master of Reality is probably one of the heaviest pieces of music I have listened to, and a whole genre of metal music dedicated to furthering the sounds pioneered by that record is something that will always be welcome in my library. It’s my love of the Almighty Riff that made me want to go see The Sword play a headline date in Los Angeles and the band delivered in that regard, but perhaps a little too much so. More than capable support from local favorites Gypsyhawk and fellow Texans American Sharks made for a more than fun night of loud, in-your-face old school stoner metal. Continue reading “The Sword Bring Apocryphon Tour To Los Angeles”