The Sword Tickets

Great show! My first time seeing the Sword live and they did not disappoint. They were super tight and the sound mix was spot on. Sounded even better than the records. Red Fang was also awesome, but the opener band, Kyng were the most impressive for me. The drummer's energy was something to behold. My only complaint was that the opening band was louder than the headliner, so that made things seem unbalanced. Awesome face melting fun though!

This was one of the best 3 band combos i have ever seen. Kyng opened the night and blistered through a set that was both powerful and melodic at the same time. Once they started they never let up and that was a good thing.Next Red Fang took the stage and they owned it from the first note to the last.Amazing musicianship mixed with what could only be described as a pure joy of playing their tunes for the fans and with their friends(the Band). I was completely blown away by this group and think if you get the chance DO NOT MISS THEM.Finally The Sword took the stage and as they always have they played a tight intricate set that was powerful ,fun and intense all at the same time. The played quite a few songs from their upcoming release which was nice.All the guys from all the bands were friendly and gracious ,taking pics and talking to the many fans that come up to them after the show.Bravo to all 3 groups you are what makes music so much a part of what makes the world go around.

the show was more than i expected, they played stuff off their first album and blew away the other two openers. I would see them again anyday.

The sound at the Masquerade sucks. Unless you stand directly in front of the band, it sounds like a muddy mess. The Sword did put on a pretty rockin' show, but ( as I mentioned) the sound was not good. I guess that's just what happens in an old mill with crappy acoustics.

The band's music was tight and the sound was perfect. It was difficult to hear the vocals, but the biggest complaint that I have is that the band played as if they were cutting tracks for an album. There was little if any stage chemistry with the paying fans. Most bands who play in front of their fans , interact with them. The Sword seemed unimpressed with their fans. Too bad, but most fans are like lemmings and will continue to pay to see a band that cares little for them.

DUE TO THIS SHOW BEING RESCHEDULED I WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND AND LOST $40 IN THE PROCESS. GOOD THING I LOVE THIS BAND

Show was okay. Definitely not the best show that I've been to this year, or at the Ogden recently. Not very high energy.

I love this band and had been waiting for it for 2 months(That is how long i had the tickets).Sadly the day before the event the drummer of the group felt he no longer could continue with the rock n roll lifestyle and quit making it impossible for the show to occur.I have been told to hold on to my tickets because it will be rescheduled .My fear is that with my very busy schedule that they will pick a date that will be impossible for me to attend. I am keeping my fingers crossed that i will be able to make the new date but do not feel confident in that happening. The Sword are a incedible band and it is truly sad that they must now endure this negative situation.

Obviously if you know who they are and have heard their music you're going to enjoy them. Just really good music. The Denver crowd was less than amazing but The Sword was well worth the plane ticket/hotel cost to get there to see them.

Fun show, good openers also, Karma to burn is really a good band and so is Mount Carmel. Solid night of good rock and for once a nice price.

Awesome show! Great venue. Could have reduced time between bands. The Sword could have come on earlier and played a few more songs.

One of the best concerts I've been too!!!!!!!!!!!!

concert was great but there was way to much time in between bands and show took a long time to start

What a great performance. Played songs from all 3 of their albums. Winter Wolves was amazing! They sound outstanding live (this was my first time seeing them). Such energy, and the pit was crazy! I'd see these guys again in a heart-beat! I hope this band continues to grow in popularity. They're great artists, write incredible music and deserve to be around a long time.

Third time I've seen them and they still rule. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is that I've seen them play heavier, harder, more head banging and ass kicking sets than they played on Saturday. Not that I have anything bad to say about it... I'll just save 5 for next time. They played good mix of old and new songs plus the Year Long Disaster cover "cold sweat" (and you should get the split 7" if you have a chance, even though $5 is a bit much for a 2 song record). Old stuff included, "iron swan," "freya," "how heavy this axe" (there is no other band that can rock a song about conan comics) and "winters wolves," where everyone in the audience howls at the wrong time. I don't know if the Regency just happens to have a fan blowing on the left side of the stage or if the sword put it there to keep Kyles hair looking like he was in a butt rock power ballad video the whole set but, either way, it was awesome.

There wasn't a bad minute. Opening bands were amazing. Excellent Sound Quality. Packed Hall. Very few idiots. Everyone totally into the music, dancing and banging their heads with the bands. Guitar wizardry and heavy/speed shredding metal. I'd follow this tour around the world if I could. Original, intense, with a bluesy/jam rock feel.

Retro-style metal never sounded so good. Big thick riffs permeated the air like a thick smoke. At times I thought I was re-living Dazed and Confused. Where were my bell bottoms? I was able to get close to the stage as the El Rey is a great small club. I only caught one of the opening acts, Karma To Burn, and they were a great warm-up and fit well with Sword's style of music. I am anxious to see The Sword again, but it doesn't look like they are coming back to LA anytime soon, what a shame!

This show was awesome! The Sword and Karma to Burn are the ultimate groove masters, the audience was really into it, seeing a room full of people all simultaneously rocking out and headbanging is a pretty cool sight.

The most impressive live act of the night was Mount Carmel. Karma to burn sucked. I've never seen a rock band as poser as this one. The Sword was really cool, but the singer needs to work on his live vocals a little more. He was sounding pretty weak that night. This surprised me because I saw them open for Metallica in San Diego and he sounded awesome. Maybe he was just having a bad night. Otherwise great show minus Karma To Burn.