The Sword - Live at Levitation

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$25.98 - "Iron Swan" Lava Swirl + Splatter
SOLD OUT - "Dying Earth" Radioactive Swirl + Splatter

Each edition above is limited to 300. 
Pressed at Precision Record Pressing.

Add a Tie Dye T-Shirt featuring classic art by Weird Beard 72 and Branca Studio

Get a taste of the LP with a live cut of “Iron Swan” recorded at LEVITATION 2021

Austin, Texas doom metal legends, The Sword, welcome in the Twelfth vinyl release in the Live at LEVITATION series. Earlier this year the band announced they would reunite for a one-off concert on November 3 at the 2024 edition of LEVITATION in Austin to the joy of metal fans all over the world. In celebration of the band’s return, 7 live versions of key tracks from the band’s discography have been unearthed from the Levitation archive, each one a time capsule of the band’s renowned live shows.  This limited live release showcases the bands appearance at LEVITATION 2015 and 2021, now immortalized on beautiful limited colored vinyl.

"With the band originating in the great city of Austin, a city that's proven to be a nucleus for a wide range of distinct and eclectic musical acts, it only felt natural to be included on the Levitation roster in 2015 and again in 2021, adding our own flavor to its diverse landscape. What an honor it has been to be included at such a cool festival. We've had two memorable sets so far, playing alongside some truly amazing bands. When we began entertaining the thought of returning to the stage after a two year hiatus, playing a reunion set at Levitation became the only appropriate solution, to play in front of the fans in Austin Texas, where it all began. The tracks we selected from each performance for this Live at Levitation vinyl release captured a special energy and enthusiasm that only the crowds at Levitation could provide. It truly means a lot to share these memories with everyone and be included in this series. See you soon Austin!" - The Sword

Side A

1. Maiden, Mother & Crone
2. Seven Sisters
3. Lawless Lands
4. Empty Temples

Side B

5. Dying Earth
6. Cloak of Feathers
7. Iron Swan

This 12th release follows Live at Levitation releases from Kikagaku Moyo, The Black Angels, Primal Scream, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, The Dandy Warhols, Moon Duo, Psychic Ills, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, A Place To Bury Strangers and Thee Oh Sees. 

The Sword - Live at LEVITATION is out in stores on Friday, October 11, 2024.

CREDITS

Recorded and Mixed by Craig Lawrence
Mastered by Nick Townsend
Photos by Ismael Quintanilla III

Please note:

Due to the nature of making a vinyl record, each record is one of a kind. The vinyl you receive may look different from our photo. Colored vinyl is more prone to surface noise and imperfections.

Pre-order fulfillment can be affected by label manufacturing issues. On the rare occasion we do not receive the stock we have ordered and cannot fulfill an order, you will be refunded for the item. 

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