The Sword’s John D. Cronise Discusses Decision to End Influential Metal Band

“I realized I couldn't do another album”

"...After almost two decades and six albums, the Sword have laid down their weapons for good...."

Oct. 27, 2022 Music Post by Robert Penson

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

The Once and Future King gets a reboot

"...Ritchie’s superfluous King Arthur reboot stars Charlie Hunnam as the man who would be king, brought up to 21st..."

May 12, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Crosstalk: Golden Dawn Arkestra Records Live Album and Metal Breakouts the Sword Break Up

Austin music news headlines of the week

"...Thursday: recording a live album consisting of material that they'd never played live. "Our last record, The Gold Album,..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Sword and the Shield Shows Malcolm X and MLK Were More Alike Than Different

Dr. Peniel E. Joseph's book argues that the civil rights leaders are two sides of the same revolutionary coin

"...In our nation's hazy memories of the civil rights movement, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Arts Feature by Sara Hutchinson

Kenjutsu: The Art of the Sword

The Hideout improvises tales of samurai battle and broken honor

"...Because comedy improv is only one flavor of the artform, and this Kenjutsu series is improv that’s not..."

March 28, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Sword and the Sorcerer

"...Maharis, Richard Moll, Richard Lynch and Nina Van Pallandt. The Alamo's first annual Sword and Sandal Film Festival features..."

Jan. 6, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Sword

"...The Sword..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Video: The Sword with Lars Ulrich "Freya"

Riding the Lightning

"...Mere days before induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich..."

April 29, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

The Sword Reviewed

"...The SwordGods of the Earth (Kemado)..."

March 28, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Video: The Sword 'Tres Brujas'

Long ago in a galaxy far, far away …

"...And so it begins … Here's "Tres Brujas," the first installment in the Sword's planned video trilogy. Check..."

Aug. 24, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Funeralizer and the Sword Are Two Completely Different Bands

"...Dear Austin Chronicle, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the Funeralizer set and our interpretation of Led Zeppelin II,..."

July 21, 2005 Postmarks

The Pen May Be Mightier Than the Sword, but Sometimes It Makes You Want to Slit Your Wrists

The Austin Film Society's latest series zooms in on creative block

"...Federico Fellini was flummoxed. After the international acclaim that followed La Dolce Vita, he was..."

May 2, 2014 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Samurai Sword

Austin Powell debuts “Into the Void” with the Sword's Trivett Wingo

"...Into the Void … With the Sword Just as Black Sabbath..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

Update: Wingo: 'I Was Dying on the Road'

Former Sword drummer sounds off on his departure

"...The Sword's performance at ACL on Friday was the last..."

Oct. 13, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

Uwe Boll, the Timex watch of contemporary filmmakers (he takes a licking but keeps on ticking), strikes again.

"...Starring: Jason Statham, Leelee Sobieski, John Rhys-Davies, Ray Liotta, Matthew Lillard, Burt Reynolds, Will Sanderson, Ron Perlman, Claire Forlani,..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sword Guitarist Kyle Shutt: Self-Portraitist – By Request!

Out-of-work shredder began re-facing his solo LP for fans

"...of existing in this world depends on huge public gatherings,” acknowledges the Sword guitarist. “So that’s a huge bummer.”..."

May 19, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Warrior's Way

An Asian assassin seeks refuge in a small town in the American Badlands where ninjas and cowboys duke it out.

"...a strange, not-quite-successful but visually entertaining attempt to merge the tropes of the classic American Western with those of..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Owls, Hooters & the Devil: Graveyard Part II

Graveyard Part II

"...what time Graveyard lifts off at Stubb’s on Saturday. The Sword lops heads beginning at 8:45pm, then Neil Fallon..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

One in a Crowd: Sword of Gary 6000

Local Renaissance man Zach Hall looks to Kickstart a video game

"...might also be wearing head to toe spandex as the frontman of Queen cover band Magnifico. Less noticeable, but..."

Feb. 3, 2016 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Blade of the Immortal

More blood-splattered samurai action from the Japanese master

"...filming this), Takashi Miike returns to Edo-era Japan for the first time since 2012’s sedate drama Hara-Kiri: Death of..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: When I Write the Book

On luck, anarchy, and the narrative vagaries of life

"...Back in the old days, Austin's airport was not only at Mueller..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Column by Louis Black

A Pictorial Tribute to the Birth of American Sharks' New Album

The long-awaited sophomore disc 11:11 finally has its due date

"...Six years after the release of their bong-rattling self-titled debut, Austin speed-sludge trio..."

May 10, 2019 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: The Via Dolorosa

When is it acceptable to use the L word?

"...My boyfriend is great and fun, and funny, and..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Fantastic Fest Review: Blade of the Immortal

Director Takashi Miike slices and dices a manga favorite

"...would legendary Japanese director Takashi Miike want to adapt the big-screen version of Hiroaki Samura's mega-selling manga Blade of..."

Sept. 30, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Croy & the Boys Cover Marty Robbins

ATX’s Midwestern honky-tonkers saddle-up for Adrian Quesada

"...Charismatic Austin country posse Croy & the Boys roll out debut full-length Hey Come Back on..."

Oct. 24, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Graveyard: Ungrateful Are We the Dead

Graveyard

"...Seldom have the opening notes of any rock album had the effect..."

Sept. 9, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Luv Doc: A Knuckle-Dragging Meathead

The worst kind of ignorance is ignorance accompanied by hubris

"...I don’t get soccer. BOR-ing! Why do people waste their time on it? - Paul D...."

June 20, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

Fun Fun Fun Fest's Got The Time

Schedule out: Run-D.M.C. Friday, Edward Sharpe closes Sunday

"...your Fun Fun Fun Fest schedule bingo card out. The winner of the opening day first slot is the..."

Sept. 5, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bigg Robb, Weedeater, the return of Lou Ann Barton, Mike Sailor's Good Time Orchestra, and more

"...With ample sauce in his game to justify the extra Gs and Bs in his name – hell,..."

July 1, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Comedy Out the Wazoo and In Your Weekend: Now!

Unless you'd rather just, what, twiddle your thumbs until Moontower?

"...You know the Moontower Comedy Festival's coming up fast...."

April 9, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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