The Sword at Triple Rock

From Austin, Texas

First Twin Cities show since since December 15, 2007 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since April 25, 2005

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From last.fm:

The Sword is an American heavy metal band from Austin, Texas. Formed in 2003, the band is composed of vocalist and guitarist John D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and drummer Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III. Originally signed to New York-based independent label KEMADO RECORDS, the group released its debut album Age of Winters, which was largely written by Cronise before the band's formation, in 2006. The follow-up, Gods of the Earth, was released two years later, and gave the group its first entry on the US Billboard 200 chart. Read more about The Sword on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since September 13, 2008 • First show supporting a touring headliner since July 25, 2007 • Ninth show on MN Live's calendar since June 1, 2005

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Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, ZEBULON PIKE is an instrumental prog-doom metal band formed in late 2002. Inspired in equal parts by heavy sounds of the 70's (Mountain, Pentagram, Captain Beyond, early Judas Priest), progressive rock (King Crimson, Rush), and 20th century classical (Bela Bartok, Arvo Part, and many others). ZEBULON PIKE combines the impact of metal with the considered approach of "art" music. The result is a rather refined, muted aggression necessary for inciting the slow motion apocalypse. Read more about Zebulon Pike on Last.fm.