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The Sword Cancel Aus Tour: ‘It Is Time For A Breather’

Staff Writer

The band have issued a statement.

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US metal band The Sword have cancelled their Australian tour dates scheduled for next month, announcing they’ll be taking a hiatus.

After initially pushing dates this month back to October, the “warlock rock” outfit from Texas said they “feel it is time for a breather” after “15 years of nonstop recording and touring”.

The band will complete their current US run in support of new album Used Future before taking time off.

Check out the full statement below.