Originally published by L.S. Media. August 26th 2010.

The Sword this week released their third studio album titled Warp Riders. For die-hard fans of the American hard metal band there will be something tangible to take from the concept album. Its subtle change in direction, much mooted by the band and associates, will be a welcome idea to those who relish in the genre.

Lyrically I cannot fault the album, there seems to be a touch of the homage to Shakespeare within the lines and there is the telling nod to the house of Progressive Rock, it is something that the likes of Argent would have dallied within their heyday.