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Following their reunion THE SWORD has announced their first slate of US tour dates. The legendary Austin band heads west this summer, performing the Warp Riders album in its entirety to mark the record's 15th anniversary. "This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don't miss out!" says JD Cronise. More details at TheSwordOfficial.com. Dates: August 17 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom. 18 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister Bar. 19 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre. 20 - Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall. 22 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory. 23 - Seattle, WA - Neumo's. 24 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater. 25 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory. 27 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall. 28 - Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriet's. 29 - San Diego, CA - Belly Up Tavern. 30 - Los Angeles, CA - The Bellwether.

Longtime HardRadio friends JACKYL is "rollin' through like a southern-fried wrecking ball." Catch Jesse James Dupree and co. live at the following shows: May 15 - The Premier - Hickory, NC. 16 - Suck Bang Blow - Myrtle Beach, SC - FREE SHOW. June 3 - The Mercury Ballroom - Louisville, KY. 4 - Warner Vineyards - Paw Paw, MI. 5 - Jackson Street Pier - Sandusky, OH - FREE SHOW. 6 - Stix - Ludington, MI. 7 - Riverfront Live - Cincinnati, OH. 27 - The Vine Showroom at Del Lago Resort & Casino - Waterloo, NY. 28 - Arties Bar And Grill - Frenchtown, NJ. July 12 - Picktown Palooza - Pickerington, OH. August 1 - Shooting Star Casino - Mahnomen, MN. 7 - Full Throttle Saloon - Sturgis, SD. 23 - Billy Bob's Texas - Fort Worth, TX. 30 - National Labor Day Rally - Ozawkie, KS.

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have announced a new tour for South America. The Freedom World Crusade South America 2025 will begin November 8 in Sao Paulo and conclude November 23 in Mexico City. November 8 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Vip Station. 11 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Mister Rock. 11 - Curitiba, Brazil - Tork N' Roll. 13 - Buenos Aries, Argentina - Teatro Flores. 14 - Santiago, Chile - Coliseo. 16 - Lima, Peru - CCB. 19 - San Salvador, El Salvador - Museo Marte. 21 - Monterrey, Mexico - Escena. 22 - Guadalajara, Mexico - C3 Stage. 23 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador.