2018 studio album by The Sword
Used Future is the sixth and final studio album by American heavy metal band the Sword. Recorded in late 2017 at Flora Recording & Playback in Portland, Oregon, it was produced by Tucker Martine and was released on March 23, 2018, by Razor & Tie.
Recording and production
The Sword began recording the follow-up to 2015's High Country in October 2017, working with producer Tucker Martine at his studio Flora Recording & Playback in Portland, Oregon.[1] Recording was completed in November, with the album's title revealed during the original press release in October.[2]
Promotion and release
Used Future was officially announced for release on March 23, 2018, on January 26, when the lead single "Deadly Nightshade" was also released as a digital download.[3]
Track listing
Personnel
- John D. Cronise – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Kyle Shutt – lead guitar
- Bryan Richie – bass, keyboards
- Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III – drums
- Tucker Martine – production
Charts
References
- ^ "The Sword Begins Recording 'Used Future' Album". Blabbermouth.net. October 11, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (October 12, 2017). "The Sword Is Recording A New Album Called Used Future Right Now". Metal Injection. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ "The Sword To Release 'Used Future' Album In March; Listen To First Single 'Deadly Nightshade'". Blabbermouth.net. January 26, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ "The Sword Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ "The Sword Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "The Sword Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "The Sword Chart History (Top Tastemaker Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
