The Sword, Wizard Rifle
Majestic Theatre 115 King St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
courtesy FPC Live
The Sword
The Sword’s hiatus, which began in 2018, is over. The Texas-based band has evolved considerably from its early days playing epic stoner metal, which earned accolades from and support slots with the likes of Metallica and Clutch. Although members decided to “sheathe The Sword” — as vocalist and guitarist John D. Cronise wrote in the liner notes for the band’s 2020 career-spanning box set, Chronology 2006-2018 — the band hit the road again this summer for a headlining tour. Madison will be one of the final stops. Oregon’s Wizard Rifle, a noisy and frenzied duo that eludes musical pigeonholing, opens the show. Tickets here.