Magic Sword (band) explained

Magic Sword
Origin:Boise, Idaho
Genre:Electronic Synthwave
Years Active:–present
Label:Joyful Noise Recordings, Size Records, Tender Loving Empire
Current Members:
  • The Keeper
  • The Seer
  • The Weaver

Magic Sword[1] are an American electronic trio from Boise, Idaho. They are known for wearing cloaks and masks during their performances, so as not to reveal their faces or bodies.[2] [3]

The band consists of The Keeper (mask illuminated in red; keyboard, audio-visual), The Seer (mask illuminated in blue; guitar), and The Weaver (mask illuminated in yellow; drums).

History

Magic Sword formed in 2013.[4] That same year, they released their debut full-length album titled Magic Sword Vol. 1 in 2013 on Tender Loving Empire.[5] [6] Along with the album, the trio released a comic book with the same name.[6] In 2016, the trio released their first EP on Size Records titled Legend.[7] In September 2016, Magic Sword embarked on their first national headlining tour. Continuing their tour in January 2018 accompanied by artists such as Mr. Kitty, Nite and Ceegix. [8]

Two of Magic Sword's songs, "In The Face Of Evil" and "The Way Home", are featured in the video game .[9]

"In The Face Of Evil" also appears in the official trailer for the movie .[10]

In 2019, Magic Sword signed to Joyful Noise Recordings releasing the Awakening EP followed by their second full-length album Endless.[11]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Singer. Matthew. Who Is Magic Sword?. 19 September 2014 . Willamette Week. 1 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Sierra. Gabrielle. 7 Artists Who Never Show Their Faces. 18 April 2016. Paste. 5 February 2017.
  3. Web site: Atkins. Amy. Boise Band Magic Sword Kicks Off National Tour, Remains Shrouded in Mystery. Boise Weekly. 5 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180614050941/https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/boise-band-magic-sword-kicks-off-national-tour-remains-shrouded-in-mystery/Content?oid=3893556. 14 June 2018. dead.
  4. Web site: Gassman. Ian. 10 Artists and Their Awesome Live Props. Paste. 5 February 2017.
  5. Web site: Murphy. Tom. Magic Sword Keeps Building Its Legend. Westword. 1 October 2016.
  6. Web site: Berry. Harrison. Magic Sword to Re-Release Debut Album with Comic. Boise Weekly. 1 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20190831180645/https://www.boiseweekly.com/Cobweb/archives/2015/01/12/magic-sword-to-re-release-debut-album-with-comic. 31 August 2019. dead.
  7. Web site: Cameron. John. WGTC Premiere: Magic Sword – Legend EP. We Got This Covered. 28 April 2016. 1 October 2016.
  8. Web site: Deeds. Michael. 'Risky and fun' Boise synthwave band Magic Sword goes on national tour. Idaho Statesman. 1 October 2016.
  9. Web site: Stuart. Keith. Hotline Miami 2 – listen to Magic Sword's contribution to the soundtrack. The Guardian. 12 January 2015. 5 February 2017. The Guardian.
  10. Web site: "Thor: Ragnarok" Official Trailer. Marvel Entertainment. 25 October 2017. .
  11. Web site: Magic Sword Joyful Noise Recordings. 2020-06-19. www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com.

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