Used Future Explained

Used Future
Type:	studio
Artist:	The Sword
Cover:	TheSwordUsedFuture.jpg
Recorded:	October–November 2017
Studio:	Flora Recording & Playback (Portland, Oregon)
Label:	Razor & Tie
Producer:	Tucker Martine
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Prev Year:	2017

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]

Personnel

• John D. Cronise – vocals, rhythm guitar
• Kyle Shutt – lead guitar
• Bryan Richie – bass, keyboards
• Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III – drums
• Tucker Martine – production

Notes and References

1. News: The Sword Begins Recording 'Used Future' Album . . October 11, 2017 . January 31, 2018 .
2. News: The Sword Is Recording A New Album Called Used Future Right Now . Kennelty . Greg . Metal Injection . October 12, 2017 . January 31, 2018 .
3. News: The Sword To Release 'Used Future' Album In March; Listen To First Single 'Deadly Nightshade' . . January 26, 2018 . January 31, 2018 .