Gods of the Earth

by The Sword

Gods of the Earth cover art

On 'Gods of the Earth', The Sword refines its modern-retro metal sound, built upon a foundation of doom and stoner rock. The album features the dual-guitar work of J.D. Cronise and Kyle Shutt, who deliver heavy, intricate riffs and harmonies, with production—co-handled by the band—that balances raw power with improved clarity. Lyrically, the album is steeped in fantasy, drawing heavily from the works of Robert E. Howard and George R. R. Martin. This release marked the band's first appearance on the Billboard 200 chart and broadened their reach through the inclusion of songs in popular video games.

Genres

  • Stoner Metal
  • Heavy Metal

Tracklist

  1. The Sundering
  2. The Frost-Giant's Daughter
  3. How Heavy This Axe
  4. Lords
  5. Fire Lances of the Ancient Hyperzephyrians
  6. To Take the Black
  7. Maiden, Mother & Crone
  8. Under the Boughs
  9. The Black River
  10. The White Sea
  11. To Take the Black (Reprise)