Magic Sword (band)

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 (red, keyboard, audio-visual), The Seer (blue, guitar), and The Weaver (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 are featured in the video game Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number.[9]

"In the Face of Evil" also appears in the official trailer for the movie Thor: Ragnarok.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Magic Sword Vol. 1 (2015, Tender Loving Empire)

EPs

  • Legend (2016, Size Records)

References

  1. ↑ Singer, Matthew. "Who Is Magic Sword?". Willamette Week. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  2. ↑ Sierra, Gabrielle. "7 Artists Who Never Show Their Faces". Paste. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  3. ↑ Atkins, Amy. "Boise Band Magic Sword Kicks Off National Tour, Remains Shrouded in Mystery". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  4. ↑ Gassman, Ian. "10 Artists and Their Awesome Live Props". Paste. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  5. ↑ Murphy, Tom. "Magic Sword Keeps Building Its Legend". Westword. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  6. 1 2 Berry, Harrison. "Magic Sword to Re-Release Debut Album with Comic". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  7. ↑ Cameron, John. "WGTC Premiere: Magic Sword – Legend EP". We Got This Covered. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  8. ↑ Deeds, Michael. "'Risky and fun' Boise synthwave band Magic Sword goes on national tour". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  9. ↑ Stuart, Keith. "Hotline Miami 2 – listen to Magic Sword's contribution to the soundtrack". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  10. ↑ ""Thor: Ragnarok" Official Trailer". Marvel Entertainment. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
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