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Age of Winters

The Sword · 2006

43 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal

A thunderous blend of stoner metal riffs and mythic storytelling that conjures ancient battles and mystical realms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • immersive storytelling experience
  • epic thematic journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 14, 2006, 'Age of Winters' marked The Sword's debut album. It positioned the band within the heavy metal revival scene, showcasing their unique blend of doom and stoner metal elements after years of honing their sound in the underground circuit.
Stylistic neighbors
High on Fire· Mastodon· Clutch

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Celestial Crown 1:57
  • 2 Barael's Blade 2:48
  • 3 Freya 4:34
  • 4 Winter's Wolves 4:36
  • 5 The Horned Goddess 5:01
  • 6 Iron Swan 5:46
  • 7 Lament for the Aurochs 7:59
  • 8 March of the Lor 4:41
  • 9 Ebethron 5:35

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