Magic Sword are an American

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trio from

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. They are known for wearing cloaks and masks during their performances, so as not to reveal their faces or bodies. 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. That same year, they released their debut full-length album titled ''Magic Sword Vol. 1'' in 2013 on

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. Along with the album, the trio released a comic book with the same name. In 2016, the trio released their first EP on Size Records titled ''Legend''. 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. Two of Magic Sword's songs, "In The Face Of Evil" and "The Way Home", are featured in the video game '' Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number''. "In The Face Of Evil" also appears in the official trailer for the movie '' Thor: Ragnarok''. In 2019, Magic Sword signed to

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releasing the ''Awakening EP'' followed by their second full-length album ''Endless''.

Discography

Studio albums *''Magic Sword Vol. 1'' (2013, Tender Loving Empire) *''Magic Sword Vol. 1'' (Deluxe Edition) (2016,

) *''Awakening'' (2019,

) *''Endless'' (2020,

) *''Badlands'' (2023,

) EPs *''Legend'' (2016, Size Records) *''Legend'' (Deluxe Edition)(2016) *''Awakening'' (2019,

)

References

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