Austin, TX-based heavy metal outfit The Sword, now recovered from their split with former drummer Trivett Wingo, announced the dates for their rescheduled US tour earlier this week.

The band released a statement regarding the tour:

“We are pleased to announce the Warp Riders 2010 U.S. Tour Mk. II, beginning in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 27!  These performances will feature the formidable skills of notorious intergalactic bounty drummer, Kevin Fender.  A veteran of the Austin music scene, Mr. Fender is best known for his devastating work with Texas hardcore legends Employer, Employee.  Check the Performance page of our website for dates and tickets!”

The rescheduled dates are as follows:

11/28 – Birmingham, AL – WorkPlay Theatre
11/29 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
11/30 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
12/01 – Roanoke, VA – Martin’s Downtown
12/02 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club
12/03 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
12/04 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
12/05 – Boston, MA – Royale Boston
12/06 – Washington, DC – The 9:30 Club
12/07 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Small’s Theatre
12/08 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
12/09 – Huntington, WV – V Club
12/10 – Covington, KY – The Mad Hatter
12/11 – Detroit, MI – The Shelter
12/12 – Chicago, IL – Metro
12/13 – St. Louis, MO – The Firebird
12/14 – Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose Tap House
12/15 – Kansas City, MO – The Record Bar
12/16 – Little Rock, AR – Juanita’s