Kyle Shutt, the guitarist of The Sword, is planning to go solo. After the band recently announced their hiatus and canceling their Austrailian tour, it is not stopping Shutt to continue making music. According to The PRP, Shutt has launched a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $30,000 and hoping for the solo venture to be released in May of next year. He plans to produce the album with live instruments and vocals. Shutt made a statement about the project, stating

“I love producing albums and rolling up my sleeves to tackle big challenges. While wondering what to do with a mountain of material not necessarily fit for any band that I am in, I heard a tiny, very loud voice telling me to make a solo album in that very sense, solo! I’ll be hitting those drums, slapping that bass, singing those lyrics, and absolutely shredding that guitar. If there’s something that makes a noise I like, I’m playing it. Now, while making albums is a load of fun, it’s also a load of work that, in 2018 doesn’t come cheap. That’s why I thought I’d ask you all be a part of the launching of this wacky solo career, which isn’t just stopping with this initial album. I’m starting with this record and will go wherever my inspiration takes me. It‘s not easy being an artist these days, and I truly couldn’t do this without your support. So if you have the faith in me to do my part in saving rock ’n’ roll, pick up a record and a shirt and LET’S DO THIS THING!”

Stutt also will be hitting the road withPink Floyd tribute band Doom Side of the Moon later this year, beginning November 30th in Austin, TX.  See the full itinerary below.

Doom Side of the Moon tour dates:
11/30 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s (tickets & info HERE)
12/1 – Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live! (tickets & info HERE)
12/3 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater (tickets & info HERE)
12/4 – Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw (tickets & info HERE)

Photo Credit: Raymond Flotat