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The Sword w/ Hippie Death CultRichmond · Sat, Nov 7, 2026

8:00 PM local time
The NationalRichmond, VA
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The Sword w/ Hippie Death Cult takes place at The National, Richmond, VA on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM local time.

The line-up includes The Sword and Hippie Death Cult.

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Nearest station
Downtown Transfer Station · Bus station · 340 m · 6 min walk
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The Sword at The National: show day guide

Show starts
8:00 PM
Support
Hippie Death Cult
The Sword on stage(est.)
8:45 PM
Set length(est.)
1 hr
Expected finish(est.)
9:45 PM
Getting there
Downtown Transfer Station, 340 m (6 min walk)

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Mission Ballroom, Denver on August 28, 2026

  1. 1Celestial Crown
  2. 2Barael's Blade
  3. 3Tres Brujas
  4. 4The Horned Goddess
  5. 5How Heavy This Axe
  6. 6Cloak of Feathers
  7. 7Sea of Green
  8. 8Empty Temples
  9. 9Necron
  10. 10Seven Sisters
  11. 11Maiden, Mother & Crone
  12. 12Freya
  13. 13Winter's Wolves

Most played songs on this tour

  • Celestial Crown×12
  • Barael's Blade×12
  • Cloak of Feathers×12
  • Sea of Green×12
  • Empty Temples×12
  • Maiden, Mother & Crone×12
  • Freya×12
  • Winter's Wolves×12
  • The Horned Goddess×10
  • Necron×9

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Sword

Line-up

About The Sword

The Sword is an American heavy metal band from Austin, Texas. Formed in 2003, the band is composed of vocalist and guitarist John D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie and drummer Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III for most of its tenure. Originally signed to Kemado Records, the group released their debut album Age of Winters in 2006, the material for which had been largely written by Cronise prior to the band's formation. Gods of the Earth was released two years later, giving the group its first entry on the US Billboard 200 chart when it reached number 102.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: The National

708 East Broad, Richmond, VA, 23219
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The Sword w/ Hippie Death Cult: FAQs

When is The Sword w/ Hippie Death Cult?

The Sword w/ Hippie Death Cult is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time.

Where is The Sword w/ Hippie Death Cult taking place?

At The National, 708 East Broad, Richmond, VA 23219.

How much are tickets for The Sword w/ Hippie Death Cult?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

What songs will The Sword play?

At their most recent show (August 28, 2026, Denver) The Sword played 13 songs, including Celestial Crown, Barael's Blade, Tres Brujas, The Horned Goddess, and How Heavy This Axe.

Does The Sword have other upcoming dates?

Yes — The Sword has 17 upcoming dates, including Louisville (Oct 29), Cleveland Heights (Oct 30), and Millvale (Oct 31).

Who is supporting The Sword at The National?

The line-up also includes Hippie Death Cult.

What time does The Sword go on stage?

The Sword is expected on stage around 8:45 PM, after Hippie Death Cult. The show itself starts at 8:00 PM local time.

How long is The Sword's set?

Recent shows ran to 13 songs, about 1 hr on stage, so expect to finish around 9:45 PM.

The Sword w/ Hippie Death Cult

Sat, Nov 7, 2026

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