After an amicable split with drummer Trivett Wingo forced THE SWORD to cancel its remaining tour dates, the band has now found someone to fill in for behind-the-kit duties and is ready to hit the road again. Joining them on the upcoming run is Kevin Fender, best known for his work with the Texas hardcore outfit EMPLOYER, EMPLOYEE. Tickets for the new dates go on sale tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. All tickets from previously postponed shows will be honored at the door.

Here is an official statement from THE SWORD: "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."

Rescheduled U.S. tour dates:

November
27 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
28 - Birmingham, AL @ WorkPlay Theatre
29 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
30 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

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

Source: www.Blabbermouth.Net