# Apocryphon Tour

The Apocryphon Tour was a worldwide concert tour by American heavy metal band the Sword, in promotion of the band's 2012 fourth studio album Apocryphon. Beginning on October 29, 2012 in the United States, it is currently scheduled for nine legs with 163 shows in total, visiting countries in North America, Europe and Australasia. The Apocryphon Tour is the band's first full concert tour without original drummer Trivett Wingo, who left early into the Warp Riders Tour, and is also the first with current drummer Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III, who replaced Kevin Fender in October 2011.

## Background

The first dates confirmed for the Apocryphon Tour were the opening two legs in the United States between October and December 2012, which were announced on the band's official website on September 5, 2012 along with the European release information for Apocryphon. Support acts for the opening 37 shows were also confirmed: Gpysyhawk as the primary support act at all shows, Eagle Claw as the third band for the first 23 shows, and American Sharks for the last 14 shows. Plans of a European leg in early 2013 were also revealed, with the first dates officially confirmed by the Sword's European label Napalm Records later in September.
A third North America headline leg of the tour was announced in June 2013, and will take place throughout July and August.

## Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support act(s) | Set list |
| Leg 1: North America I (headlining) ||||||
| October 29, 2012 | Corpus Christi | United States | House of Rock | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| October 30, 2012 | Denton | United States | Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 1 |
| October 31, 2012 | Oklahoma City | United States | Academy of Contemporary Music | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| November 1, 2012 | Little Rock | United States | Downtown Music Hall | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| November 2, 2012 | Shreveport | United States | Riverside Warehouse | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 2 |
| November 3, 2012 | Austin | United States | Fun Fun Fun Fest | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| November 5, 2012 | Lincoln | United States | Bourbon Theater | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| November 6, 2012 | Minneapolis | United States | First Avenue | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| November 7, 2012 | Chicago | United States | Double Door | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 3 |
| November 8, 2012 | Columbus | United States | The A&R Bar | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 4 |
| November 9, 2012 | Cleveland | United States | Grog Shop | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| November 10, 2012 | Covington | United States | Madison Theater | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 5 |
| November 11, 2012 | Detroit | United States | Saint Andrew's Hall | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| November 13, 2012 | Philadelphia | United States | Union Transfer | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 6 |
| November 14, 2012 | New York City | United States | Webster Hall | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 7 |
| November 15, 2012 | Pawtucket | United States | The Met | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 8 |
| November 16, 2012 | Cambridge | United States | The Middle East | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 8 |
| November 17, 2012 | Washington, D.C. | United States | Rock & Roll Hotel | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 9 |
| November 19, 2012 | Birmingham | United States | Workplay Theater | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 10 |
| November 20, 2012 | Orlando | United States | Beacham | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| November 21, 2012 | Atlanta | United States | The Masquerade | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 11 |
| November 22, 2012 | Nashville | United States | Exit/In | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| November 23, 2012 | Memphis | United States | Hi Tone | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | 12 |
| November 24, 2012 | Baton Rouge | United States | Spanish Moon | Gypsyhawk, Eagle Claw | |
| Leg 2: North America II (headlining) ||||||
| December 2, 2012 | Tulsa | United States | Eclipse | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks |
| December 3, 2012 | Kansas City | United States | Record Bar | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| December 4, 2012 | Denver | United States | Bluebird Theater | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | 13 |
| December 5, 2012 | Salt Lake City | United States | Urban Lounge | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| December 6, 2012 | Boise | United States | Neurolux | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| December 7, 2012 | Portland | United States | Hawthorne | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| December 8, 2012 | Seattle | United States | Neumos | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| December 10, 2012 | Sacramento | United States | Harlows | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| December 11, 2012 | San Francisco | United States | Independent | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| December 12, 2012 | Los Angeles | United States | El Rey Theatre | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | 12 |
| December 13, 2012 | San Diego | United States | Brick by Brick | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| December 14, 2012 | Phoenix | United States | Club Red | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | 14 |
| December 15, 2012 | Tucson | United States | Hotel Congress | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| December 17, 2012 | Dallas | United States | Trees | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | 15 |
| December 18, 2012 | Houston | United States | Fitzgerald's | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| December 19, 2012 | Austin | United States | Emo's | Gypsyhawk, American Sharks | |
| Leg 3: Europe I (headlining) ||||||
| January 6, 2013 | Wolverhampton | England | Slade Rooms | Lonely Kamel | |
| January 7, 2013 | Glasgow | Scotland | ABC 2 | Lonely Kamel | 16 |
| January 8, 2013 | Manchester | England | Academy 3 | Lonely Kamel | 17 |
| January 9, 2013 | Bristol | England | The Fleece | Lonely Kamel | |
| January 10, 2013 | London | England | Camden Underworld | Lonely Kamel | 18 |
| January 12, 2013 | Antwerp | Belgium | Trix | Lonely Kamel | 19 |
| January 13, 2013 | Nijmegen | Netherlands | Doornroosje | Lonely Kamel | 20 |
| January 14, 2013 | Cologne | Germany | Underground | Lonely Kamel | 21 |
| January 15, 2013 | Berlin | Germany | Magnet Club | Lonely Kamel | 21 |
| January 16, 2013 | Hamburg | Germany | Logo | Lonely Kamel | |
| January 18, 2013 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Sticky Fingers | Lonely Kamel | 22 |
| January 19, 2013 | Stockholm | Sweden | Debaser Slussen | Lonely Kamel | 23 |
| January 21, 2013 | Helsinki | Finland | Tavastia Club | Lonely Kamel | |
| January 22, 2013 | Tampere | Finland | Klubi | Lonely Kamel | |
| January 24, 2013 | Oslo | Norway | John Dee | Lonely Kamel | 24 |
| January 25, 2013 | Norrköping | Sweden | Dynamo | Lonely Kamel | |
| January 26, 2013 | Malmö | Sweden | Debaser | Lonely Kamel | |
| January 27, 2013 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Lille Vega | Lonely Kamel | 25 |
| Leg 4: Australia (Soundwave and supporting DragonForce) ||||||
| February 23, 2013 | Brisbane | Australia | RNA Showgrounds | Various (Soundwave) | 26 |
| February 24, 2013 | Sydney | Australia | Sydney Olympic Park | Various (Soundwave) | |
| February 25, 2013 | Melbourne | Australia | Billboard | DragonForce (supporting) | 27 |
| February 28, 2013 | Sydney | Australia | The Metro Theatre | DragonForce (supporting) | 27 |
| March 1, 2013 | Melbourne | Australia | Flemington Racecourse | Various (Soundwave) | 28 |
| March 2, 2013 | Adelaide | Australia | Bonython Park | Various (Soundwave) | 26 |
| March 4, 2013 | Perth | Australia | Claremont Showground | Various (Soundwave) | |
| Leg 5: North America III (headlining and supporting Clutch) ||||||
| April 25, 2013 | Memphis | United States | The New Daisy Theatre | KYNG | |
| April 26, 2013 | Nashville | United States | Exit/In | KYNG | |
| April 27, 2013 | Savannah | United States | The Jinx | KYNG | |
| April 28, 2013 | Knoxville | United States | Bijou Theatre | KYNG | |
| April 29, 2013 | Raleigh | United States | Lincoln Theatre | KYNG, Demon Eye | |
| May 1, 2013 | Richmond | United States | The National | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 2, 2013 | New York City | United States | Terminal 5 | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 3, 2013 | Clifton Park | United States | Upstate Concert Hall | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 4, 2013 | Portland | United States | State Theatre | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 5, 2013 | Boston | United States | House of Blues | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 7, 2013 | Charlotte | United States | Amos' Southend | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 9, 2013 | St. Petersburg | United States | State Theatre | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 10, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale | United States | Revolution Live | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 11, 2013 | Orlando | United States | House of Blues | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 12, 2013 | Pensacola | United States | Vinyl Music Hall | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 14, 2013 | New Orleans | United States | House of Blues | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 15, 2013 | Atlanta | United States | Center Stage Atlanta | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 17, 2013 | Philadelphia | United States | Electric Factory | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 18, 2013 | Columbus | United States | Columbus Crew Stadium | Various (Rock on the Range) | |
| May 19, 2013 | Indianapolis | United States | The Vogue | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 21, 2013 | Milwaukee | United States | Turner Hall Ballroom | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 22, 2013 | Fargo | United States | The Venue | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 23, 2013 | Lincoln | United States | Bourbon Theater | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 24, 2013 | Pryor Creek | United States | 1421 E 450 Road | Various (Rocklahoma) | |
| May 25, 2013 | Houston | United States | House of Blues | Clutch (supporting), Lionize | |
| May 26, 2013 | San Antonio | United States | AT&T Center | Various (River City Rock Fest) | |
| Leg 6: Europe II (festivals and headlining) ||||||
| June 14, 2013 | Castle Donington | England | Donington Park | Various (Download Festival) | |
| June 16, 2013 | Nickelsdorf | Austria | Pannonia Fields II | Various (Nova Rock Festival) | |
| June 17, 2013 | Augsburg | Germany | Kantine | | |
| June 18, 2013 | Konstanz | Germany | Kulturladen | | |
| June 19, 2013 | Milan | Italy | Live Club | Various (Flame Fest) | |
| June 20, 2013 | Zürich | Switzerland | Volkshaus | Various (Earshakerday) | |
| June 21, 2013 | Saarbrücken | Germany | Garage | | |
| June 23, 2013 | Clisson | France | Rue du Champ Louet | Various (Hellfest) | |
| June 24, 2013 | Villeurbanne | France | Le Transbordeur | | |
| June 25, 2013 | Toulouse | France | La Dynamo | | |
| June 26, 2013 | Barcelona | Spain | Razzmatazz 3 | | |
| June 27, 2013 | Almàssera | Spain | Rock City | | |
| June 28, 2013 | Vitoria-Gasteiz | Spain | Recinto Mendizabala | Various (Azkena Rock Festival) | |
| June 30, 2013 | Dessel | Belgium | Kastelsedijk | Various (Graspop Metal Meeting) | |
| July 1, 2013 | Deventer | Netherlands | Burgerweeshuis | Clutch (supporting) | |
| July 2, 2013 | Eindhoven | Netherlands | Effenaar | Clutch (supporting), Red Fang, Komatsu | |
| July 3, 2013 | Esch-sur-Alzette | Luxembourg | Rockhal | | |
| July 6, 2013 | Gothenburg | Sweden | | Various (Metaltown Festival) | |
| July 7, 2013 | Roskilde | Denmark | Festivalpladsen | Various (Roskilde Festival) | |
| Leg 7: North America IV (headlining) ||||||
| July 25, 2013 | Dallas | United States | Granada Theater | Castle, American Sharks | |
| July 26, 2013 | Austin | United States | Red 7 | Castle, American Sharks | |
| July 27, 2013 | Abilene | United States | The Backroom | Castle, American Sharks | |
| July 28, 2013 | Lubbock | United States | FUBAR | Castle, American Sharks | |
| July 30, 2013 | Farmington | United States | TOP DECK | Castle, American Sharks | |
| July 31, 2013 | Tempe | United States | Club Red | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 1, 2013 | Santa Ana | United States | Club Red | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 2, 2013 | San Francisco | United States | Slim's | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 3, 2013 | San Francisco | United States | Slim's | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 5, 2013 | Portland | United States | Hawthorne Theater | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 6, 2013 | Spokane | United States | Spokane Center | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 7, 2013 | Seattle | United States | Neumos | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 8, 2013 | Vancouver | Canada | The Biltmore | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 10, 2013 | Edmonton | Canada | The Starlite Ballroom | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 11, 2013 | Calgary | Canada | Republik | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 12, 2013 | Regina | Canada | The Exchange | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 13, 2013 | Winnipeg | Canada | Pyramid Cabaret | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 14, 2013 | Thunder Bay | Canada | Crocks | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 15, 2013 | Toronto | Canada | Lee's Palace | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 17, 2013 | Montreal | Canada | il Motore | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 18, 2013 | New York City | United States | Music Hall of Williamsburg | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 19, 2013 | West Chester | United States | The Note | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 20, 2013 | Baltimore | United States | The Ottobar | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 21, 2013 | Roanoke | United States | Martin's Downtown | Castle, American Sharks | |
| August 23, 2013 | Baton Rouge | United States | Spanish Moon | Castle, American Sharks | |
| Castle, American Sharks ||||||
| September 24, 2013 | South Burlington | United States | Higher Ground | Clutch (supporting) | |
| September 26, 2013 | Port Chester | United States | Capitol Theatre | Clutch (supporting) | |
| September 27, 2013 | Huntington | United States | The Paramount | Clutch (supporting) | |
| September 28, 2013 | Hampton Beach | United States | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom | Clutch (supporting) | |
| Leg 9: North America VI ||||||
| October 27, 2013 | Charleston | United States | Music Farm | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| October 28, 2013 | Athens | United States | Georgia Theatre | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| October 29, 2013 | Chattanooga | United States | Track 29 | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| October 31, 2013 | Louisville | United States | Expo Five | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 1, 2013 | Memphis | United States | Minglewood Hall | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 2, 2013 | Oklahoma City | United States | Diamond Ballroom | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 4, 2013 | Corpus Christi | United States | House of Rock | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 5, 2013 | Austin | United States | Emo's East | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 7, 2013 | Albuquerque | United States | Sunshine Theater | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 8, 2013 | Tucson | United States | Rialto Theatre | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 9, 2013 | West Hollywood | United States | House of Blues | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 10, 2013 | San Diego | United States | House of Blues | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 11, 2013 | Sacramento | United States | Ace of Spades | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 13, 2013 | Grand Junction | United States | Mesa Theater and Club | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 14, 2013 | Denver | United States | Ogden Theatre | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 15, 2013 | Wichita | United States | Cotillion Ballroom | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 16, 2013 | Columbia | United States | The Blue Note | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 17, 2013 | Bloomington | United States | Castle Theatre | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 19, 2013 | Joliet | United States | Mojoes | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 20, 2013 | Madison | United States | Orpheum Theatre | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 21, 2013 | Fort Wayne | United States | Piere's | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 22, 2013 | Columbus | United States | Lifestyle Communities Pavilion | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 23, 2013 | Detroit | United States | The Fillmore Detroit | Clutch, American Sharks | |
| November 24, 2013 | Covington | United States | The Madison Theater | Valley of the Sun, Electric Citizen, American Sharks | |

## Personnel

* J. D. Cronise – vocals, guitar
* Kyle Shutt – guitar
* Bryan Richie – bass
* Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III – drums