Sword (9)

Heavy metal/hard rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio founded 1978. Original trio lineup was Ed Vicars (bass/vocals), Mike Boyer (guitars) and Ross Winslow (drums/percussion, 1978-1981). Other members over the years: Dave Herold/Lee Caldwell (drums, the timeline here is less than perfectly clear but it seems that Herold succeeded Winslow for a very short period in 1981 giving way to Caldwell then returning in 1983 and staying with them until the band first dissolved) Scott Denham (guitar, synth, background vocals 1980-1981) Aaron Boyer (drums, Mike Boyer's son,.circa 1996-1999) Tony Gonzalez (drums, 1999-present) Group split up in 1984 for more time with family but reformed in 1996 and began writing new music. They played a reunion benefit snow in 1998 with lineup as Boyer/Vicars/Herold. Additionally, the band's bio states they have recorded two (not named in the bio) demos, one in 1980 shortly after Denham's arrival and another during Caldwell's tenure as drummer.