The Sword: 4 Years to Metallica Tour | Kyle Shutt on Band Longevity & Success

What does it feel like to play in front of 70,000 people? Kyle Shutt (The Sword) shares his philosophy on live performance: "Being on the stage is where I'm comfortable." He takes viewers through the rapid scale-up of The Sword’s biggest shows, from a 10,000-person festival in Florida to 70,000 people in Istanbul! Kyle also comments on the massive changes in the Austin, TX, music scene, noting that the cost of living now requires musicians to work two jobs just to afford one band. The Sword Fans: What venues are still affordable for bands in your city? Tell us in the comments! Follow The Sonic Road Podcast on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & X: @thesonicroad Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/thesonicroad #thesonicroadpodcast #rockmusic #metalmusic #rockpodcast #metalpodcast #rocknroll #alternativemusic #podcast2025 #podcastlife #newepisodes #AustinMusicScene #LivePerformance #MusicianLife #Touring #TheSwordLive #KyleShutt #TheSword