BAND
NightSword
Originally founded in 2008, NightSword quickly took on a life of its own from what started out as a few songs written by CL Sedore.
Initially, a three-guitar triple-thrash-threat whose songs incorporated crushing riffs, soaring harmonies and melodic overtones, NightSword evolved into its present form upon the release of The Black Horse Rides in January 2014, and rapidly established itself as one of LA's premier melodic metal bands.
Ranging from hard-hitting beats to instrumental harmonies, NightSword appeals to hard-core and old school metal-heads, as well as fans of lighter fare. Their legendary live performances consistently deliver the complete album experience with ferocity and a sharp progressive-metal edge.
With the release of When Evil Rises, their second album in March 2018, NightSword again delivers the goods and promises as a band to watch for.
*** February 2022 Update - We are in the studio recording the new album which will be out this summer ***
MEMBERS
CL Sedore - Lead Vox / Guitar
Johnny Blade - Lead Guitar / Vox
Johnny Blade - Lead Guitar / Vox
CL Sedore co-founded hardcore metal band, Never Falling, with Alex Rodriguez of Saosin and James Eason of Droid.
Originally from Winter Haven, Florida, CL moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career, performing in multiple bands and projects as both a musician and songwriter.
Johnny Blade - Lead Guitar / Vox
Johnny Blade - Lead Guitar / Vox
Johnny Blade - Lead Guitar / Vox
Growing up in Chicago, Johnny started out playing hard rock and metal guitar in the mid-80s, while studying classical and jazz styles. Johnny moved to Los Angeles in 1996 where he played various styles of music with original and cover bands.
Later, Johnny met CL to come back full circle to his metal roots through NightSword where he shines with his true shredding skills and unbridled musical passion.
Michelle Pickering - Drums
Michelle Pickering - Drums
Michelle Pickering - Drums
Hailing from Ontario, Canada, Michelle joined the band in the summer of 2019. A powerful force to be reckoned with, she brings the most ferocious, no-holds-barred,
metal chops to the drums.
Ted Kerr - Bass
Michelle Pickering - Drums
Michelle Pickering - Drums
