Jim Ward: Last News

Sparta have announced details of their self-titled new album and shared two songs from it – listen to ‘Mind Over Matter’ and ‘Spiders’ below.The Texas duo, led by former At The Drive-In guitarist Jim Ward, will follow up 2020’s ‘Trust The River’ LP on October 14 via Dine Alone.The new record is being previewed by its first two singles, which both feature a special guest vocalist.‘Mind Over Matter’ features Kayleigh Goldsworthy, while Angelica Garcia appears on ‘Spiders’.Listen to both tracks below.Discussing the new record, Ward said in a statement: “This new record is a starting point for the band, with absolute love and respect for the last 20 years – it was time to scrap some things, release some baggage and forge a new path. [Bandmate] Matt [Miller] and I have a clear vision for the future and it starts now.

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At The Drive-In have taken to social media over the weekend to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of their album ‘Relationship Of Command’.Jim Ward, the band’s guitarist and one of its two founding members, posted a tribute to the album on his Instagram page on Saturday (September 12).“Happy 20th old friend,” he wrote.“You definitely changed my life and I love you very much.”Cedric Bixler-Zavala, the band’s frontman, followed Ward’s post a day later on his own social media.“Lotta kind words from fans and friends about this guy turning 20 years old,” he wrote on Instagram.“Fucking A thank you guys.