The Cardboard Swords were an American

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rock band from

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History

In early 2015, The Cardboard Swords signed to

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. Not long after, they were featured on a split released by the label alongside

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, Sinai Vessel, and Long Knives. In late 2015, The Cardboard Swords released their self-titled first full-length album.

Band members

*Tyler DeCoeur – Vocals and Guitar *Tim Barrett – Guitar and Vocals *Jeremy Dye – Bass and Vocals *Sam Padalino – Drums and Vocals

Discography

Studio albums *''The Cardboard Swords'' (2015, Count Your Lucky Stars) *''Once More, There Is Nothing Left To Figure Out'' (2018, self-released) Extended plays *''Remnants'' (2014, self-released) *''The Cardboard Swords on Audiotree Live'' (2016, Count Your Lucky Stars) *''Me / You'' (2020, self-released) *''More to Figure Out'' (2022, self-released) Splits *''CYLS Split Series 4'' (2015, Count Your Lucky Stars)

References

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