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The Crown : : begins work on new album; announces Japanese tour

Century Media Records — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:42:36 GMT

Sweden's legendary death metal masters THE CROWN have published the following statement regarding the recording process for the follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed album, Doomsday King (2010): "A lot of things are happening with THE CROWN at this very moment. We are in the middle of recording a true masterpiece. Marko is more or less done with his rhythm guitar work and Magnus has started with the bass stuff. He recorded a bass track for one song today before we all got together and filmed a small 'jingle' for our Japanese friends. Only three months until we hit Japan for the very first time. We are extremely excited about this. Hopefully we'll see YOU there. Last but not least, we are very proud to announce our new lineup. Yes, we have a new member in the band. His name is Robin S�rqvist and he fits the band more than perfectly. You have probably heard him in the band IMPIOUS before. He's got the lead guitar skills and the will to kick ass, just as the rest of us. Please embrace Robin with a big and loud HELL YEAHHHHH!!!!" THE CROWN 2013 line-up: Johan Lindstrand - Vocals Marko Tervonen - Rhythm Guitar Robin S�rqvist - Lead Guitar Magnus Olsfelt - Bass Janne Saarenp�� - Drums And for all you Japanese death metal maniacs, here is the info about THE CROWN's first-ever Japanese tour: Chaotic Tapestry presents "The Spring Is Gone" tour 2013 - THE CROWN live in Japan June 11 - Sendai - Flying Son June 12 - Nagoya - Imaike 3 Stars June 13 - Osaka - Pangea June 14 - Fukuoka - Graf June 15 - Shizuoka - Sunash June 16 - Tokyo - Cyclone The shows will be supported by GOROD, GOTSU TOTSU KOTSI, HYPOCRAS, AS SILENCE BREAKS and CREATE/DESTROY. Until the release of the new album, which is scheduled for late 2013, check out the video for "Doomsday King". THE CROWN online: www.facebook.com/thecrownofficial www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe

The Crown : : THE RETURN OF THE ROYAL FIVE!

Century Media Records — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:36 GMT

THE CROWN: THE RETURN OF THE ROYAL FIVE! It's time to let THE CROWN speak about an exciting piece of news: "We have an announcement to make, Johan Lindstrand has re-joined THE CROWN, this means that the original line-up is now ready to kill once again!! THE CROWN September 2011: Johan Lindstrand - Vocals Magnus Olsfelt - Bass Marko Tervonen - Rhythm Guitars Janne Saarenp�� - Drums Marcus Sunesson - Lead Guitars We would like to thank our metal-brother Jonas St�lhammar for the amazing team-work for the last couple of years!!! Respect!!! Next week we'll start rehearsing new material (6-7 news songs written at this point). We hope to enter the studio early 2012. We are thinking of doing a few Swedish dates within a couple of months (most likely a first re-union show in our hometown Trollh�ttan, this time in a proper club) and then focus on doing some kick-ass festivals in 2012." Johan Lindstrand: "Hi there all amazing THE CROWN fans out there, Johan Lindstrand speaking: Once again I have been blessed with the opportunity to join my oldest friends and brothers in arms Marko, Janne, Magnus and Markus. I'm am so grateful for this and I will do my best to make the original line-up live up to all expectations and we will definitely have a total blast together while rippin� the world to pieces with a lot more years to come. Yeah, from now on I am the lead singer in this classic death metal outfit called THE CROWN. Damn! That feels good to say. I will also take some time here to thank Jonas St�lhammar 'cause he did an amazing job on "Doomsday King". You rule dude! Other than that I have to say: THE ORIGINAL 5 HAS RETURNED!!! Go hide your children." Jonas St�lhammar: "Come in Number 51, your time is up! It's fitting quoting the classic Pink Floyd song right about now. My time with THE CROWN comes to an end with the return of the true voice of THE CROWN, Johan Lindstrand. It's been a bumpy but really enjoyable ride for me being a member of THE CROWN. It's with great respect I step down to let Johan take his rightful place in the band again. I wish them all the best and they are truly my brothers still." Needless to say that it was a pleasure to work with Jonas on "Doomsday King"!

The Crown : : Premiere 'Doomsday King' at MetalUnderground.com! New Album in Stores Now!

Century Media Records — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:50:21 GMT

THE CROWN Premiere 'Doomsday King' at MetalUnderground.com! New Album in Stores Now! THE CROWN have long been kings of the underground death metal community. Bringing record after record of monstrous brutality before taking a brief hiatus, the band is back and better than ever with a brand new album being unleashed tomorrow! 'Doomsday King' is now available as an exclusive stream to MetalUnderground.com to celebrate it's release this week. Head over to MetalUnderground.com to get your first taste of the record and be sure to pick up your copy and support real, underground death metal! Rejoice, THE CROWN are back! Stream the album now!

The Crown : : THE CROWN Sign Worldwide Deal With Century Media Records; Announce New Album Title

Century Media Records — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Swedish Death Metal legends THE CROWN have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. Marko Tervonen (guitars) states: "We are happy as hell to turn a new page in THE CROWN's history book and to pick up the journey with Century Media Records supporting us feels great. We can't wait to unleash the new album, Doomsday King, upon you all!" Jens Prueter (Head of A+R, Century Media Europe) further comments: "Some of the very early Century Media signings have been Unleashed, Grave, Tiamat, Asphyx, Morgoth - the glory days of the first Death Metal wave. We are still in love with Death Metal and are more than proud to announce the signing of Swedish Death Metal legends THE CROWN. They haven't lost any aggression since the early 90's and are still a guarantee for some Death Metal Holocaust! In case of doubt, go to one of the summer festivals and hear some new songs live before the album's fall release. We will be there as well. Cheers!" The band was founded in 1990 in Trollh�ttan under the name Crown of Thorns but was forced to change their name to THE CROWN in 1998 due to another band from the U.S. using that name. Three of the original founding members are still in the band: Marko Tervonen (guitar), Magnus Olsfelt (bass) and Janne Saarenp�� (drums). In 1993, Marcus Sunesson (guitar) stepped in to replace Robert �sterberg. In 2004, the band announced their break up, but by good luck for all Death Metal fans, the band decided to reform in 2009 with Jonas St�lhammar (from the Death Metal pioneers God Macabre) taking over vocal duties from Johan Lindstrand. For more background information about the reunion, please check the in-depth interview Marko did last December with Metal Sucks The new album Doomsday King is planned for fall release and stay tuned to www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe for all new info as it becomes available.