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The Crown : : New album in the making / on tour in Japan

Century Media Records — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:51:58 GMT

Sweden's legendary death metal masters have published the following statement regarding the recording process for the follow-up album of the band's highly acclaimed Century Media debut "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 is: 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 and everyone else who is going to Japan in mid June, here is the info on THE CROWN's first ever Japanese tour: Chaotic Tapestry presents THE SPRING IS GONE tour 2013 - THE CROWN live in Japan June 11th, 2013 - Sendai - Flying Son June 12th, 2013 - Nagoya - Imaike 3 Stars June 13th, 2013 - Osaka - Pangea June 14th, 2013 - Fukuoka - Graf June 15th, 2013 - Shizuoka - Sunash June 16th, 2013 - 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, bang your head to this! THE CROWN online: https://www.facebook.com/thecrownofficial http://www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe

The Crown : : The Return of the Royal Five!

Century Media Records — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:24:57 GMT

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"! Stay tuned to THE CROWN online for frequent updates, now also via their new facebook profile: http://www.facebook.com/thecrownofficial Visit THE CROWN online: http://www.facebook.com/thecrownofficial http://www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe

The Crown : : "Falling 'neath The Heaven's Sea" video online!

Century Media Records — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:04:40 GMT

Sweden's THE CROWN are a band that is trying to avoid well trodden paths. Hence they have made a very special video available that only a few heavy bands would dare to release. Their friend and photographer Patrik Skogl�w followed them around to create an animated photo-video for the song "Falling 'neath The Heaven's Sea". The song was only available as bonus-track on their latest album "Doomsday King". Please head to www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwfOKgDBCjo in order to check out some unique tunes and matching visuals. THE CROWN are confirmed for the following festivals: 29.07.2011 (D) Obersinn - Eisenwahn Festival (www.eisenwahn.com) 30.07.2011 (D) Loerrach - Baden In Blut Festival (www.metal-maniacs.net) European press on "Doomsday King": Soundcheck #1, Close Up (S) ". Sweden death with Rock'n'Roll attitude." soundcheck #7, Legacy (D) ".Thrash songs that are interlarded with melodies and come with Mot�rhead-flair [.] will get everybody, who was already in the pit during DEATHRACE KING times, into the mood for moshing." soundcheck #8, Metal Hammer, (D) "'Doomsday King' is a strong comeback-album that will catch you by surprise with his impressive heaviness." Soundcheck #9, Rock Hard (D) "Our Prayers have been heard." soundcheck #10, Heavy (D) "Welcome back!" Fuze (D) Visit THE CROWN online: www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe

The Crown : : Doomsday King" video online, playing festivals

Century Media Records — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:32:46 GMT

Sweden's THE CROWN have unleashed a video-clip for the title track of their last album, "Doomsday King", that is based on a live show at Way Of Darkness Festival last year. The video was shot and edited by Oliver "Bomber" Barth / Vision In Fear. Check out "Doomsday King": www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyfakHcIqh8 On an additional note THE CROWN are confirmed for two more festivals: 29.07.2011 (D) Obersinn - Eisenwahn Festival (www.eisenwahn.com) 30.07.2011 (D) Loerrach - Baden In Blut Festival (www.metal-maniacs.net) Make sure to visit at least one of them to catch one of the rare chances to see THE CROWN live! European press on "Doomsday King": Soundcheck #1, Close Up (S) ". Sweden death with Rock'n'Roll attitude." soundcheck #7, Legacy (D) ".Thrash songs that are interlarded with melodies and come with Mot�rhead-flair [.] will get everybody, who was already in the pit during DEATHRACE KING times, into the mood for moshing." soundcheck #8, Metal Hammer, (D) "'Doomsday King' is a strong comeback-album that will catch you by surprise with his impressive heaviness." Soundcheck #9, Rock Hard (D) "Our Prayers have been heard." soundcheck #10, Heavy (D) "Welcome back!" Fuze (D) Visit THE CROWN online: www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe

The Crown : : new album "Doomsday King" OUT NOW!

Century Media Records — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:55:19 GMT

Sweden's death metal maniacs THE CROWN are back! Supported by massive media acclaim the band's much anticipated new album "Doomsday King" is now available all across Europe (it will be released on October 12th in North America). THE CROWN's Marko Tervonen is more than happy about this return: "Hell yes!!! Today is the release date of our comeback album "Doomsday King". Should I say some grand words to get you all fired up? Well, I guess you all know by now that we have always kept the "hype" on the "we'll let the new music do the talking" level. Once again we feel comfortable in that mindset. This album will reveal where our hearts are in 2010, and that is to deliver the best possible Death Metal that is within us. Death Metal is strong in us 2010! That's for sure!!!! I hope you'll find the time to give "Doomsday King" a couple of spins. Trust me, it's addictive!" The Limited Edition Digipak also includes a 4-track bonus CD containing the following tracks: "Die Before Dying (Valcyrie-cover)", "In Bitterness And Sorrow" and "Kill 2010" (both re-recorded tracks from '97's "Eternal Death" album and the new track "Falling 'neath The Heaven's Sea". The album is also available as standard CD, 180gr vinyl + the entire album on CD and digital download, so get this now & taste the death! Check out tracks from "Doomsday King" here: www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe To properly celebrate the release, THE CROWN will play a special record release show in Essen, Germany on October 1st followed by an appearance at Way Of Darkness festival, see below for the exact dates: 01.10.2010 (D) Essen - Turock (Record Release Show) 02.10.2010 (D) Lichtenfels - Way Of Darkness Festival It looks like "Doomsday King" already made some friends at the European press: Soundcheck #1, CLOSE UP (S) ". Sweden death with Rock'n'Roll attitude." soundcheck #7, LEGACY (D) ".Thrash songs that are interlarded with melodies and come with Mot�rhead-flair [.] will get everybody, who was already in the pit during DEATHRACE KING times, into the mood for moshing." soundcheck #8, METAL HAMMER (D) "'Doomsday King' is a strong comeback-album that will catch you by surprise with his impressive heaviness." Soundcheck #9, ROCK HARD (D) "Our Prayers have been heard." soundcheck #10, HEAVY (D) Visit THE CROWN online: www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe

The Crown : : Record Release Show in Essen (Germany)!

Century Media Records — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 05:20:06 GMT

Since the Deathfeast Ultimate in Oberhausen that was supposed to happen on October 2nd got cancelled THE CROWN changed plans and set up a special Record Release show in Essen (Germany) at the Turock. All metal maniacs from around the area should come out for a full THE CROWN show as well as meeting and hanging out with the band. THE CROWN will still play Way Of Darkness Festival in Lichtenfels (Germany), but their slot was moved from October 1st to October 2nd. This is the correct dates: 01.10.2010 (D) Essen - Turock (Record Release Show) 02.10.2010 (D) Lichtenfels - Way Of Darkness Festival "Doomsday King" will be out on the following dates: GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND: Friday, September 24, 2010. UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / NORWAY / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, September 27, 2010. SPAIN / ITALY: Tuesday, September 28, 2010. SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, September 29, 2010. AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND: Friday, October 1, 2010 NORTH AMERICA: Tuesday; October 12th, 2010 It looks like "Doomsday King" already made some friends at the European press: Soundcheck #1, CLOSE UP (S) ". Sweden death with Rock'n'Roll attitude." soundcheck #7, LEGACY (D) ".Thrash songs that are interlarded with melodies and come with Mot�rhead-flair [.] will get everybody, who was already in the pit during DEATHRACE KING times, into the mood for moshing." soundcheck #8, METAL HAMMER (D) "'Doomsday King' is a strong comeback-album that will catch you by surprise with his impressive heaviness." Soundcheck #9, ROCK HARD (D) "Our Prayers have been heard." soundcheck #10, HEAVY (D) Visit THE CROWN online: www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe

The Crown : : another herald of the "Doomsday King" online

Century Media Records — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:22:03 GMT

Since Sweden's THE CROWN will play Party.San and Summerbreeze Festival the next two weekends they figured all you fellow disciples out there need to know the title-track of their upcoming album as well as the words for it, so you can worship the "Doomsday King" live. Head over to the bands myspace www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe and give "Doomsday King" a close listen. Here are the most important words: (Verse 1:) No Trust in Man No Trust in Might No Trust in Gold No Trust in Man No Trust in Might No Trust in Gold (Chorus 1:) There is no god but God Only The Lord is lord To give myself to God Is to give God - To the world (Chorus 2:) There is no god but God Only The Lord is lord Awoken to Life out of Death Once and again - By the Doomsday King Can you do that? THE CROWN's new band-new album "Doomsday King" will be out on the following dates: GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND: Friday, September 24, 2010. UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / NORWAY / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, September 27, 2010. SPAIN / ITALY: Tuesday, September 28, 2010. SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Visit THE CROWN online: www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe

The Crown : : unleash "Blood O.D."

Century Media Records — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:04:47 GMT

CHAOS - BREEDING - HUNTER ON THE RISE BLOOD! BLOOD! BLOOD! Sweden's THE CROWN have just launched a brand-new song off their upcoming album "Doomsday King" on the band's myspace, so head over to www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe for some fresh bloodshed and a nice and solid "Blood O.D.". It's their first new song unleashed after 6 years of hibernation. THE CROWN are here to present a fantastic new album to the world and continue to march on with the "Doomsday King" descending upon us come September 27th, 2010! Visit THE CROWN online: www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe

The Crown : : sign worldwide deal with Century Media Records

Century Media Records — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:39:34 GMT

The Swedish Death Metal legend THE CROWN has signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. Marko Tervonen (guitar, THE CROWN) 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 "Doomsday King" upon you all!!!" Jens Prueter (Head Of A&R, Century Media Europe) adds: "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 legend 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 coming out this fall. 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 US 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, also playing in Engel) stepped in to replace Robert �sterberg. In 2004 the band announced to break up, but good luck for all Death Metal fans they decided to reform in 2009 with Jonas St�lhammar (from the Death Metal pioneers God Macabre) who took 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: http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/12/18/metal-sucks-world-exclusive-the-crown-interviewed/#more-26565 The new album "Doomsday King" is planned for a September 2010 release. Stay tuned for more info and don't miss THE CROWN live: 02. Jul 2010 Backstage, Trollh�ttan, Sweden 10. Jul 2010 Getaway Rock Festival, G�vle, Sweden 13. Aug 2010 Party-San Open Air, Bad Berka, Germany 21. Aug 2010 Summer Breeze Festival, Dinkelsb�hl, Germany 01. Oct 2010 Way Of Darkness festival, Lichtenfels, Germany 02. Oct 2010 Death Feast Ultimate, Oberhausen, Germany THE CROWN online: http://www.myspace.com/thecrownonlineswe