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The Crown
Also known asCrown of Thorns
Dobermann
OriginTrollhättan, Sweden
GenresMelodic death metal,[1][2][3]
death metal,
thrash metal,
blackened death metal (early)
Years active1990–2004, 2009–present
LabelsBlack Sun (1995–1997)
Metal Blade (1998–2004)
Century Media (2009–present)
MembersJohan Lindstrand
Marko Tervonen
Marcus Sunesson
Magnus Olsfelt
Janne Saarenpää
Past membersJonas Stålhammar
Tomas Lindberg
Robert Österberg
Websitewww.thecrownofficial.com

The Crown is a death metal band from Trollhättan, Sweden. Originally, they used the name Crown of Thorns but were forced to change their name due to an American band already using that name. Their music and lyrics are inspired by death, antireligious themes (mostly targeting Christianity) and rebellion. They are known to fuse melodic death metal with aggressive old-school death metal tendencies and considerable thrash metal influences, reminiscent of bands such as Possessed and old Sepultura. The Crown disbanded in 2004. After that, Lindstrand went on to form One Man Army and the Undead Quartet.[citation needed] Tervonen formed Angel Blake, named after a song by Danzig. He now focuses on his new project Lady Mourning together with his wife and vocalist Elina Tervonen, keyboardist Andreas Tiberto and bassist Alexander Bringsoniou, both in Akribi. Sunesson is in a band called Engel. Olsfelt is also in a band called Stolen Policecar. The band was reformed in December 2009 with Jonas Stålhammar of God Macabre as the new vocalist.[4]

On June 30, 2010, it was reported that The Crown signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records and the band's eighth studio album, Doomsday King, was released in September 2010.[5]

On September 14, 2014, The Crown will celebrate their 25th anniversary with the release of a new studio album, Death Is Not Dead on January 12, 2015. The first single "Headhunter" was released on October 27, 2014 as well as the music video was made on the same date.[6]

Members

Current line-up

  • Johan Lindstrand – vocals (1990–2001, 2002–2004, 2011–present)
  • Marko Tervonen – guitar (1990–2004, 2009–present)
  • Magnus Olsfelt – bass (1990–2004, 2009–present)
  • Robin Sörqvist – guitar (2013–present)
  • Henrik Axelsson – drums (2014–present)

Former members

  • Janne Saarenpää - drums (1990–2004, 2009–2014)
  • Marcus Sunesson – guitar (1993–2004, 2009-2013)
  • Tomas Lindberg – vocals (2001–2002)
  • Jonas Stålhammar – vocals (2009–2011)

Timeline

Discography

Albums

Demos

  • Forever Heaven Gone (1993)
  • Forget the Light (1994)

Videography

DVDs

  • The Crown Invades Karlsruhe (2004), Pro-shot live show included with Crowned Unholy CD.
  • 14 Years of No Tomorrow (2006), 3 DVDs consisting of a documentary and live shows

References

  1. ^ "Albums by The Crown: Discography, songs, biography, and listening guide - Rate Your Music". Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  2. ^ "The Crown". Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  3. ^ "The Crown - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  4. ^ "The Crown is back!". Blabbermouth. December 1, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
  5. ^ "Reunited The Crown signs with Century Media Records". Blabbermouth. 2010-06-30. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
  6. ^ "THE CROWN To Release 'Death Is Not Dead' Album In January". Blabbermouth. September 14, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
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