- “Metal Blade Originals” series: 180g Black Vinyl-33rpm. Featuring 400g heavy cardboard spine sleeves + inside out prints + large poster + 250g insert [!]
When you talk about the 2nd wave of Swedish Death Metal that started in the mid-nineties there is no way to get around THE CROWN from Trollhättan. THE CROWN released nine longplayers to date and it's the albums 'Hell Is Here' (1999) and 'Deathrace King' (2000) that turned events for the band.
Before THE CROWN was a relentless underground act with a solid fanbase and a few gigs here and there. With their new partners Metal Blade and the release of 'Hell Is Here', THE CROWN became a worldwide touring band without losing a single bit of their driving force. THE CROWN remained raw and belligerent, shown best on 'Deathrace King', an epic yet roaring manifest!
Due to growing demand, both albums are re-issued now for the first time since their initial release.
Side A:
01. Dathexplosion
02. Executioner – Slayer Of The Light
03. Back From The Grave
04. Devil Gate Ride
05. Vengance
06. Rebel Angel
Side B:
07. I Won’t Follow
08. Blitzkrieg Witchcraft
09. Dead Man’s Song
09. Total Satan
10. Killing Star (Superbia Luxuria XXX)
LINE-UP:
Vocals – Johan Lindstrand
Guitars – Marko Tervonen
Guitars – Robin Sörqvist
Bass - Magnus Olsfelt
Drums – Henrik Axelsson