Death Is Not Dead is the ninth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band The Crown which was released by Century Media Records on 13 January 2015. In this album, Johan Lindstrand returned for the first time since his departure after Possessed 13 came out in 2003.[6] The album is the first not to feature lead guitarist Marcus Sunesson or drummer Janne Saarenpää, with Robin Sorqvist replacing the former. Drums on this album were performed by guitarist Marko Tervonen, except track 4 which features Henrik Axelsson. Axelsson would go on to join the band officially and appears on the following two albums.
| Death Is Not Dead | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 13 January 2015 | |||
| Genre | Melodic death metal | |||
| Length | 1:08:01 | |||
| Label | Century Media | |||
| Producer | The Crown, Marko Tervonen | |||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles | 8/10[1] |
| Metal.de | 9/10[2] |
| Metal Hammer |    [3] |
| Metal Injection | 8/10[4] |
| Stormbringer | [5] |
The album was released to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the band.[7]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Reign" | 1:54 |
| 2. | "Headhunter" | 4:52 |
| 3. | "Iblis Bane" | 4:08 |
| 4. | "Eternal" | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Struck by Lightning" | 4:59 |
| 6. | "Speed Kills (Full Moon Ahead)" | 3:34 |
| 7. | "Herd of Swine" | 4:49 |
| 8. | "Horrid Ways" | 5:16 |
| 9. | "Ride To Ruin" | 5:49 |
| 10. | "Meduseld" | 5:43 |
| 11. | "Godeater" | 5:14 |
| Total length: | 1:08:01 | |
Bonus CD
editThe "Bonus CD" of the album came with two extra tracks, namely: "We Come In Peace (Piece By Piece)" 4:42 long and "Agent Orange" which was 6:01 in length.[7]
Personnel
editThe Crown
- Magnus Olsfelt – bass
- Johan Lindstrand – vocals
- Robin Sorqvist – guitars
- Marko Tervonen – guitars, drums
- Henrik Axelsson – drums (on track 4)
Production
- M. Engstrom – mixing
- Kenneth Johansson – photography
- Thomas Ewerhard – cover art, layout
- Kenneth Svensson – mastering
- Marcus Sunesson – recording
- Marko Tervonen – recording
- Chris Silver – producer, recording, mixing
- Mark Brand – artwork
References
edit- ^ Perri, David (30 December 2014). "The Crown - Death Is Not Dead". BW&BK.
- ^ Endres, Markus (24 December 2014). "The Crown - Death Is Not Dead". Metal.de (in German). Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ Hicks, Jason (6 January 2015). "The Crown: Death Is Not Dead". Metal Hammer.
- ^ J Andrew (13 January 2015). "Album Review: THE CROWN Death is Not Dead". Metal Injection. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ Fröwein, Robert (4 January 2015). "THE CROWN - Death Is Not Dead". Stormbringer (in German). Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ Ville Krannila (22 October 2016). "The Crown – Death Is Not Dead (Century Media 2015)". KK Downing. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ a b "THE CROWN To Release 'Death Is Not Dead' Album In January". Blabbermouth.net. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2021.