Death Is Not Dead

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
Studio album by
The Crown
Released13 January 2015
GenreMelodic death metal
Length1:08:01
LabelCentury Media
ProducerThe Crown, Marko Tervonen
The Crown chronology
Doomsday King
(2010)		 Death Is Not Dead
(2015)		 Cobra Speed Venom
(2018)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles8/10[1]
Metal.de9/10[2]
Metal Hammer[3]
Metal Injection8/10[4]
Stormbringer[5]

The album was released to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the band.[7]

Track listing
Death Is Not Dead track listing
No.TitleLength
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

The "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

The 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
  1. Perri, David (30 December 2014). "The Crown - Death Is Not Dead". BW&BK.
  2. Endres, Markus (24 December 2014). "The Crown - Death Is Not Dead". Metal.de (in German). Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  3. Hicks, Jason (6 January 2015). "The Crown: Death Is Not Dead". Metal Hammer.
  4. J Andrew (13 January 2015). "Album Review: THE CROWN Death is Not Dead". Metal Injection. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  5. Fröwein, Robert (4 January 2015). "THE CROWN - Death Is Not Dead". Stormbringer (in German). Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  6. Ville Krannila (22 October 2016). "The Crown – Death Is Not Dead (Century Media 2015)". KK Downing. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  7. "THE CROWN To Release 'Death Is Not Dead' Album In January". Blabbermouth.net. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
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