Death Is Not Dead
The Crown · 2014
61 min · 13 tracks · death metal
Ferocious riffs and relentless rhythms intertwine with guttural vocals, embodying the raw intensity of death and thrash metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Headhunter — This track stands out for its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, showcasing the band’s technical prowess while maintaining a relentless pace.
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Eternal — The song's haunting melodies juxtaposed with fierce aggression illustrate The Crown's ability to balance atmosphere and intensity, making it a defining moment on the album.
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Struck by Lightning — With its catchy hooks and energetic rhythm, this track exemplifies the band's knack for crafting memorable anthems within the death metal genre.
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Ride to Ruin — This lengthy track features complex arrangements and a powerful build-up, reflecting the band's maturity and evolution since their earlier works.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggression with melody, showcasing skilled instrumentation while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, and maintains high energy through the first six songs before slowing slightly in the latter half.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic elements within the aggressive instrumentation, creating contrast without losing intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ferocious bursts of relentless energy
- intense catharsis through aggressive sound
- headbanging anthems with driving force
- dark themes exploring mortality
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic tunes
- want laid-back listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, Death Is Not Dead marked The Crown's return after a five-year hiatus following their album Doomsday King. This album showcased a renewed energy and solidified their position in the Swedish metal scene, reinvigorating their sound with a blend of death and thrash metal elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reign 1:55
- 2 Headhunter 4:53
- 3 Iblis Bane 4:09
- 4 Eternal 4:03
- 5 Struck by Lightning 5:00
- 6 Speed Kills (Full Moon Ahead) 3:34
- 7 Herd of Swine 4:49
- 8 Horrid Ways 5:17
- 9 Ride to Ruin 5:50
- 10 Meduseld 5:44
- 11 Godeater 5:14
- 12 We Come in Peace (Piece by Piece) 4:42
- 13 Agent Orange 6:01
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