Doomsday King
The Crown · 2010
56 min · 14 tracks · death metal
Aggressive riffs and thunderous drums create a relentless atmosphere of chaos and despair, embodying the essence of death and thrash metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Doomsday King — The opening track sets a dark tone with its heavy riffs and aggressive vocals, encapsulating the thematic elements of destruction and chaos that permeate the album.
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Angel of Death 1839 — This track combines haunting melodies with blistering speed, showcasing the band's ability to meld intricate guitar work with relentless percussion.
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From the Ashes I Shall Return — A standout epic that features dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity, reflecting both lyrical depth and musical complexity that highlight The Crown's artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong technical proficiency but has uneven pacing and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid tempo changes and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a chaotic tone.
- The final three tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a contrasting atmosphere compared to the preceding 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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5/10
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
- relentless chaos and aggression
- cathartic release of tension
- late-night headbanging sessions
- intense emotional confrontation
- short bursts of fierce energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- want lighthearted, uplifting themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Doomsday King is The Crown's fifth studio album, marking a significant moment in their career as it followed the lineup change that saw new vocalist Johan Lindstrand take the helm. Released in 2010, it came after their critically acclaimed album, Doomsday Kingdom, and showcases their continued evolution within the death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Doomsday King 4:06
- 2 Angel of Death 1839 3:47
- 3 Age of Iron 3:12
- 4 The Tempter and the Bible Black 4:40
- 5 Soul Slasher 3:21
- 6 Blood O.D. 4:08
- 7 Through Eyes of Oblivion 3:48
- 8 Desolation Domain 4:51
- 9 From the Ashes I Shall Return 6:08
- 10 He Who Rises in Might - From Darkness to Light 6:06
Disc 2
- 1 Die Before Dying 3:35
- 2 In Bitterness and Sorrow 3:38
- 3 Kill 2010 1:35
- 4 Falling ’Neath the Heaven’s Sea 3:21
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