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Eternal Death

The Crown · 1997

52 min · 10 tracks · death metal · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls that epitomizes Swedish death metal's ferocity.

Eternal Death is an album by The Crown, released in 1997. A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls that epitomizes Swedish death metal's ferocity. 'Eternal Death' is notable for its critical reception within the extreme metal community, helping to further define the genre during the late 90s. It demonstrated The Crown's influence on subsequent bands in the death metal and thrash metal scenes, particularly with its blend of melodic elements and aggressive instrumentation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eternal Death sound like?

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls that epitomizes Swedish death metal's ferocity. Rooted in death metal and thrash metal.

What makes Eternal Death by The Crown notable?

'Eternal Death' is notable for its critical reception within the extreme metal community, helping to further define the genre during the late 90s. It demonstrated The Crown's influence on subsequent bands in the death metal and thrash metal scenes, particularly with its blend of melodic elements and aggressive instrumentation. Released in January 1997, 'Eternal Death' marked The Crown's third studio album, solidifying their place within the Swedish death metal scene following their previous album 'Crowned in Terror' in 1996. This record came during a period of increased recognition for the band, as they began to build a dedicated fanbase and established their signature sound.

How many songs are on Eternal Death?

Eternal Death has 10 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·52:25

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Angels Die Standout 4:48
  • 2 Beautiful Evil Soul 4:05
  • 3 In Bitterness and Sorrow 3:29
  • 4 The Black Heart 8:32
  • 5 World Within 5:28
  • 6 The Serpent Garden 4:45
  • 7 Kill (The Priest) Standout 1:41
  • 8 Misery Speaks 4:40
  • 9 Hunger 4:45
  • 10 Death of God Standout 10:08

Release Date

January 1, 1997

Genre

death metal, thrash metal

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Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

52 min 25 sec