The Crown - Churchburner (Official Video)

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For "Crown of Thorns," the dynamic, ground-breaking follow-up to 2021’s "Royal Destroyer," The Crown made distinctly different creative choices to ensure that the LP’s 10 songs would stand as a unique collection. “For me, Cobra Speed Venom and Royal Destroyer are like siblings,“ says guitarist Marko Tervonen. And while Royal Destroyer was termed a “a ridiculously catchy album,” The Crown wanted to “make sure that we would take a step forward, get a bit more out of the comfort zone on Crown of Thorns.“
Musical dynamics are also on a new level with the 2022 addition of drummer Mikael Norén and bassist Mattias Rasmussen, and the return of lead guitarist Marcus Sunesson, rejoining long time members Tervonen and vocalist Johan Lindstrand. “With Mikael we managed to bring back a bit more of that crazy ‘Janne Saarenpää’ feel to the drumming, so that was a really cool energy boost. Mattias comes more from a punk/crust background, and he wrote ‘I Hunt with the Devil’ and ‘Mind Collapse’ for the album, which turned out great. This is definitely a step up in many ways, changing the way we worked on the CSV and RD albums.”
Filmed and edited by Christoffer Tönnäng
Additional video/graphics by Anton Hallenberg
Video produced by Lect Production and The Crown
Crown Of Thorns was recorded by Marko Tervonen (Studio-MT), mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (Black Lounge Studios).
THE CROWN:
Johan Lindstrand - vocals
Marko Tervonen - guitar
Marcus Sunesson - lead guitar
Mattias Rasmussen - bass
Mikael Norén - drums
LYRICS:
(Music: M.Tervonen and The Crown Lyrics: J.Lindstrand)
The night is endless
Covenant obscure
Churchburner dead and alive
Warm blood in the freezing cold
Nosferatu vomit the cross
When I’m lost in the darkness
I fear myself more than ever
When I reach out to the light
I bear witness to my own desolation
Fearsome mystic power of the old
The blues of black he grant the weak
Fear him! Fear him!
The chosen God of the new world order
Leaving earth the way we know it
Scorched by light, embraced by night
Damned, undead, a shadow conquest
Stripped of all but Hunter’s pride
Night eternal
Covenant of black
Immortality feeding its youth
Warm blood on the bitter frost
Nosferatu raping the cross
When I’m lost in the darkness
I fear myself more than ever
When I reach out to the light
I bear witness to my own demise
Fearsome mystic power of the old
The blues of black he grant the weak
Fear him! Fear him!
The chosen God of the new world order
Leaving earth the way we want it
Scorched by light, embraced by night
Damned, undead, a shadow conquest
Stripped of all but Hunter’s pride
(Solo: M.Sunesson)
Churchburner
The inferior loss of life
Churchburner
Grand design of the übermensch
Leaving life
Embraced by night
Damned undead
Leaving life
Embraced by night
The Hunter’s pride

[@pigdestroyer1019]

One of the most under rated metal bands to ever do it

[@HAHb-zc2dp]

Why did you underate them?

[@TheParticlesWereConsumed]

Scott?

[@Compendyum]

No doubt, deathrace king is something of a kind

[@HAHb-zc2dp]

@@Compendyum death race is their best by far,too bad it didnt work out with tompa, i saw then on that tour in 2002 i think toronto

[@Ozzull]

For good reasons

[@ScreamingMoon]

Deathrace King is my favorite album of all time. I'm not a casual metal fan and have been involved for almost 30 years. It still holds true. This track sounds good and I'm excited for the whole album

[@Michael-hq8hr]

I wholeheartedly agree! I was the only kid in 1st grade wearing judas priest shirts and I am so glad the crown is back I really like the song "the speed of darkness "

[@klaustienaho8210]

Deathrace King is amazing album and true classic! 🤘🔥

[@CWB1863]

@ScreamMoon Oh yeah, DRK without a doubt! I really liked their last two as well, but i think this new one will surpass them. Good start!

[@mkaleborn]

DRK is an absolute all-timer. That era of Scandinavian speed, thrash and blackened / melo-death produced some amazing stuff.

[@DavidPerez-wk4xm]

I love The Crown. Old metahead ( I'm 60) and first time I heard them, was in the 90's. They still hold the light. Awesome new song!!

[@obscureaffliction]

I'm a simple man. I see The Crown. I press like. Killer track guys!! 💥

[@roberthuismans3533]

Still playing that raw, furious and pissed off style that most of the bands out there just cant match.

[@d-fens3055]

These guys are true and they are not goofing around. Vocals is one of a kind. Very recognizable. Track on repeat constantly

[@ai_headbanger]

The Crown ruled, rulez now and will always be ruling

[@amsalek]

A nice, wholesome wedding song.

[@SteveCremulation666]

This is my fuck soundtrack .....well half the song is anyway

[@shredemall7821]

@@SteveCremulation666😂😂😂

[@ernestoruiz133]

The crown never fails... This is a killer track... Love it...

[@hysteresis]

I travelled from Turkey to Stockholm last February and saw that The Crown was playing live in a club. I immediately went in since they are one of my favorite Swedish bands. They absolutely slayed. They definitely deserve so much more attention.

[@SynthLizard8]

The vocalist headshake is mesmerising.

[@TaccodiLeao]

they're back! been a fan since the Crown of Thorns "The Burning" days.

[@kv6256]

4 minutes and 19 seconds straight of chills. Crown has never been SO back! Hail

[@Phartas]

I listen to them more then 20 years and the last 2 records are one of the best they ever made. Great that they are back!! => pre-ordered.

[@hibye666]

HOLY SHIT THE CROWN IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lordfaustmessiah]

These guys have been kicking ass and taking names since I heard Deathrace King and it seems like they're not slowing down even a little bit. Great stuff.

[@charlesrocks]

Glad to see these dudes still at it!!!!

[@arcaneExistence]

The Crown is just the most badass band out there

[@hedon6665]

YESSSS!!!! BLASTS!!!! FASTER!!!

[@rayzrrtredz3902]

Always been my #1 metal band, always driving to be heavy innovative and fresh , I never get bored listening to them

[@SirFrost666]

Swedens finest are back!

[@viktorvonzeist]

This band never fails to deliver.

[@stormifer]

Since The Burning this has been my favorite band. By the sound of this, that is absolutely not going to change. Underbart att ni öser på, tack!

[@marcelekken]

Hail The Burning!! Such a band mate!! 🤘🤘

[@gonzalorpo]

Love this band! since the 90's🤘🔥🤘

[@andidamm5273]

Marcus is back❤

[@sandordcs93]

EAR...and the old school sound started. When a band is a Unit. Fear Him , fear him, Glen Benton, greetings, i will by defently your new Album, Metal will never die...

[@BalashToth]

Wow it's killer. Has some Deathrace King/Crowned in Terror vibes.🤘

[@a.sorbye]

Jävligt bra. Nästan i klass med forget the light 🤘

[@AlphaBerzerkerGamingInc]

Freaking sweet track, i love the groove and the double bass and the words :Fear him! Fear him! Imo it's a little nod to Deicide's Once Upon the Cross song eheheeh, Well done Gentleman, well done indeed. 😎🤘

[@Yasin-jd5zd]

Yeah,The Crown.Love those guys so much since the beginning

[@AlucardsQuest]

Been a fan since Hell is Here, but I bought all of the albums! This one sounds like a scorcher... but then I haven't really been disappointed by you guys yet.

[@tomasandersson9090]

Helvete vilken leverans. Härligt jobbat gubbs och äntligen är Sune tillbaka. 🤘

[@toolband1992]

Wowzers! Jeez. Been a while but they smashed it. 😱😳🥶🔥🔥🔥

[@geirholte1222]

Fucking love The Crown.

[@bradzillarocks]

Listener since "Eternal Death". This song freaking kills! Probably the best Crown track I've heard since "Possessed 13".

[@johannesaxeman4508]

Fortsätt så boys!!!!! All hail The Crown. (Johannes -Wolf, Decameron)

[@victoraugusto7787]

One of the bands I've ever heard! Cheers from Brazil!

[@dmitrymanchenkov2996]

Fucking awesome🤘Thank you so much🙏 ''Fear him! Fear him!'' reminded me of the Deicide's ''Once Upon The Cross''. What a great homage to my most favorite band🖤

[@isquatyousquat]

I thought the same! I was just listening to that album a couple days ago, too.

[@dmitrymanchenkov2996]

​@@isquatyousquat So great to know that Deicide's legacy is still alive and well🤘 And that they still continue their magnificent career.

[@dmitrymanchenkov2996]

​@@isquatyousquat It's great to know that Deicide's legacy is still alive and well🤘And that the legendary band still continues its magnificent career.

[@hosseinarya99]

thank you for sharing this amazing band

[@btgpaul75]

An absolute ripper! 🤘😈🤘

[@jometal]

YYYEEESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@xarris37]

insane energy

[@ケンイチ-z4x]

待ってました!!

[@davidfull6649]

🤟🏻how I’ve never heard of this band is beyond me. That said FUCK yes!!!! 🤟🏻

[@MachineHead783]

Superb video and song. The Crown never dissappoints

[@666percentfishing]

The band that has been hard at work since day dot, improved progressively - steadily - and as they age as an outfit have only become better. Johan is still busy rulin'.

[@chuax77]

Killer track,cheers from Argentina.🇦🇷

[@petran_kav]

It's been a while. Can't wait for the new album.

[@TheSerpentKing]

The Crown just never surrenders!

[@marks9197]

What a great way to wake up this morning!

[@christianbartels8482]

One Man Army and the Undead Quartett... So Grim he is here. Love The Crown, miss One Man Army...

[@SafetNeziri666]

I want One Man Army and the Undead Quartet!

[@tinadenfinaNOT]

Can't wait to hear this live on Saturday

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Deadly 🤘👹🤘

[@darksideinferno3454]

Have all their Album's in my Collection! Great fucking Band! Can't go wrong with the Crown!! 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@KevCoghill]

Freekin awesome and you can understand Johans lyrics. Gonna do another One Man Army & The Undead Quartet album while you're on a roll?!😊 New album??

[@nsjet13]

I can’t stop listening to this! Where has this band been all my life ❤

[@amzeraofficiel]

This is Metal, no bullshit !!!!!!

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

😲 👍😎 Still Going strong 30years plus sounds heavier than ever

[@Nerdycottoncandy]

With Dark Tranquilty and The Black Dahlia Murder... this makes this year awesome

[@metalbladerecords]

Three bands that never miss!

[@KorrusStoneHammer]

I’m angry I’m just now finding these guys…but elated that I did!

[@hellc590]

Finally a good production for these guys...

[@hitleractually8180]

The production literally kills the song. The guitars are too low in the mix and the drums are far too loud. You can't even hear what the guitars are doing in the chorus, buried under drum blasts.

[@Hooman.M]

The Band Is Amazing

[@zacharyseibert6788]

Banger

[@mikesmith6594]

The Crown great band making a song about Varg hell yeah ! Black and Death Metal go together.

[@danielpolsinger7565]

Great as always.

[@guilhermerodriguesgermanic]

Brutal, what a fucking brutal swedish sound, beautiful, masculine!

[@OU-tn4nt]

Hell Yeah!!🤘👊🤘🔥

[@zeeaurora6264]

LET'S GO!!!!

[@steinrunenyblethansen1794]

Fire! The Crown delivers the goods yet again! Fear him!

[@DeadByThousandCuts]

Banger!!!

[@gabriellongworth]

Nice!

[@snigeln8376]

Now we talk 👍👍👍

[@adammatheson3080]

Ferocious

[@seigneurfred6954]

Very good new stuff !

[@DashieNegan41]

Welcome back Marcus Sunesson

[@bestboy897]

totally sick

[@dh1319]

Hell Yeah!!!

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

I fucking love this band, I love this song! Perfection!

[@JasonSBashant-METAL666]

Who's still an original member? Loved them back in the day... 'Crown of Thorns' period until maybe 2004 or 2005,o or so.....admittedly lost track of them but this sounds fucking vicious and much needed! 🤘

[@obrik666]

tervonen - guitar and lindstrand - vocals, and actually sunesson - lead guitar came back on this album

[@sdjmacdiaz]

4:20, perfect

[@mat.b.]

well that was awesome

[@redbos75]

Widzimy się na Summer Dying Loud 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@abeigor8671]

Gotdang that’s a tight rhythm

[@karlospirelja7491]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@infectinghumans158]

Hell yeah 😎

[@Leo-Drummer]

🤘🏽

[@daylightorn]

total banger!

[@nsjet13]

What an amazing video too. Just wow!

[@SachinBhatt-pq1fj]

Brilliant

[@Grindermetalhead]

Great stuff.

[@alessandrobattioli9120]

Holy fuck! Welcome back to one of the best metal band of the history!!!

[@usernamechecksout]

Hope God will forgive me for liking this song. 🙂

[@MetalElden]

No worries hi liked 🤘

[@SandraDiaz-g9m]

I’ve been listening to this band since “Hell is here” this singer has one of the best voices in metal… for sure seen them at the whiskey a go go promoting their “Death race king” record. Fucking amazing live band. one of my all time favorites.

[@GuitarAbei]

Awesome

[@satyros999]

Fucking total yeah

[@bloodandguts88]

Dang i hadnt listened to the crown since face of destruction been missing out

[@Soily9]

That's a good song, but hey, I'm still waiting for the Great King of Terror. It's been 25 years, he's running (or "flying") a bit late. I'm starting to think I might have been lied to. (Yes, yes, I know, Nostradamus)

[@christopherkoa9512]

been listening to these guys since crowned unholy, this is a blistering track! love it

[@danielrogers1539]

Cool shit man 😊👌🤘