The Crown "Death Is Not Dead [Japan, Avalon Marquee Inc., MICP-11197]"

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. 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.

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

Death Is Not Dead track listing

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
12. "We Come in Peace (Piece by Piece)"  04:42   
13. "Agent Orange (Sodom cover)"  06:01
14. "Candles - Burn Again"  06:30   

Total length: 01:07:41

Recording information:

Produced, recorded, and mixed at N3 Studio 2013/2014.

Mastered at Bohus Sound Recording, Kungälv, Sweden July 2014.