Well this sucks – after 35 years, legendary Swedish melodic death metal band The Crown (originally named Crown Of Thorns when they formed in 1990) is calling it quits. The Crown has announced the first wave of farewell dates for 2026, which you can find below. Personally, I’ve always thought The Crown is underrated as hell. So here’s hoping this makes everyone see their greatness one last time?
“After 35 years of creativity and Death Metal mayhem — the time has come to bring The Crown‘s journey to an end.
“2026 will not only mark our final year of live shows — it will be the final chapter for the band. We want to go out on our own terms, celebrating everything this band has stood for: energy, passion, and the love of extreme music. Most importantly, this farewell is for you — our fans. Your dedication and loyalty have kept this band alive for over three decades. Every show in 2026 will be our way of saying thank you for all the years of support, the endless energy from the crowds, and for standing with us through every era of The Crown.
“Throughout 2026, we’ll perform Farewell shows around the world, meeting fans one last time. Each show will be a tribute to the past, the present, and the unstoppable spirit that’s fueled The Crown since day one. Everything has its time — and this is ours.
“Thank you for 35 years of loyalty, chaos, and Metal! Let’s make 2026 the grand finale it deserves! NO TOMORROW – FAREWELL 2026”.
1/10 Mangualde PT Mangualde Hard Metal Fest
3/6 Barcelona ES Sala Lennon
3/7 Valencia ES Sala Zulu
3/8 Madrid ES Sala Nazca
3/14 Zürich CH Züri Gmätzlets
5/22 Baltimore US Maryland Deathfest
7/25 Vaasa FI Kaaos Festival
8/15 Francavilla al Mare IT Frantic Fest
8/20 Spital am Semmering AT Kaltenbach Open Air
11/6 Umeå SE House Of Metal
11/21 Linköping SE Platens
11/28 Skövde SE Lokstallet
12/12 Eindhoven NL Metal Meeting
12/18 Stockholm SE Kollektivet livet
12/19 Gothenburg SE Valand
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