THE CROWN to Retire in 2026 Following Farewell Tour

After 35 years of delivering relentless Swedish death metal, The Crown have announced that 2026 will mark the end of their journey. The band plans to conclude their career with a farewell tour spanning multiple continents, giving fans one last chance to experience their signature intensity.

Reflecting on the decision, the band said:

“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!”

While additional dates are expected to be announced, the band currently have the following shows scheduled:

01/10 Mangualde, POR – Mangualde Hard Metal Fest
03/06 Barcelona, SPA – Sala Lennon
03/07 Valencia, SPA – Sala Zulu
03/08 Madrid, SPA – Sala Nazca
03/14 Zürich, SWI – Zuri Gmatzlets
05/22 Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest
06/11 Umeå, SWE – House Of Metal
07/25 Vaasa, FIN – Kaaos Festival
08/15 Francavilla al Mare, ITA – Frantic Fest
08/20 Spital am Semmering, AUT – Kaltenbach Open Air
11/21 Linköping, SWE – Platens
11/28 Skövde, SWE – Lokstallet
12/12 Eindhoven, NET – Metal Meeting
12/18 Stockholm, SWE – Kollektivet livet
12/19 Gothenburg, SWE – Valand (farewell show)

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