South Florida Epic Doom Metallers
NORTHERN CROWN have teamed with MetalUnderground.com to
Stream the band's new EP, In the
Hands of the
Betrayer, in full a week before its release.
Immerse yourself in this five-track
Veil of doom and
Gloom, which includes a cover of Candlemass' "Crystal Ball," at
this location.
As one of the oldest genres of heavy
Metal, doom metal's roots are buried deep and
Anchor the extensive
Forest that heavy
Metal HAS become.
NORTHERN CROWN pays homage to those who have come before in its approach to riffs, organ use, and pacing, but doesn't let the old school ways of doom define it.
In the
Hands of the Betrayer will be released on October 14.
Order the EP at
music.northerncrownband.com.
In the
Hands of the
Betrayer features five
Intense pieces ranging from four to twelve minutes in length. Covering the emotions of
Retribution, shock,
Outrage, and
Despair in the originals, the album rounds out with a cover of CANDLEMASS' 1986
Anthem, "Crystal Ball." "Doom, specifically, is about alienation," main songwriter and guitarist Zachary Randall explains. If other acts can be said to be the trees of the
Forest,
NORTHERN CROWN is the velvet fog unfurling through them. Randall goes on to note that, "this is easily the most personal art I've
Ever created, both musically and lyrically." Each song, the oldest more than
Ten years in the making, is detailed, emotive, and pronounces a rare
Resonance and memorability.
NORTHERN CROWN is the sound of realization and
Reaction, with a touch of smoke and mirrors - an approaching, encroaching storm.
Album vocalist Frank Serafine summons a formidable blend of his vocal influences, such as RONNIE JAMES
Dio, ROB
Halford, and
Jorn LANDE, for his performance. Drummer Josh Brown is guided by the rule of elegant simplicity in his style and contributes many nuances to the songs both in pushing a section or pulling back the momentum. Featured performers also include guests from psych
Metal pioneers ORBWEAVER, with guitarist Sally Gates contributing leads and Randy Piro
Summoning bass guitar lines from the aether. Additionally, Roberto Celentano of
Shadow SOCIETY adds a keyboard presence in the forms of organs and piano throughout the record, recalling RAY MANZAREK, JON
Lord, KEN HENSLEY, and PER WIBERG, which completes the crux of the smothering atmosphere.
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