Hell Is Here by The Crown, released 9 November 1998, includes the following tracks: "Dying Of The Heart", "Black Lightning", "Give You Hell", "Mysterion" and more.
This version of Hell Is Here comes as a 1xCD. -
Recorded at Berno Studios, July-August 1998.
"Hell Is Here" on CD captures The Crown at one of the most ferocious and defining points of their career. Rooted firmly in the Swedish tradition of death and thrash metal, this album delivers blistering riff attacks, relentless drumming and harsh yet precisely phrased vocals that fuse aggression with surgical precision. Across its tracks, the band crafts a soundscape that is both chaotic and tightly controlled, offering a raw, adrenaline-charged listening experience that still leaves room for memorable hooks and dark, brooding atmospheres. "Hell Is Here" stands as a statement of purpose: uncompromising, fast, and steeped in the sinister energy that made the Scandinavian extreme metal scene so influential. The CD format presents this intensity in a focused, album-oriented experience that invites full-length immersion rather than casual sampling.
The Crown are a Swedish extreme metal band known for blending death metal ferocity with thrash metal speed and a sharp sense of songwriting. Over the years, they have earned a loyal international following through their high-energy albums and intense live performances, becoming a respected name within the global metal underground. Their discography showcases an evolving yet consistently aggressive style, helping to shape the sound of modern death-thrash and influencing numerous younger bands within the genre.
Metal Blade Records, the manufacturer of this CD, is one of the most established and respected labels in heavy music. Since the early 1980s, Metal Blade has been synonymous with discovering and supporting important metal artists, building a catalog that has significantly shaped the evolution of the genre. The label is renowned for its commitment to artistic integrity, long-term artist development, and high-quality physical releases, making this edition of "Hell Is Here" a fitting home for such a powerful and uncompromising album.