Band Of The Week
 
What started as a long-held vision shared by four friends has quickly grown into one of Finland's most exciting modern metal acts. Bringing together musicians renowned for their work with Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Wintersun and Finntroll, Crownshift has established an unmistakable identity of its own—one built on fearless songwriting, world-class musicianship and a sound that refuses to be confined by genre boundaries.

The band's self-titled debut album arrived to widespread critical acclaim, earning rave reviews from the international metal press and making an immediate impact on the charts. What followed was an intensive touring cycle that firmly established Crownshift as a formidable live act. From major Finnish festivals to stages across Europe, including a European tour supporting Dirkschneider (UDO), the band quickly translated its studio ambition into an electrifying live experience. In 2025, Crownshift also brought its music to the high seas as part of the legendary 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, performing alongside some of the world's leading metal artists.

Musically, Crownshift continues to blur the lines between melodic death metal, modern metal and progressive influences. Crushing riffs meet soaring melodies, technical precision serves memorable songwriting, and cinematic atmospheres seamlessly coexist with relentless heaviness. Every song is driven by the band's commitment to constant evolution while remaining unmistakably Crownshift.

Now, the quartet enters its next chapter with its sophomore album "The Shadows We Buried". Building upon the foundation of the acclaimed debut, the new record pushes the band's sonic identity even further—heavier, more melodic and more dynamic than ever before. It captures a band that has grown through countless miles on the road, relentless creative ambition and an uncompromising desire to keep moving forward. The album will be released on january 29th 2027.

Having already earned the respect of fans, critics and fellow musicians alike, Crownshift stands ready to take the next step. "The Shadows We Buried" is not a reinvention, but the sound of a band fully realizing its vision.
 
Band:
Daniel Freyberg - Guitars
Tommy Tuovinen - Vocals
Kevin Apostol - Bass
Heikki Saari - Drums
 
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