Swedish death/thrash metal veterans THE CROWN have officially announced that they will bring their decades-long career to an end with a full farewell tour in 2026. The band shared a heartfelt statement confirming that next year will mark their final run of live shows — and the final chapter for the group as a whole.
Formed in 1990, THE CROWN established themselves as one of Sweden’s most intense and uncompromising extreme metal acts, known for their blistering blend of death metal aggression and thrash-driven speed.
In their announcement, the members expressed deep gratitude to the fans who kept the fire burning for more than three decades.
Full statement from the band reads: “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!”
Here’s all the current dates:
October 1, 2026 – Mangualde, Portugal – Mangualde Hard Metal Fest
March 6, 2026 – Barcelona, Spain – Sala Lennon
March 7, 2026 – Valencia, Spain – Sala Zulu
March 8, 2026 – Madrid, Spain – Sala Nazca
March 14, 2026 – Zürich, Switzerland – Züri Gmätzlets
May 22, 2026 – Baltimore, MD, USA – Maryland Deathfest
July 25, 2026 – Vaasa, Finland – Kaaos Festival
August 15, 2026 – Francavilla al Mare, Italy – Frantic Fest
August 20, 2026 – Spital am Semmering, Austria – Kaltenbach Open Air
November 6, 2026 – Umeå, Sweden – House Of Metal
November 21, 2026 – Linköping, Sweden – Platens
November 28, 2026 – Skövde, Sweden – Lokstallet
December 12, 2026 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Metal Meeting
December 18, 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – Kollektivet L!vet
December 19, 2026 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Valand (FINAL SHOW)
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