Following up on their highly acclaimed self-titled debut album from 2024, modern metal supergroup CROWNSHIFT has unleashed a hard-hitting metal cover of Alannah Myles’ smash hit ‘Black Velvet‘ from 1989. The original, which is undoubtedly one of the biggest pop hits of the late 80s, has been given an exciting contemporary facelift by the Finns, who effortlessly updated the song with their signature sound and made it their own.

The band that’s currently one of Finland’s hottest new rock music exports has received a lot of praise for their debut album and their superb crossover of modern metal, melodic death metal and progressive metal has instantly excited fans and critics all over the globe. 

In just a week from now, CROWNSHIFT will embark on an extensive European tour with heavy metal legend DIRKSCHNEIDER and ALL FOR METAL Scroll down for all confirmed dates.

STREAM CROWNSHIFT’S ‘BLACK VELVET’ COVER: https://crownshift.bfan.link/black-velvet

PURCHASE / REVISIT CROWNSHIFT’S DEBUT ALBUM: https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp

Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high standing crossover metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest metal exports, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

Seamlessly covering a diversity of styles, the quartet has a unique signature to their modern sound. Hypnotizing melodies paired with ripping riffs, from moody mid-tempo songs to fierce prog-death-metal opuses, CROWNSHIFT were born to be master of all trades.

Their highly acclaimed self-titled debut album consists of eight contemporary melodic death metal anthems with a progressive edge and captivating choruses for the ages. CROWNSHIFT‘s members are or have been involved in some of Finlands most renowned and universally beloved metal bands, including NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, WINTERSUN and MYGRAIN, and it shows. On their first album CROWNSHIFT have managed to combine their collective experiences and have crafted a modern metal masterpiece that sounds distinctively Finnish and offers stellar songwriting and excellent production.

CROWNSHIFT LIVE 2025:
DIRKSCHNEIDER
Balls To The Wall Anniversary Tour
w/ CROWNSHIFT & All For Metal
26.02.25    AT    Vienna, Simm City    
27.02.25    DE    Munich, Backstage    
28.02.25    DE    Leipzig, Haus Auensee    
01.03.25    CZ    Prague, Sasazu    
02.03.25    HU    Budapest, Barba Negra    
04.03.25    RO    Bucharest, Quantic    
06.03.25    PL     Krakow, Studio    
07.03.25    PL     Warsaw, Progresja    
08.03.25    LT     Vilnius, Kablys    
09.03.25    EE    Tallinn, Helitehas    
10.03.25    FI      Helsinki, Kulttuuritalo    
11.03.25    FI      Tampere, Tavara Asema    
13.03.25    NO    Oslo, Rockefeller    
14.03.25    SE    Gothenburg, Trädgår’n    
16.03.25    DE    Berlin, Huxleys    
17.03.25    DE    Frankfurt, Batschkapp    
18.03.25    BE    Antwerp, Trix    
19.03.25    FR    Paris, Trabendo    
21.03.25    ES    Pamplona, Totem    
22.03.25    ES    Madrid, Mon    
23.03.25    ES    Barcelona, Razzmatazz 2    
25.03.25    CH    Pratteln, Z7    
26.03.25    DE    Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn    
27.03.25    DE    Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle    
28.03.25    DE    Hamburg, Große Freiheit 36    
29.03.25    DE    Geiselwind, MusicHall    
30.03.25    DE    Geiselwind, MusicHall (Extra Show)  

To celebrate the release of their eagerly-awaited self-titled debut album, high-profile modern metal band CROWNSHIFT has unveiled a new lyric video for the focus track ‘Rule The Show‘, watch it below.

The band that’s currently one of Finland’s hottest new music exports has already received a lot of praise for their previously released singles and their superb crossover of modern metal, melodic death metal and progressive metal has instantly excited fans and critics all over the globe.

You can purchase the album or stream it in full at https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp

In the meantime CROWNSHIFT are getting ready for their album release show at Tavastia, Helsinki on May 15, which is sure to become an exciting evening. If you can’t make it to Helsinki, there will be a few other opportunities to catch CROWNSHIFT live this year including several big Summer festivals across Europe, incl. Nummirock, Rock Fest Barcelona, Graspop, Rockstadt Extreme Fest and Motocultor. Scroll down for all confirmed dates!

Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high standing crossover metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest metal exports, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

Seamlessly covering a diversity of styles, the quartet has a unique signature to their modern sound. Hypnotizing melodies paired with ripping riffs, from moody mid-tempo songs to fierce prog-death-metal opuses, CROWNSHIFT were born to be master of all trades.

Their self-titled debut album consists of eight contemporary melodic death metal anthems with a progressive edge and captivating choruses for the ages. CROWNSHIFT‘s members are or have been involved in some of Finlands most renowned and universally beloved metal bands, including NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, WINTERSUN and MYGRAIN, and it shows. On their first album CROWNSHIFT have managed to combine their collective experiences and have crafted a modern metal masterpiece that sounds distinctively Finnish and offers stellar songwriting and excellent production.

CROWNSHIFT LIVE:
15.05.  FI   Release Show, Tavastia, Helsinki (+ Wake Up Frankie)
17.05.  DE  Open Air Am Berg, Eichstätt
19.06.  FI   Nummirock, Nummijärvi
23.06.  BE  Graspop, Dessel
06.07.  ES  Rock Fest Barcelona, Santa Coloma de Gramenet
02.08.  HU  Fezen Festival
03.08   RO  Rockstadt Extreme Fest
04.08.  DE  Full Rewind Summer Open Air, Löbnitz
09.08.  FI   Hellsinki Metal Festival, Helsinki
16.08.  FR  Motocultor Festival, Carhaix Plouguer

… more dates to be announced soon

A few weeks ago, high-profile modern metal band CROWNSHIFT has announced the release date and details of its eagerly awaited self-titled debut album, which is due out on May 10th, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records.

PRE-ORDER CROWNSHIFT’S DEBUT ALBUM: https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp

Today, the band that’s currently one of Finland’s hottest new music exports is proud to unleash a new single called ‘My Prison‘, which showcases a more atmospheric side of CROWNSHIFT richly adorned with divine guitar leads and – yet again – an absolute ear worm of a chorus!

A studio session music video has been recorded and is being released alongside the single. Check it out below.

LISTEN TO ‘MY PRISON’: https://crownshift.bfan.link/mpsg

Catch CROWNSHIFT live this year at several big Summer festivals across Europe, incl. Nummirock, Rock Fest Barcelona, Graspop, Rockstadt Extreme Fest and Motocultor, or at their album release show in Helsinki on May 15th. Scroll down for all confirmed dates!

CROWNSHIFT LIVE:
15.05.  FI   Release Show, Tavastia, Helsinki (+ Wake Up Frankie
17.05.  DE  Open Air Am Berg, Eichstätt
19.06.  FI   Nummirock, Nummijärvi
23.06.  BE  Graspop, Dessel
06.07.  ES  Rock Fest Barcelona, Santa Coloma de Gramenet
02.08.  HU  Fezen Festival
03.08   RO  Rockstadt Extreme Fest
04.08.  DE  Full Rewind Summer Open Air, Löbnitz
09.08.  FI   Hellsinki Metal Festival, Helsinki
16.08.  FR  Motocultor Festival, Carhaix Plouguer

… more dates to be announced soon

One of Finland’s hottest new exports, high-profile modern metal band CROWNSHIFT, are happy to finally announce the release date and details of their eagerly awaited self-titled debut album, which is due out on May 10th, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. The pre-order starts today!

PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE CROWNSHIFT’S DEBUT ALBUM: https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp

Earlier this year CROWNSHIFT have released their first single and music video, ‘If You Dare‘ that was received with great acclaim by fans and media alike. To whet your appetite even more, today marks the release of yet another infectious single accompanied by a stylish and energetic music video, ‘A World Beyond Reach‘. 

‘A World Beyond Reach‘ is a perfect example of what CROWNSHIFT’s debut album is offering – eight contemporary melodic death metal anthems with a progressive edge and captivating choruses for the ages. CROWNSHIFT‘s members are or have been involved in some of Finlands most renowned and universally beloved metal bands, including NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, WINTERSUN and MYGRAIN, and it shows. On their first album CROWNSHIFT have managed to combine their collective experiences and have crafted a modern metal masterpiece that sounds distinctively Finnish and offers stellar songwriting and excellent production. 

LISTEN TO ‘A WORLD BEYOND REACH’: https://crownshift.bfan.link/awbrsg

Catch CROWNSHIFT live this year at several big Summer festivals across Europe or at their album release show in Helsinki on May 15th. Not too many many bands are getting booked by high profile festivals based on just one previously released single, which again speaks for the level of quality that CROWNSHIFT bring to the table. Scroll down for all confirmed dates!

CROWNSHIFT – Crownshift
Release Date: 10 May 2024
LP | CD | Digital Album

01. Stellar Halo 
02. Rule The Show    
03. A World Beyond Reach 
04. If You Dare
05. My Prison
06. The Devil’s Drug
07. Mirage
08. To The Other Side

Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high standing metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest exports such as Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Wintersun and Finntroll, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

Seamlessly covering a diversity of styles, the quartet has a unique signature to their modern sound. Hypnotizing melodies paired with ripping riffs, from moody mid-tempo songs to fierce prog-death-metal opuses, CROWNSHIFT were born to be master of all trades.

Their forthcoming debut album will undoubtedly be a showcase of relentless ambition that will take you through a wide musical spectrum, with no compromises or boundaries, proving that the band are on a quest to put a striking mark on the map.

Keep your eyes peeled for teasers and further announcements and make sure to follow CROWNSHIFT on their socials to stay up-to-date.

CROWNSHIFT LIVE:
15.05.  FI   Release Show, Tavastia, Helsinki
17.05.  DE  Open Air Am Berg, Eichstätt
19.06.  FI   Nummirock, Nummijärvi
23.06.  BE  Graspop, Dessel
06.07.  ES  Rock Fest Barcelona, Santa Coloma de Gramenet
02.08.  HU  Fezen Festival
03.08   RO  Rockstadt Extreme Fest
09.08.  FI   Hellsinki Metal Festival, Helsinki

… more dates to be announced soon

One of Finland’s hottest new exports, top-class modern metal band CROWNSHIFT, are pleased to finally unleash their first single and music video upon the world! 

Having just signed with NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS, ‘If You Dare’ is the first glimpse at CROWNSHIFT’s upcoming debut album, which is set to be released in the first half of 2024.

Irresistible banger ‘If You Dare’ pairs the razor-sharp riffing and vicious breakdowns of contemporary metal with the gorgeous and otherworldly harmonics of Finnish melodic death metal. It’s the perfect song for CROWNSHIFT to mark their territory as a new household name to be mentioned alongside the beloved genre greats from their home country.

LISTEN TO ‘IF YOU DARE’: https://crownshift.bfan.link/iydsg

Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high standing metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest exports such as Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Wintersun and Finntroll, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

Seamlessly covering a diversity of styles, the quartet has a unique signature to their modern sound. Hypnotizing melodies paired with ripping riffs, from moody mid-tempo songs to fierce prog-death-metal opuses, CROWNSHIFT were born to be master of all trades.

Their forthcoming debut album will undoubtedly be a showcase of relentless ambition that will take you through a wide musical spectrum, with no compromises or boundaries, proving that the band are on a quest to put a striking mark on the map.

Keep your eyes peeled for teasers and further announcements and make sure to follow CROWNSHIFT on their socials to stay up-to-date. 

NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS are happy to announce the signing of new Finnish top-class metal band CROWNSHIFT, who have also recently joined the roster of Till Dawn They Count Ltd management (Nightwish, Beast In Black, Sonata Arctica).

Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high standing metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest exports such as Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Wintersun and Finntroll, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

Seamlessly covering a diversity of styles, the quartet has a unique signature to their modern sound. Hypnotizing melodies paired with ripping riffs, from moody mid-tempo songs to fierce prog-death-metal opuses, CROWNSHIFT were born to be master of all trades.

Their forthcoming debut album will undoubtedly be a showcase of relentless ambition that will take you through a wide musical spectrum, with no compromises or boundaries, proving that the band are on a quest to put a striking mark on the map.

The first single & music video will be released on January 17th. Keep your eyes peeled for teasers and further announcements and make sure to follow CROWNSHIFT on their socials to stay up-to-date.

CROWNSHIFT commented:
“We’re super happy to start this new chapter in our career with Nuclear Blast. Their history, reputation and devotion as a metal label is incomparable and it is a privilege to embark on this exciting journey together.”

NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS commented:
“It’s a pleasure to start working with this highly talented group of musicians. We wouldn’t call it an all-star band but it’s a 5-star result of their collective experience from various bands. And sometimes it takes a while until the right musicians are coming together and find the perfect chemistry. Jukka, Heikki and Daniel already played together in the last Norther line-up until 2012. Since then, they went different ways but always crossed each other’s paths, and finally came back together as CROWNSHIFT with the addition of the amazing vocal talent of Tommy Tuovinen from Mygrain. Their music is of course rooted in the very unique style of Finnish melodic death metal, but CROWNSHIFT enrich it with their admiration for Devin Townsend, both his raging Strapping Young Lad era, as well as the epic prog side, and combine it with a timeless yet modern heaviness similar to the most impressive aspects of metalcore and bands such as Killswitch Engage. Sounds ambitious? Yes, but that’s what it’s all about: being ambitious. Welcome CROWNSHIFT!”

CROWNSHIFT IS:
Tommy Tuovinen: Vocals 
Daniel Freyberg: Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Jukka Koskinen: Bass 
Heikki Saari: Drums