Death metal band Crown of Madness, hailing from Canada, will drop their debut album on February 28th, 2025. Titled Memories Fragmented, the ten track album will come out via Transcending Obscurity Records.
Crown of Madness have put out a slew of short-form releases, improving upon their sound with each one and culminating in this full-length. Indeed, one that sees the most evolved version of their music so far. As accomplished as it is, it also happens to be unique in the style of dissonant death metal… In that, it’s deeply personal and palpably emotive, and that poignant, introspective mood pervades their entire album. The music almost has a melodic albeit melancholic quality to it that is refreshing for a style of music that usually sounds harsh and detached.
At the same time, the music is driven; the hypnotic riffs are invariably interspersed with bursts of blasts and there is good momentum generated in this calculated, undulating pattern which becomes addictive. Memories Fragmented is a beautifully tempered album underpinned by unforgettable melodies, an ambitious release but one completely devoid of pretence, which is bound to be regarded as one of the standout albums in the style in the years to come.
Lineup:
Sunshine Schneider – Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Connor Gordon – Drums
Artwork by Erskine Designs
Tracklist
1. Visions From A Past Life
2. Sovereign Blood
3. Burdened
4. Ashes of Mine
5. When I Don’t Remember You
6. Deafening
7. Sea of Fangs
8. Dreamless Nights No Longer
9. Hollow Thresher
10. The Grand Design
