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Funeral for a King lands as a synthesis, an homage, and a reflection of the voice of its creators, proof that iteration matters. Doom with a raiding pulse, death metal with swords raised high, Stygian Crown unites both with a triumphant bellow—a cry for the riff and a cry for glory.
Favorite track: Where The Candle Always Burns.
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"Funeral For A King" Hoodie LIMITED EDITION *ONLY AVAILABLE AS PREORDER*
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Only available during preorder and then gone forever. Preorder ends late January. Stygian Crown logo on front,"Funeral for a King" art on back. Band name and album title printed on sleeves. Printed on Hanes Essentials Zipper Hoodie. Art by Kris Verwimp
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"This sounds massive!” - Rob Alaniz, Evil Dead
"That’s some thick shit!” - Brent Hinds, Mastodon
“One of the best doom metal bands to come out of the states in the last two decades.” -Kat Gillham, Thronehammer
"Drums are badass, tunes are heavy and vocals are powerhouse!" - Chris Reifert, Autopsy
“Quite the sludgy doom fest wrapped up with some traditional metal.” - Justin Biggs, Sorcerer
“A wall of crushing emotional sound!” - Equitant, Absu
credits
released February 23, 2024
STYGIAN CROWN:
Melissa Pinion – Vocals, Synth
Nelson Tomas Miranda – Lead Guitar
Eric Bryan – Bass Guitar
Andy Hicks – Lead Guitar
Rhett A. Davis – Drums
All Music Written & Arranged By: Bryan, Davis, Hicks, Miranda, and Pinion
All Lyrics By: Pinion
Drums Recorded By: John Haddad @ Trench Studio in Corona, California July 2023
All Guitars and Bass Guitars Recorded By: Nelson Tomas Miranda @ Studio Saurus Sound in Lawndale, California August 2023 *Guitar & Bass Co-Production By Tildy
All Lead & Backing Vocals Recorded By: Melissa Pinion @ Black Door Studio in Highland, California August 2023
Violin Written and Arranged By: Ann Hackman
Violin Recorded By: Raoul Ranoa @ Rullian Studios in Redlands, California July & August 2023
Guest Backing Vocals and Guest Lead Guitar on Bushido Performed & Recorded by Mark Kelson @ Lucidity Studios in Melbourne, Australia September 2023
Mixing By: Mark Kelson @ Lucidity Studios in Melbourne, Australia September 2023
Mastering By: Charles Elliott @ Taste Maker Audio in Los Angeles, California October 2023
Stygian Crown is a doom metal band from Southern California that pays homage to bands like Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, and Black Sabbath. Featuring members of Morgion, Gravehill, and Morbid Eclipse.
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If Elric had a soundtrack it would be this. It's everything you want from a epic metal album. Like a hot poker in the eye, but in a good way. Scott Malthouse
supported by 76 fans who also own “Funeral for a King”
So I can't leave a long enough review to say everything I want. But I will say this, I love this EP. It's a great little follow up to times, and has just enough of a dynamic shift in sound to prove that Smoulder isn't a one trick pony with their first album's formula. This one really plays up the 70s prog aspects (DUST and Manilla Road influences definitely shine through even harder here). It's still Smoulder, don't get me wrong. Just a different side in some ways, all of which are good. playfulpooka