CROWNSHIFT Releases Second Album 'The Shadows We Buried'

Finnish metal band CROWNSHIFT has announced the release of their second studio album, 'The Shadows We Buried', on January 29, 2027, via Nuclear Blast. The band premiered the lead single 'In The Dead Of Night' alongside an official music video. CROWNSHIFT, formed by musicians with backgrounds in NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, WINTERSUN and FINNTROLL, has rapidly established itself as a dominant force in modern metal.

The debut self-titled album received widespread critical acclaim and propelled the band into international recognition through extensive touring and festival appearances. The group supported DIRKSCHNEIDER on a European tour and performed on the 2025 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. The new album builds on the sonic foundation of their debut, incorporating melodic death metal riffs, progressive elements, soaring vocal hooks, and cinematic atmospheres.

It features eight tracks, including the lead single 'In The Dead Of Night'. Bassist Jukka Koskinen, who joined the band initially, has been replaced by Kevin Apostol of ATLAS and ASSEMBLE THE CHARIOTS. The band's music continues to merge melodic death metal, modern metal, and progressive influences, reflecting a commitment to evolution and artistic integrity.

'The Shadows We Buried' marks a natural progression in CROWNSHIFT's sound, showcasing a band that has matured through intense live performances and relentless creative output.