<p> THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen joins Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS; the interview series which digs deep... Marko discusses bassist Magnus' battle with COVID-19, Crown of Thorns - era to Cobra Speed Venom, the importance of capturing a 'vibe' when recording, Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates, good and bad album art, the band's hiatus, how The Crown were very much ahead of their time and preceded the now popular Death / Black Thrash movement, and his son's band Sarcator!  Tune in as there is A LOT uncovered & unearthed in Episode 6 of INTO THE DARKNESS! <p>

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<li>(00:39)  The CROWN vs. COVID-19</li>

<li>(3:49)  THE CROWN - 30th Anniversary?!?</li>

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(4:53)  The many names of THE CROWN...

(5:37)   Crown of Thorns to THE CROWN

(9:20)  Stockholm, Gothenburg, Florida Death Metal, Oh my! ..breaking down the many influences of THE CROWN

(12:23)  Are THE CROWN overlooked or un-appreciated?

(16:30)   "Worship" genre and feelings on bands that may be inspired by THE CROWN

(19:45)    THE CRÖWN..? Was it ever close to happening?Discussing the popularity of The Umlaut...

(21:52)   Where does the D-Beat influence in THE CROWN come from?

(27:26)   The affect AT THE GATES Slaughter of Soulhad on the scene

(34:39)  The Exit of Johan

(38:54)  The Entrance and Exit of Tompa

(36:26)  Crowned Unholy...

(43:04)  Should a band ever re-record a full album?

(40:32)  Possessed 13 & the Beginning of the End for THE CROWN

(47:04)  A Hiatus or break up? ( 2004 - 2010 )

(51:20) Angel Blake-era and other projects

(54:15)     The return of THE CROWN - The Century Media-era

(1:03:05) Century Media days (continued)

[1:00:09] The End of 'Scenes'? Does anyone get in a room to jam anymore?

(1:11:23) On Janne's drumming... The difference between REAL drums vs. the alternative

(1:19:40) Cobra Speed Venom - THE CROWN rejuvenated!

(1:30:57) Marko ranks THE CROWN albums from worst to best...

(1:47:21) The Old School sound...  Manufacturing bad quality recordings vs. just being genuine

(1:59:45) Marko's rankings continued... he reveals his Top 3

(2:11:12) Marko's son's band SARCATOR!