Canadian progressive rock duo Crown Lands have steadily emerged as one of the genre's most ambitious modern voices, and in 2026 they return with their most demanding and fully realised work to date - 'Apocalypse'. On this album, the band have collaborated with famed producers Nick Raskulinecz and David Bottrill (both known for their work with Rush), whose contrasting approaches informed the albums creation. Conceptually, 'Apocalypse' is designed as a complete, album sides narrative experience, crafted with the classic album format in mind and unfolding as a cohesive story set in the same universe as their 2023 album 'Fearless'. At the heart of the record lies the 19-minute title track, a sprawling epic that anchors the record both musically and narratively. Ultimately, 'Apocalypse' is about change, the end of one thing and the uncertain beginning of another. That theme resonates not only within the album's sci-fi narrative, but in Crown Lands' own evolution, capturing a band fully in command of its vision and ready to push beyond every boundary it has previously set. This 2-disc deluxe edition includes the original album plus an additional disc containing the 3-track `Casting Stones' EP, as well as 5 live tracks, including an expansive performance of the album's title track which sees the band bolstered by two additional musicians.
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