PRESS RELEASE:
French melodic heavy/power metal band KINGCROWN releases their new album “Moonfall” today, September 4th, 2026, via Rockshots Records, accompanied by the official video for “We Are Kingcrown”.
For fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Masterplan, Symphony X and Powerwolf, “Moonfall” follows 2024’s “Nova Atlantis” and develops the band’s melodic heavy/power metal sound across ten tracks exploring technological evolution, artificial intelligence, temporal displacement, apocalypse and the uncertain future of humanity.
While these themes shape much of the album, “We Are Kingcrown” shifts the focus directly onto the band. Driven by a straightforward heavy/power metal approach, melodic guitars and an immediate chorus, the song reflects KINGCROWN’s identity and their connection with the audience.
As the band explains: “It’s simply about us, who we are, what we exude, what we want to give you. We are Kingcrown!”
“Moonfall” expands on the conceptual direction established with “Nova Atlantis”, using science-fiction and dystopian scenarios to examine different possible futures. The title track imagines a final encounter between the Moon and Earth as a lunar apocalypse approaches.
The technological theme takes a darker turn on “Rise Of Machines”, where artificial intelligence turns against humanity, while “All United” focuses on resistance and collective survival. Elsewhere, “A Thousand Years” draws on relativity and space travel, and “Lost Horizon” follows a World War II B-17 pilot caught in a temporal vortex and transported from 1945 to 2045.
The album also reconnects with the musical roots behind KINGCROWN through “Back To The 80’s”, a tribute to a decade that left a defining mark on heavy metal. Closing track “Beyond The Stars” brings the record’s futuristic narrative to its conclusion, looking beyond the destruction of Earth and towards what might exist elsewhere in the universe.
Produced by KINGCROWN, “Moonfall” was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio, bringing together the band’s European melodic heavy and power metal roots with a contemporary production.
Watch the official video for “We Are Kingcrown”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSo7JncnKCQ
Listen to the album "Moonfall": https://lnk.to/ymQgrYYE
Order “Moonfall” CD:
https://rockshots.eu/products/kingcrown-moonfall-cd
Video - Nothing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-EbQJn32Mo
Video - Lost Horizon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjlw2AZuPs
Kingcrown Line-up:
Joe Amore: Vocals
Ced Legger: Guitars
Bob Saliba: Guitars
Seb Chabot: Bass, Guitars
David Amore: Drums
More info:
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About:
Kingcrown is a French melodic heavy/power metal band founded by brothers Jo Amore (vocals) and David Amore (drums), both former members of Nightmare.
The project traces its origins back to 2015 with the band Öblivïon, formed following their departure from Nightmare. After the release of Resilience, the group adopted the name Kingcrown in 2018, marking the beginning of a more defined artistic direction rooted in the European heavy/power metal tradition.
From the outset, Kingcrown established a sound built on strong melodic structures, dynamic riffing, and a clear emphasis on songwriting effectiveness. Drawing from the legacy of bands such as Iron Maiden, Helloween, and Gamma Ray, the band combines classic influences with a modern production approach, resulting in a sound that is both accessible and structurally solid.
Following the release of "A Perfect World" (2019) and "Wake Up Call" (2022), Kingcrown entered a new phase with "Nova Atlantis" (2024), released via Rockshots Records. The album marked a clear step forward in terms of cohesion, production quality, and conceptual direction, receiving strong feedback from both audiences and specialized media.
Building on this momentum, the band continues its collaboration with Rockshots Records for "Moonfall", scheduled for release in 2026. The new album further develops Kingcrown’s identity through a more focused songwriting approach and a broader conceptual framework centered on dystopian themes, technological evolution, and temporal dislocation.
The first single, "Lost Horizon", expands the narrative universe introduced in "Nova Atlantis", acting as a direct sequel to "Endless Journey" and introducing a time-travel storyline in which a WWII B-17 pilot is propelled into the year 2045. This approach reflects the band’s growing interest in combining structured songwriting with narrative continuity.
Kingcrown’s current lineup - Jo Amore (vocals), David Amore (drums), Sébastien Chabot (bass), Bob Saliba (guitars), and Ced Legger (guitars) - has remained stable across recent releases, contributing to a consistent and cohesive musical direction.
With a steadily evolving discography and a clear artistic vision, Kingcrown has established itself as a credible presence within the European metal scene, balancing melodic immediacy, conceptual depth, and production precision.
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