Swedish heavy/doom metal band The Crypt premiere a brand new single »Where The Dead Don’t Sleep«!
Stockholm, Sweden based heavy/doom metal band The Crypt premiere their brand new single »Where The Dead Don’t Sleep«, released on January 24th, 2025.
Listen to »Where The Dead Don’t Sleep« on Spotify and all major streaming services!
The band:
Within the Swedish heavy metal community, Leif Edling is revered as one of its most prolific songwriters. Alongside his renowned work with Candlemass, he has also spearheaded projects like Krux and Avatarium, showcasing his enduring creativity. When news broke of his direct involvement in yet another band, speculation soon ran rampant within the community. That band is The Crypt, based out of Stockholm, Sweden.
The concept:
With a concept centered around a metal priestess, The Crypt’s debut album delves into themes of darkness, death, and the undead, echoing the vibes of 1970s gothic and occult bands such as Coven, Blue Öyster Cult, Black Sabbath, and Pentagram. Recorded with top-tier Swedish musicians under the guidance of producer Marcus Jidell, the album effortlessly combines dark atmospheres with catchy melodies and powerful riffs, reminiscent of rock’s most golden era.
The band introduced themselves to the world with the release of their first single and video, »Into The Crypt«, back in 2021. This track, featuring Pepper’s captivating vocals and Edling’s signature sonic brutality, quickly gained traction within the rock community, setting the stage for The Crypt’s emergence. However, the pandemic hindered the band’s ability to perform live or engage in further activities. As conditions improved, The Crypt reemerged with a new solid line-up behind Pepper.
The band’s previous live performances in Stockholm have already garnered a dedicated fanbase. As a live presence, Pepper’s enigmatic Metal Priestess character is outer-worldly, with her background in both the metal scene as well as the burlesque world enhancing her extravagant performances. Never shy for theatrics, her shows are always memorable and visually stunning to accompany the band’s music.
In May of 2024, The Crypt released their debut album via Metal Department, preceded by the release of a second single and video, the anthemic »I Love The Darkness«.
More about The Crypt:
One of 2024’s standout albums was the self-titled debut from Stockholm-based The Crypt. With their blend of doom and classic heavy metal, the band gained critical and fan acclaim worldwide. Penned by Leif Edling of Candlemass and produced by Marcus Jidell, the album topped charts at Sweden Rock magazine and appeared on international “album of the year” lists.
At the core of The Crypt is their dynamic vocalist, Pepper. Her commanding stage presence, influenced by her background in heavy metal and burlesque, has captivated audiences in Sweden and Germany. Backed by guitarist Dave McKenzie, drummer Danne McKenzie, keyboardist Floke, and bassist Rigor Mortimer, the band delivers a powerful live experience.
After their debut, The Crypt toured local gigs and festivals before returning to the studio. A collaboration with Leif Edling led to the theme song for the online game Rock Kommander, featuring guest vocals from Dee Snider of Twisted Sister. Pepper’s character also became central to the game, solidifying their growing presence.
In 2025, The Crypt continues to rise with self-penned songs produced by Marcus Jidell. Among them is »Where The Dead Don’t Sleep«, paired with artwork by Costin Chioreanu. A stripped-down acoustic version of fan-favorite “I Love The Darkness” will also be released in spring.
After a breakthrough year in 2024, 2025 sees The Crypt expanding their reach with new music, festivals, and captivating live shows.
The Crypt is:
Pepper – Vocals
Dave McKenzie – Guitars
Rigor Mortimer – Bass
Danne McKenzie – Drums
Floke – Keyboards
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well