Crown The Empire

Crown The Empire are a Dallas, Texas metalcore band known for their cinematic, theatrical approach to the genre, pairing crushing breakdowns with soaring clean choruses and ambitious concept-driven storytelling. Emerging from the post-hardcore wave, they’ve steadily pushed toward a bigger, more electronic-tinged sound across records like The Resistance (Rise of the Runaways) and the sleeker, moodier Sudden Sky, home to standouts such as “Machines” and “BLURRY (out of place).”

Never shy about crossover appeal, the band even lent their heavy touch to Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 5 with a cover of “Payphone.” A dynamic live act, Crown The Empire bring their high-drama show to Welcome to Rockville 2026. Watch the official videos below and explore their catalog.