album · May 29, 2020
Curse of the Crystal Coconut
Napalm Records Handels GmbHSee this day
heavy metalmetalhard rock
The band's seventh album continues their signature blend of melodic metal, cheesy pirate tropes, and a surprising amount of Caribbean-inspired dancehall rhythms. Guest appearances by Captain Yonder and Lili Refex lend a touch of the unexpected to the proceedings.
- The album was recorded at various locations, including Alestorm's homestudio in Perth and Zion High Studios in Grenada.
- "Curse of the Crystal Coconut" charted at number 18 on the UK Album Downloads Chart and number 34 on the UK Official Album Sales Chart.
- The album's lead single, "Rage Metal," is notable for its incorporation of a banjo solo and its unexpectedly catchy chorus.
Alestorm is a Scottish band formed in Perth in 2004, best known for their unique brand of pirate-themed metal. At the time of "Curse of the Crystal Coconut," the band was seven albums into their career, solidifying their standing as leaders in the symphonic pirate metal subgenre.
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