Frozen Crown pay homage to iconic Goo Goo Dolls with cover of ‘Iris’

The release of their new album imminent, FROZEN CROWN go extra catchy with a cover of “Iris”: originally by American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls, this 1998 track became an international superhit. FROZEN CROWN take its power and make it power metal, covering the entire spectrum from waltz-time ballad to high-speed drums and dual vocals from lead singer Giada “Jade” Etro and Federico Mondelli full of pathos. “I just want you to know who I am” should be a given thing hereafter!

The accompanying album, The Legend of the Six Kings, will be out tomorrow, October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records. Later this month, the band will embark on a tour supporting Beast in Black. Starting in London, they make their way through Europe and conclude their run four weeks later in Stockholm.

Giada “Jade” Etro about “Iris”:

“As the last single before the album release, this video plays an important role documenting the amazing time we had during our first North American tour, supporting KAMELOT with VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. We played ‘Iris’ every night (together with the new album singles), and we were impressed by how strong the emotional impact was on the hundreds of people having these lyrics and this melody already cemented in their DNA. It was an amazing moment we were able to share together with old and new fans.”

The legend starts: FROZEN CROWN head into their very own age of gold with The Legend of the Six Kings, coming October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records. Taking a more narrative approach than previous releases, their sixth album sends the Italian band on an epic quest. The ten brand-new heavy power metal tracks expand their dynamic repertoire into a slightly darker, but nevertheless illustrious, direction. With lead vocalist Giada “Jade” Etro changing her formerly cheerful approach to claim the sinister titular frozen crown, the band shows its true form with this straightforward punch of a record.

The Legend of the Six Kings has FROZEN CROWN take the throne deserving of their band name. A powerful work of rousing heavy power metal and massive vocal arrangements, the six-piece delivers a glorious performance filled with energetic melodies and catchy choruses. The Legend of the Six Kings matures the band’s trademark sound and makes sure that these six kings and queens will remain what the title states: legends. The album is open for pre-order now—find various formats below.

FROZEN CROWN about The Legend of the Six Kings:

“With our sixth album—our second on Napalm Records—we continue our search for the quintessential FROZEN CROWN tune, distilling the key elements of our sound and style into increasingly concise and straightforward songs, stripping away all unnecessary frills.

The Legend of the Six Kings draws directly from our debut album The Fallen King, continuing the saga of the Kings and the Tyrant, as we are—thanks to a brilliant newly extended team—finally able to do justice to what we had in mind with the original concept of the band. The visionary genius of Raoul Noise (the video maker behind all our new videos and band photos), the masterful craftsmanship of Daria Gislon (who designed and built the throne and the literal ‘frozen crown’) and of course the outstanding artistic talent of Sheila Franco (who hand painted our album cover art) gave life to the vibrant, obscure, frozen world we had in mind since the very beginning of the band, somewhere between J. R. R. Tolkien’s harmonious and regal aesthetics and Robert E. Howard’s brutality.

The Legend of the Six Kings brings not only new visuals, but also an empowered sound, with the young war hearts getting older on the battlefield and becoming an increasingly leading force of the Crown (with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Niso Tomasini becoming a more integral part of the songwriting together with singer Giada ‘Jade’ Etro and mastermind Federico Mondelli) and new warriors joining our ranks (Aleksandra Stamenkovic and her scorching, old school, abrasive guitar leads).

This sixth album depicts the strength of our six band members, and our personal idea of Power Metal infused in ten catchy tracks touching the most varied nuances of the genre, from raw and uncompromising Speed Metal, to the sumptuous magniloquence of Symphonic Metal, to the occasional linear chaos of Melodic Death Metal, but always sounding as FROZEN CROWN as ever!”

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The Legend of the Six Kings tracklisting:

1. Lightning in the Sky
2. Who Wants to Burn in Heaven
3. Reborn
4. The One
5. Iris
6. Winter Hearts
7. River of Time
8. Through the Fire
9. To the Stars
10. The Legend of the Six Kings

The speedy opener “Lightning in the Sky” situates the band on a battlefield, swords shining bright and fire in their eyes, setting the theme for the rest of the album on which FROZEN CROWN deal blow after winning blow. “Who Wants to Burn in Heaven” determines the direction the band takes with their campaign: the choir-powered, groovy song illustrates Hell as the realm of their eternal rule, calling on their legions to join in on their chants live. The following epos, “Reborn”, is a powerful anthem of steadfastness as well as a bolstering tale about team spirit. “The One” continues the theme of The Legend of the Six Kings being inspired by Tolkien’s masterpiece “The Lord of the Rings”, wrapping the band in mysterious darkness with sweeping songs shining bright. Here, FROZEN CROWN also show magnificent instrumental abilities through a majestic guitar solo where the three guitars intertwine, beautifully harmonizing together. Going extra catchy, the Italian band slides in a cover of “Iris”: originally by American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls, this 1998 track became an international superhit. FROZEN CROWN take its power and make it power metal, covering the entire spectrum from waltz-time ballad to high-speed drums and vocals full of pathos. “I just want you to know who I am” should be a given thing hereafter! “Winter Hearts” contrasts this venture into the mainstream instantly with easily recognizable heavy riffs to start, growls to hammer in the message, and a chantable chorus to close the deal—a grand track, reminiscent of the band’s classic songs from their 2018 debut, The Fallen King. The epic storytelling continues throughout melancholic “River of Time” and assertive “Through the Fire”, singalong potential included. “To the Stars” gifts The Legend of the Six Kings additional live character before the title track, “The Legend of the Six Kings”, rises to full glory. Nearing epic melodic death metal in its growled verses, the song is another duet between Jade and guitarist Federico Mondelli, who adds fierce growls and clean vocals.

FROZEN CROWN LIVE 2026
Europe Supporting Beast in Black, Special Guest: Sonata Arctica
26.10.26 UK – London / O2 Forum Kentish Town
27.10.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique
28.10.26 NL – Tilburg / Poppodium 013
29.10.26 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee Leipzig
31.10.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
01.11.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
02.11.26 CZ – Zlin / Sports Hall Datart
03.11.26 PL – Gliwice / Prezero Arena
05.11.26 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
06.11.26 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
07.11.26 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
08.11.26 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
09.11.26 FR – Paris / L’Olympia
11.11.26 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz 1
12.11.26 ES – Madrid / Sala La Riviera
13.11.26 ES – Bilbao / Santana 27
14.11.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Bikini
15.11.26 FR – Lyon / Le Transbordeur
17.11.26 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457
18.11.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
20.11.26 DE – Munich / Zenith
21.11.26 LU – Luxembourg / Rockhal
22.11.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
23.11.26 DE – Hamburg / Inselpark
24.11.26 SE – Gothenburg / Eriksbergshallen
25.11.26 SE – Stockholm / Arenan Fryshuset

FROZEN CROWN are:
Giada “Jade” Etro – Lead and Backing Vocals
Federico Mondelli – Lead Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals
Niso Tomasini – Drums
Francesco Zof – Bass, Backing Vocals
Alessia Lanzone – Lead Guitar
Aleksandra Stamenkovic – Lead Guitar