Crown The Empire is a metalcore and post-hardcore band from Dallas, Texas. They released their debut EP, Limitless, in 2011, and have released two full-length concept albums: The Fallout and The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways in 2012 and 2014 respectively. These records encapsulated the band’s ability to write albums with sophisticated and intriguing post-apocalyptic themes.

Their album, Retrograde, was released on 22nd July, 2016 via Rise Records and moved away from their prior post-apocaplytic themes towards a more emotional and personal theme.