It was back in 1984 in Stockholm, when the next generation of doom metal band took off. Inspired by the mighty sound of Black Sabbath, Leif Edling formed Candlemass, a band that became a role model themselves for many doom metal bands. In 1986, Candlemass premiered with ‘Epicus Doomicus Metallicus’. The album became a real... Continue Reading →
CANDLEMASS announce ‘Epicus Doomicus Metallicus’ Limited Edition 35-year anniversary 3LP deluxe set
'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' is the striking debut from Swedish doom metal pioneers Candlemass. The original release was in 1986 which means, that this iconic album faces its 35 years anniversary. Candlemass founder Leif Edling comments: "EPICUS was our first, and perhaps also the best. I have no clue what we did there in the studio... Continue Reading →
Review CANDLEMASS ‘Green Valley Live’
Also Swedish doom metal veterans Candlemass, as everybody else, couldn't play shows during 2021 and after a certain resistance to live stream shows, more and more band took the opportunity to stay connected with fans through such a digital event. Bands and fans have been a bit wary but step by step, and due to... Continue Reading →
CANDLEMASS announce ‘Green Valley (Live)’
Swedish doom metal pioneers Candlemass announce a live album called 'Green Vally (Live)'. The iconic band recorded their very first live stream show in 2020 with the following line-up: Johan Längqvist (vocalsMats Björkman (guitar)Lars Johansson (guitar)Leif Edling (bass)Jan Lindh (drums) The set preformed was a very oldschool-laden one with a focus on the first two... Continue Reading →
CD review CANDLEMASS ‘The Pendulum’
Genre-defining Candlemass used the dark season of the year to work on new material, songs they will release end of March under the banner of 'The Pendulum'. The six tracks comprising EP comes through Napalm Records and show again why the band belongs to the spearhead of Doom Metal. Actually it's more like a 3... Continue Reading →
CANDLEMASS announce a new EP
Swedish doom masters Candlemass announce a new EP for end of March. 'The Pendulum', so the title of the release contains a tracklist that looks like this: 1. The Pendulum2. Snakes Of Goliath3. Sub Zero4. Aftershock5. Porcelain Skull6. The Cold Room Says band mastermind Leif Edling: "The Pendulum" is about hard riffing, epic choruses and total... Continue Reading →
New CANDLEMASS revealed
Swedish doom metaller Candlemass unveiled a new song entitled 'The Omega Circle'. The track is part of the upcoming 'The Door to Doom', an album that features the return of Candlemass' first singer Johan Langquist. Tracklist: Splendor Demon MajestyUnder The OceanAstorolus - The Great OctopusBridge Of The BlindDeath´s WheelBlack TrinityHouse Of DoomThe Omega Circle