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Candlemass
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719 fans
Also known as Nemesis (1982-1984)
Country: Sweden
Label: Napalm Records

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Formed in: 1984
Broke up: 1994-1997, 2002-2004

1984- Epic doom metal
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Line-up

1984-  Leif Edling - bass
1985-1992  Mats "Mappe" Björkman - guitars
› 2001-  -//-
1986  Johan Längqvist - vocals
› 2018-  -//-
1986-1992  Lars "Lasse" Johansson - guitars
› 2001-  -//-
1986-1992  Jan "Janne" Lindh - drums
› 2001-  -//-
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1984-1985  Johnny Reinholm - drums, guitars
1985-1986  Christian Weberyd - guitars
1985-1986  Matz Ekström - drums
1986-1991  Messiah Marcolin - vocals
› 2001-2006  -//-
1987  Mike Wead - guitars
1991-1992  Thomas Vikström - vocals
1997-1998  Patrik Instedt - guitars
1998-1999  Michael Amott - guitars
1998-1999  Björn Flodkvist - vocals
1998-1999  Jejo Perkovic - drums
1998-1999  Carl Westholm - keybords
1999  Mats Ståhl - guitars
2006  Mats Levén - vocals
› 2013-2018  -//-
2007-2012  Robert Lowe - vocals
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1986  Klas Bergwall - guitars
2005-2012  Carl Westholm - keyboards
2012  Marcus Jidell - guitars
2012-2013  Mats Levén - vocals
2012-2015  Per Wiberg - keyboards
› 2015-  -//- bass, keyboards
2014  Alan Averill - vocals
2014-2015  Jörgen Sandström - bass
2017  Tjerk Maas - vocals
1998  Håkan Haugland - drums
2007  Mikael Åkerfeldt - vocals
2009  Stefan Fandén - toypiano
2012  Per Wiberg - hammond organ
2012  Mark Robertson - voice
2012-2019  Mats Levén - backing vocals
2019  Tony Iommi - guitars
2019  Marcus Jidell - additional instruments
2019  Michael Blair - percussion
2019  Stefan Berggren - backing vocals
2019  Jennie-Ann Smith - backing vocals
2019  Carl Westholm - mellotron
2019  Rickard Nilsson - keyboards

Discography

1986 Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 8.9
1987 Nightfall 8.8
1988 Ancient Dreams 8.4
1989 Tales Of Creation 8.3
1992 Chapter VI 7.2
1998 Dactylis Glomerata 6.6
1999 From The 13th Sun 6.7
2005 Candlemass 8.3
2007 King Of The Grey Islands 8.3
2009 Death Magic Doom 8.3
2012 Psalms For The Dead 7.7
2019 The Door To Doom 8
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1988 At The Gallows End [EP] 7.8
1992 Free Hard Vinyl EP! [Split] [EP] 7.3
1993 Sjunger Sigge Fürst [EP] 4.9
1998 Wiz [EP] 6.8
2008 Lucifer Rising [EP] 7.6
2013 Candlemass Vs Entombed [Split] [EP] 8.3
2016 Death Thy Lover [EP] 7.7
2018 House Of Doom [EP] 7.6
2020 The Pendulum [EP] 7.7
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1984 Witchcraft [Demo] 6.7
1984 Second 1984 [Demo] 5.7
1985 Tales Of Creation [Demo] 7
1987 Demo With Marcolin [Demo] 6
1988 Samarithan [Single] 7.5
1990 3-Way Thrash [Split] [DVD] 8.5
1990 Live [Live] 8.3
1994 In The Name Of Satan: A Tribute To Venom [VA] 6
1994 The Best Of - As It Is, As It Was Promo [Compilation] 8
1994 The Best Of Candlemass: As It Is, As It Was [Compilation] 8.7
2001 Nimis [Single] 6
2002 Documents Of Doom [DVD] 8.9
2002 The Metal Years: Gothic Doom [VA] 6.9
2002 Metal Blade 20th Anniversary: Double Decades Of Aggression [VA] 8.4
2003 Doomed For Live [Live] 7.9
2003 Diamonds Of Doom [Compilation] 7.7
2003 Black Heart Of Candlemass: Leif Edling Demos & Outtakes '83-'99 [Split] [Compilation] 6.2
2004 Essential Doom [Compilation] 8.3
2005 Doom Songs: The Singles 1985-1989 [Boxset] 8
2005 Solitude / Crystal Ball [Single] 7.5
2005 Mirror Mirror / The Bells Of Acheron [Single] 7.3
2005 At The Gallows End / Samarithan [Single] 7.5
2005 Dark Reflections / Into The Unfathomed Tower [Single] 7
2005 The Curse Of Candlemass [DVD] 8.5
2006 King Of The Grey Islands Demos [Demo] 6.5
2007 Black Dwarf [Single] 7
2007 20 Year Anniversary Party [DVD] 8.4
2009 If I Ever Die [Single] 7
2009 Hammers Of Doom [Single] 7
2010 No Sleep 'til Athens [Live] 7.7
2010 Ashes To Ashes [DVD] 8
2010 Doomology [Boxset] 7
2010 Don't Fear The Reaper [Single] 7
2012 Dancing In The Temple Of The Mad Queen Bee [Single] 7
2013 Introducing Candlemass [Compilation] 8.5
2013 Live At The Marquee 1988 [Live] 8
2013 Epicus Doomicus Metallicus - Live At Roadburn 2011 [Live] 8.8
2014 Gothic Stone [Compilation] 8
2015 Demon's Gate (Demo 1985) [Single] 7
2015 Dark Are The Veils... (Rehearsal 1987) [Single] 7
2016 Behind The Wall Of Doom [Compilation] 9
2016 Behind The Wall Of Doom [DVD] 9
2017 Dark Are The Veils Of Death [Single] 7
2018 House Of Doom [Single] 7.5
2018 The Nuclear Blast Recordings [Boxset] 8
2019 Dynamo Doom [Live] 8.5
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1987 Bewitched 8.2
1988 Mirror Mirror 6.5
1989 Dark Reflections 7
1992 The Dying Illusion 7
1992 Julie Laughs No More
2005 Black Dwarf 7.5
2016 Death Thy Lover [Lyric Video] 7.5
2018 House Of Doom [Lyric Video]
2019 Astorolus - The Great Octopus 8
2020 The Pendulum [Lyric Video] 7
2020 Porcelain Skull [Lyric Video] 6
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Latest reviews

The Door To Doom
Reunion albums always have a lot of pressure on them. Whether they sound like the original or not, it will never be the same. So now that Candlemass have reunited with the Epicus Doomicus Metallicus vocalist, all eyes are on them.   Review by RaduP ››
Death Magic Doom
8.9
Throughout their lengthy career, Candlemass has shown various faces. Well, what do you expect when your sound is very vocal-driven and you change vocalist on numerous occasions in your career? When Messiah left/got kicked out of the band in '06,...   Review by Lucas ››
20 Year Anniversary Party
9.0
My friends, you're in front of THE DVD of the year 2007. Of course you have to be a fan of Doom Metal and Candlemass to fully enjoy this release but I can tell you, really, that this "20 Anniversary Party" is a must, a perfect DVD and I...   Review by Jeff ››

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11.07.2020 BUL, Chelopech - Wolf Fest 2020 (2)
17.07.2020 NED, Eindhoven - Dynamo Metalfest 2020 [CANCELED] (1)
21.08.2020 NOR, Bergen - Beyond The Gates Festival 2020
29.08.2020 POL, Warsaw - Metalmania Open Air 2020
19.09.2020 MEX, León - Candelabrum Metal Fest 2020
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