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Candlemass
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616 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

Line-up

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

Discography

1986 Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 8.8
1987 Nightfall 8.8
1988 Ancient Dreams 8.3
1989 Tales Of Creation 8.3
1992 Chapter VI 7.2
1998 Dactylis Glomerata 6.5
1999 From The 13th Sun 6.5
2005 Candlemass 8.2
2007 King Of The Grey Islands 8.2
2009 Death Magic Doom 8.3
2012 Psalms For The Dead 7.6
Detailed discography ››
1988 At The Gallows End [EP] 7.9
1993 Sjunger Sigge Fürst [EP] 4.8
1998 Wiz [EP] 7
2008 Lucifer Rising [EP] 7.6
2013 Candlemass Vs Entombed [Split] [EP] 8.4
2016 Death Thy Lover [EP] 7.6
Detailed discography ››
1984 Witchcraft [Demo] 7
1984 Second 1984 [Demo] 4
1985 Tales Of Creation [Demo] 8
1987 Demo With Marcolin [Demo] 5.5
1988 Samarithan [Single] 6
1990 Live [Live] 8.3
1990 3-Way Thrash [Split] [DVD]
1994 The Best Of Candlemass: As It Is, As It Was [Compilation] 8.7
2001 Nimis [Single]
2002 Doomed For Live [Live] 7.8
2002 Black Heart Of Candlemass: Leif Edling Demos & Outtakes '83-'99 [Compilation] 6.3
2002 The Metal Years: Gothic Doom [VA] 7
2002 Metal Blade 20th Anniversary: Double Decades Of Aggression [Boxset] 8
2003 Diamonds Of Doom [Compilation] 8
2003 Documents Of Doom [DVD] 9
2004 Essential Doom [Compilation] 8.3
2005 Mirror Mirror / The Bells Of Acheron [Single] 7
2005 Solitude / Crystal Ball [Single]
2005 At The Gallows End / Samarithan [Single]
2005 Dark Reflections / Into The Unfathomed Tower [Single]
2005 The Curse Of Candlemass [DVD] 8.5
2006 King Of The Grey Islands Demos [Demo]
2007 Black Dwarf [Single]
2007 20 Year Anniversary Party [DVD] 8.4
2009 If I Ever Die [Single]
2009 Hammers Of Doom [Single] 7
2010 No Sleep 'til Athens [Live] 8.5
2010 Ashes To Ashes [DVD] 7.8
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 Epicus Doomicus Metallicus - Live At Roadburn 2011 [Live] 9
2016 Behind The Wall Of Doom [Compilation] 9.3
2016 Behind The Wall Of Doom [DVD] 9.5
Detailed discography ››
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
Detailed videos ››

Latest reviews

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 ››
Nightfall
9.5
1987, Johan Langquist had already left Candlemass and the band was searching for a new singer. A guy named Messiah Marcolin, impressed by Candlemass, called Leif Edling and while his stepmother was holding the phone he was playing on the guitar and at...   Review by DerRozzengarten ››

Photo galleries

04.07.2015 Hard Rock Laager 2015 - Vana-Vigala, Estonia, 04.07.2015 by Ivor
19.06.2010 Hellfest Open Air 2010 - Clisson, France, 19-20 June 2010 by Promonex
19.06.2010 Hellfest Open Air 2010 - Clisson, France, 19.06.2010 by Ivor
14.08.2009 Bloodstock Open Air - Catton Hall, England, 14th-16th August 2009 by Baz Anderson
20.06.2008 Hellfest Open Air - Clisson, France, 20th-22nd June 2008 by Jeff


News

13.07.2015 Hard Rock Laager 2015 - Vana-Vigala, Estonia, 03-04.07.2015

Concerts

30.09.2017 ITA, Rome - Doom Over Rome 2017
30.09.2017 ITA, Rome - Doom Over Rome 2017
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Forum topics

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