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Candlemass - Debut Brand New Song

Stockholm's own doom metal icons Candlemass are back with their original singer, Johan Längquist, and also announced a new album called The Door To Doom. Now, fans can hear the first song from the release and the first since Johan Längquist returned called "The Omega Circle".

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Band profile: Candlemass
Posted: 16.12.2018 by Bad English | Comments (11)


Candlemass - Reveal New Album Details, Tony Iommi Announced As Guest

Candlemass are about to bring more doom into this world with their new album, The Door To Doom. The epic doom metal lords have come full circle: their first singer Johan Langquist (who left the band after singing on the legendary 1986 debut Epicus Doomicus Metallicus) has returned and now they announce their 12th full length album, The Door To Doom! The album will be released February 22nd via Napalm Records.

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Posted: 06.12.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (12)


Ghost - European Tour With Candlemass Confirmed

Swedes Ghost will have a lot of touring going on in coming months, performing in support of their latest new record Prequelle, released back in June. As part of this touring schedule, the band recently confirmed a string of headlining dates through Europe, where they will have a very special guest, performing as main support - legendary Candlemass.

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Event: Ghost: A Pale Tour Named Death - Europe 2019
Posted: 17.10.2018 by Abattoir | Comments (5)


Candlemass - Finish Recording New Album, Share Snippets

After recently revealing that vocalist Johan Längquist, who performed on the band's Epicus Doomicus Metallicus album, has rejoined the group, doom lords Candlemass have now shared excerpts of the new material they have been working on. Also, according to mastermind Leif Edling, their new album is now recorded, and it will be mixed in October for a spring release on Napalm Records.

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Band profile: Candlemass
Posted: 05.10.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


Candlemass - 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' Vocalist Returns

Swedish doom legends Candlemass have shared some really surprising news today. The vocalist Johan Längquist, who performed on the band's Epicus Doomicus Metallicus album and left the band shortly after that, has officially rejoined the group as a member. It has been 32 years since Längquist sang for these legendary doomsters. He is replacing Mats Levén, who has been with the band since 2012.

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Posted: 03.09.2018 by Unknown user | Comments (16)


Metallica - Receive Polar Music Prize, Ghost And Candlemass Members Perform

The iconic metal band Metallica has received Sweden's prestigious Polar Music Prize. In a ceremony broadcast live on Swedish national television, Metallica's Lars Ulrich and Roberto Trujillo along with fellow laureate Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) and Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, accepted the award at the Konserthuset in Stockholm, Sweden from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. You can watch the acceptance speech and some performances now here.

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Posted: 15.06.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Candlemass - Reveal Title Track Of New EP

After announcing their new EP House Of Doom, set to hit stores this May 25th via Napalm Records, doom lords Candlemass have also shared the first track from the release. As of now, you can watch the lyric video for "House Of Doom" here. As on their 2016 EP Death Thy Lover, House Of Doom features Mats Levén on vocals. Are you pleased with the new material?

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Posted: 30.04.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Candlemass - New EP And Album In 2018

Epic doom metallers Candlemass have announced some exciting news! After recently unveiled the online game and a brand new soundtrack called "House Of Doom", they now reveal that a new EP precisely titled House Of Doom will drop on May 25th via Napalm Records.

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Posted: 18.04.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Candlemass - Launch Online Game And Soundtrack

Prepare to enter the house of doom! Swedish epic doom metal legends Candlemass are back with an online game and a brand new soundtrack called "House Of Doom". According to the game's official web site, "House Of Doom" is a unique game with music written by Candlemass leader Leif Edling and performed by Candlemass. The band has also been part of the development of the game that invites you into the world of extreme style heavy metal music, where both music and lyrics intend to evoke a sense of despair, dread and, impending doom.

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Posted: 14.03.2018 by Bad English | Comments (7)


Candlemass - In The Studio

Swedish epic solitude seekers Candlemass just announced that they will play at the In Flammen Open Air festival in July! Furthermore, the doom metal band posted online that they are in the studio, but it's still unknown what they are recording exactly. The group has yet to release a full-length album with their new singer Mats Levén. He did however record vocals for the band's latest EP, Death Thy Lover, released in 2016.

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Posted: 14.01.2018 by Bad English | Comments (3)


Candlemass - Premiere Music Video For New Track

Today is the day, Candlemass fans! You get to listen to a brand new song from the epic doom metal kings. The track is taken from their 30th anniversary EP, Death Thy Lover, which features four studio tracks with Mats Levén on vocals and is set for a June 3rd release on Napalm Records. The title track is available for your listening pleasure on the video below.

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Posted: 22.04.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Candlemass - Reveal New EP Title, Cover And More

Epic doom masters Candlemass have finally revealed all about their promised new EP. This special 30th anniversary release will be named Death Thy Lover. The EP will be released on June 3rd on Napalm Records and features four studio tracks with Mats Levén on vocals, now the permanent singer for the Swedish doom metal squad. You can feast your eyes on the cover below and wait patiently to hear some new songs.

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Posted: 26.02.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Candlemass - Share First Taste Of New EP

The legendary Swedish epic doomsters Candlemass will bring us a new EP soon. The four studio tracks featuring Mats Levén on vocals were recorded for a special anniversary release early next year on Napalm Records. The cover artwork for the EP, which can be seen below, was created by Erik Rovanperä. A short clip of some of the sessions for the new EP can be seen below. This also offers fans the opportunity to have a first taste of the new music.

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Posted: 27.11.2015 by Bad English | Comments (5)


Candlemass - Announce 30th Anniversary EP

With their 30th anniversary as a band and newly recruited vocalist Mats Levén, who's a longtime friend of the band, Swedish epic doom veterans Candlemass have announced a brand new EP. The release will contain 4 new studio tracks. As of now, you can take a look at the album cover right here, which was created by artist Erik Rovanperä. Do you like it?

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Posted: 04.10.2015 by Bad English | Comments (9)


Hammerfest VII - Candlemass, Devilment And More Confirmed

Hammerfest VII is pleased to present a new round of bands, starting with the return of Swedish doom metal legends Candlemass (second headliner). Dani Filth's (Cradle Of Filth) new band Devilment are also confirmed to play their first Hammerfest as well as the first ever appearance on UK soil by the much heralded US thrashers Hirax. Check out the rest of the newly confirmed bands down under.

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Posted: 04.08.2014 by Abattoir | Comments (0)