Emerging from the vibrant Stockholm suburb of Upplands Väsby back in 1984, visionary songwriter Leif Edling and drummer Matz Ekström launched what would become one of the world’s most legendary doom metal acts: CANDLEMASS! Boasting a spectacular +40-year career, they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the mighty BLACK SABBATH as definitive architects of the genre. Famous for their "epic doom" style, the band fuses semi-operatic vocals with thunderous, SABBATH-esque riffs.

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CANDLEMASS is a name carved in rock history, a legacy built on the power of doom! Rising from the cool Swedish shadows, this titan of epic doom metal has remained a towering force for four decades. In 2025, Candlemass celebrated an incredible 40 years of musical majesty, proving their unwavering reign over the genre they helped create.

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Their epic journey kicked off with the explosive release of "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" (1986), a record that completely redefined heavy music, followed closely by the monumental "Nightfall." Both albums are now sacred texts in the heavy metal archives. These masterpieces serve as the cornerstones of a genre that continues to thrive in the glorious echoes of Candlemass’s majesty.

While doom metal is known for its slow, heavy groove, Candlemass themselves show absolutely no signs of slowing down! Relentless and untamed, they continue to command stages worldwide, delivering towering hymns to devoted "Candlemaniacs" from Tokyo to Los Angeles. With a prestigious Grammy win in Sweden and a U.S. Grammy nomination in 2019, the band's fire burns brighter than ever.

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In 2022, they unleashed the roaring "Sweet Evil Sun," a thrilling sign of the darkness yet to come. And in 2025, they returned once more with the highly anticipated EP "Black Star," adding a spectacular new chapter to their ongoing saga of heavy metal glory.

CANDLEMASS has certainly had a wild ride over the last 40 years, yet their story is a powerful testament to perseverance. While Edling remains the consistent driving force, the revolving door of band members has allowed the group to continuously adapt and evolve. Despite the changes, they have maintained a cult following since day one, and the groundbreaking nature of 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' has kept them at the top of the doom scene. Today, they are stronger than ever and continue to prove exactly why they are one of doom metal’s unstoppable Big 4 (along with PENTAGRAM, SAINT VITUS, and TROUBLE).

Doom might be slow, but Candlemass moves at full speed—unyielding, enduring, and forever casting their massive shadow over the heavy music world!

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Official Website: https://www.candlemass.se/