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Candlemass (band)
Candlemass is a Swedish epic doom metal band formed in Upplands Väsby, a suburb of Stockholm, in 1984 by bassist, songwriter, and bandleader Leif Edling, alongside drummer Matz Ekström. The band has had a defining influence on doom metal, with the epic doom genre itself taking its name from their debut album Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Along with Pentagram, Saint Vitus, and Trouble, Candlemass has been recognized as one of the "big four of doom metal".
After releasing five full-length albums and extensively touring throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Candlemass disbanded in 1993 but reunited three years later. Following another breakup in 2002, the band reformed in 2004 and has continued to record and perform ever since.
After the breakup of his first band, Nemesis, bassist Leif Edling formed Candlemass, recruiting session vocalist Johan Längqvist, drummer Matz Ekström, guitarist Mats "Mappe" Björkman, and Klas Bergwall. Their debut release, Epicus Doomicus Metallicus (1986), quickly established their reputation, securing their place within metal circles and marking a milestone in the doom metal scene. After the release of their debut album, Längqvist was replaced by Messiah Marcolin. By the time the band entered the studio to record their second album, Nightfall, in 1987, Bergwall and Ekström had left the group. Jan Lindh joined as the new drummer, and Lars Johansson was added on guitars following the completion of the album.
Candlemass followed up with Ancient Dreams (1988) and Tales of Creation (1989). In 1990, they released the live album Live. Shortly afterward, internal disputes led to Messiah Marcolin's departure from the band in 1991.
After Marcolin's departure, Candlemass recruited vocalist Thomas Vikström and recorded Chapter VI (1992). The band toured to support the album, but by 1993, Candlemass had disbanded, partly due to the commercial failure of Chapter VI,[citation needed] and partly because Edling had formed a new project, Abstrakt Algebra. After Abstrakt Algebra failed to gain traction, Edling recruited a new lineup (with Björn Flodqvist on vocals) under the Candlemass name in 1997 and released their sixth album Dactylis Glomerata in the following year, which was a blend of material intended for a new Abstrakt Algebra album and new Candlemass songs.[citation needed] The next album, From the 13th Sun, was released in 1999.
In 2002, a previous Candlemass lineup reunited and performed several well-received live shows,[citation needed] releasing another live album. Additionally, remastered versions of Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, Nightfall, Ancient Dreams, and Tales of Creation were issued, alongside a DVD titled Documents of Doom. The band began working on new material and recorded some songs while seeking a record label. However, internal differences resurfaced, leading to Candlemass disbanding again. In the interim, Leif Edling launched a new project, Krux, featuring former Abstrakt Algebra vocalist Mats Levén and two members of Entombed.
In November 2004, the band announced their second reunion. They recorded a new album, simply titled Candlemass, with the same lineup, and it was released in May 2005. The album earned them a Swedish Grammy that year.
In 2006, the band revealed plans for a new album, slated for release in 2007. However, in October 2006, after ongoing uncertainty surrounding Messiah Marcolin's involvement, it was confirmed that he had left the band for good.
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Candlemass (band)
Candlemass is a Swedish epic doom metal band formed in Upplands Väsby, a suburb of Stockholm, in 1984 by bassist, songwriter, and bandleader Leif Edling, alongside drummer Matz Ekström. The band has had a defining influence on doom metal, with the epic doom genre itself taking its name from their debut album Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Along with Pentagram, Saint Vitus, and Trouble, Candlemass has been recognized as one of the "big four of doom metal".
After releasing five full-length albums and extensively touring throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Candlemass disbanded in 1993 but reunited three years later. Following another breakup in 2002, the band reformed in 2004 and has continued to record and perform ever since.
After the breakup of his first band, Nemesis, bassist Leif Edling formed Candlemass, recruiting session vocalist Johan Längqvist, drummer Matz Ekström, guitarist Mats "Mappe" Björkman, and Klas Bergwall. Their debut release, Epicus Doomicus Metallicus (1986), quickly established their reputation, securing their place within metal circles and marking a milestone in the doom metal scene. After the release of their debut album, Längqvist was replaced by Messiah Marcolin. By the time the band entered the studio to record their second album, Nightfall, in 1987, Bergwall and Ekström had left the group. Jan Lindh joined as the new drummer, and Lars Johansson was added on guitars following the completion of the album.
Candlemass followed up with Ancient Dreams (1988) and Tales of Creation (1989). In 1990, they released the live album Live. Shortly afterward, internal disputes led to Messiah Marcolin's departure from the band in 1991.
After Marcolin's departure, Candlemass recruited vocalist Thomas Vikström and recorded Chapter VI (1992). The band toured to support the album, but by 1993, Candlemass had disbanded, partly due to the commercial failure of Chapter VI,[citation needed] and partly because Edling had formed a new project, Abstrakt Algebra. After Abstrakt Algebra failed to gain traction, Edling recruited a new lineup (with Björn Flodqvist on vocals) under the Candlemass name in 1997 and released their sixth album Dactylis Glomerata in the following year, which was a blend of material intended for a new Abstrakt Algebra album and new Candlemass songs.[citation needed] The next album, From the 13th Sun, was released in 1999.
In 2002, a previous Candlemass lineup reunited and performed several well-received live shows,[citation needed] releasing another live album. Additionally, remastered versions of Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, Nightfall, Ancient Dreams, and Tales of Creation were issued, alongside a DVD titled Documents of Doom. The band began working on new material and recorded some songs while seeking a record label. However, internal differences resurfaced, leading to Candlemass disbanding again. In the interim, Leif Edling launched a new project, Krux, featuring former Abstrakt Algebra vocalist Mats Levén and two members of Entombed.
In November 2004, the band announced their second reunion. They recorded a new album, simply titled Candlemass, with the same lineup, and it was released in May 2005. The album earned them a Swedish Grammy that year.
In 2006, the band revealed plans for a new album, slated for release in 2007. However, in October 2006, after ongoing uncertainty surrounding Messiah Marcolin's involvement, it was confirmed that he had left the band for good.