Candlemass (band)

Candlemass is a Swedish epic doom metal band established in Upplands Väsby, a suburb of Stockholm in 1984 by bassist, songwriter and bandleader Leif Edling and drummer Matz Ekström. The band had a defining influence on doom metal, and the epic doom genre itself is named after their debut album Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Along with Pentagram, Saint Vitus and Trouble, Candlemass has been referred to as one of the "big four of doom metal".

Candlemass
Candlemass performing in 2015
Background information
Also known asNemesis (1982–1984)
OriginStockholm, Sweden
GenresEpic doom metal
Years active
  • 1984–1994
  • 1997–2002
  • 2004–present
Labels
  • Capitol
  • Metal Blade
  • Restless
  • Nuclear Blast
  • Napalm
MembersLeif Edling
Mats Björkman
Lars Johansson
Jan Lindh
Johan Längqvist
Past membersKlas Bergwall
Matz Ekström
Messiah Marcolin
Thomas Vikström
Björn Flodkvist
Jejo Perkovic
Michael Amott
Carl Westholm
Mats Ståhl
Robert Lowe
Mats Levén
Websitecandlemass.se

After releasing five full-length albums and touring extensively throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Candlemass disbanded in 1994, but reunited three years later. After breaking up again in 2002, Candlemass reformed in 2004 and have continued to record and perform since then.

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