Group
Candlemass
Swedish doom metal
- From
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Since
- 1984–present
- Rating
- ★ 4.1
- Releases
- 73
- doom metal
- epic doom metal
- heavy metal
- traditional doom metal
- metal
About
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 1986 debut album Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Along with Pentagram, Saint Vitus, and Trouble, Candlemass has been recognised as one of the "big four" of doom metal.
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After releasing five full-length albums and extensively touring throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Candlemass disbanded in 1993 but reunited four years later. Following another breakup in 2002, the band reformed in 2004 and has continued to record and perform ever since.
Members
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Mats Björkman guitar
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Leif Edling bass guitar
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Lars Johansson guitar
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Jan Lindh membranophone, percussion
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Klas Bergwall guitar
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Matz Ekström membranophone, percussion
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Johan Längqvist lead vocals
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Messiah Marcolin lead vocals
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Thomas Vikström lead vocals
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Björn Flodkvist lead vocals
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Jejo Perkovic membranophone, percussion
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Michael Amott electric guitar
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Carl Westholm keyboard
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Mats Ståhl guitar
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Robert Lowe lead vocals
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Mats Levén lead vocals
Discography
Albums
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Epicus Doomicus Metallicus Apple Music
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Nightfall Apple Music
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Ancient Dreams Apple Music
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Tales of Creation Apple Music
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Chapter VI Apple Music
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Dactylis Glomerata
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From the 13th Sun Apple Music
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Candlemass Apple Music
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King of the Grey Islands Apple Music
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Death Magic Doom Apple Music
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Psalms for the Dead Apple Music
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The Door to Doom
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Sweet Evil Sun Apple Music
EPs
Singles
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Black Star Apple Music
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When Death Sighs
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Scandinavian Gods
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Sweet Evil Sun Apple Music
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The Pendulum Apple Music
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Porcelain Skull
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Splendor Demon Majesty
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Astorolus - The Great Octopus
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The Omega Circle
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Dark Are the Veils of Death
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Dark Are the Veils… (rehearsal 1987)
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Candlemass vs Entombed
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Dancing in the Temple of the Mad Queen Bee
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Don’t Fear the Reaper
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Hammer of Doom
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If I Ever Die
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Black Dwarf
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Solitude / Crystal Ball
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Dark Reflections
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Mirror, Mirror
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Nimis
Live
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Tritonus Nights
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Green Valley Apple Music
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Dynamo Doom
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Epicus Doomicus Metallicus: Live at Roadburn 2011
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Live at The Marquee 1988
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Doomology
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No Sleep 'til Athens
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Ashes to Ashes Apple Music
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20 Year Anniversary Party
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The Curse of Candlemass
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Doomed for Live: Reunion 2002
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Documents of Doom
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2002-08-31: P3 Live Radio Broadcast
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3-Way Thrash
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Live
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Live In Birmingham 1988
Compilations
Links
Listen
Official
Concerts
Buy
Instrumental supporting musician
Tags
- epic/doom-metal
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 7dba6614-d0bd-4950-8b7b-841b31c413c2
- ISNI
- 0000000109410629
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 12 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.