Genre(s):
Epic Heavy/Doom Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Dark Fantasy, Religion, Doom, Life
Origin:
Sweden (Stockholm)
Formed In:
1984
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Robert Lowe - Vocals (Concept of God, ex-Last Chapter, Solitude/Solitude Aeturnus)
Lars "Lasse" Johansson - Guitars (Creozoth, Hexagaon, Tarmac, Zoic)
Mats "Mappe" Bjorkman - Guitars (ATC, Zoic)
Leif Edling - Bass (vocals in early days) (Abstrakt Algebra, Krux, Nemesis (Swe), Trilogy (Swe), Witchcraft)
Jan Lindh - Drums (Creozoth, Zoic)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Johan Langquist (1986) (Jonah Quizz)
Thomas Vikstrom (1991-1992) (7days, Dark Illusion, Mehida, Stormwind (Swe), Therion (Swe))
Bjorn Flodkvist (1997-1999) (Enter the Hunt)
Eddie "Messiah" Marcolin (1987-1991, 2002-2006) (Colossus, Mercy (Swe), Memento Mori, Requiem (Swe))
Guitars:
Christian Weberyd (1984-1985) (Nemesis (Swe))
Klas Bergwall (1986)
Mike Wead (1987) (Abstrakt Algebra, Hexenhaus, King Diamond, Kryptillusion, Maninnya Blade, Mercyful Fate, Memento Mori, Witch (Swe))
Patrik Instedt (1997-1998) (Abstrakt Algebra)
Michael "Mike" Amott (1997-1998) (Arch Enemy, Armageddon (Swe), Carcass, Carnage (Swe), Spiritual Beggars)
Mats Stеhl (1998-1999) (Enter the Hunt)
Drums:
Matz Ekstrцm (1984-1986)
Jejo Perkovic (1997-1999) (Abstrakt Algebra, Gomora (Hrv))
Keyboards:
Carl Westholm (1998) (Abstrakt Algebra, Krux)
Discography:
Candlemass - Second 1984 Demo [demo] - 1984
Candlemass - Witchcraft [demo] - 1985
Candlemass - Demo [demo] - 1985
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus [full-length] - 1986
Candlemass - Demo With Marcolin [demo] - 1987
Candlemass - Nightfall [full-length] - 1987
Candlemass - Samarithan [single] - 1988
Candlemass - At The Gallows End [single] - 1988
Candlemass - Ancient Dreams [full-length] - 1988
Candlemass - Tales Of Creation [full-length] - 1989
Candlemass - Candlemass - Live [live] - 1990
Candlemass & Murder Inc. & Crowforce & Paradise Lost - Kerrang! [split] - 1992
Candlemass - Chapter VI [full-length] - 1992
Candlemass - Sjunger Sigge Fürst [ep] - 1993
Candlemass - The Best Of Candlemass: As It Is, As It Was [compilation] - 1994
Candlemass - Dactylis Glomerata [full-length] - 1998
Candlemass - Wiz [single] - 1998
Candlemass - From The 13th Sun [full-length] - 1999
Candlemass - Nimis [single] - 2001
Candlemass - The Black Heart Of Candlemass/Leif Edling Demo's & Outtakes '83-99 [split] - 2002
Candlemass - Doomed for Live - Reunion 2002 [live] - 2003
Candlemass - Diamonds Of Doom [compilation] - 2003
Candlemass - Essential Doom [compilation] - 2004
Candlemass - Doom Songs: The Singles 1986-1989 [boxed set] - 2005
Candlemass - Solitude/Crystal Ball [single] - 2005
Candlemass - At The Gallows End/Samarithan [single] - 2005
Candlemass - Mirror Mirror/Bells Of Acheron [single] - 2005
Candlemass - Dark Reflections/Into The Unfathomed Tower [single] - 2005
Candlemass - Candlemass [full-length] - 2005
Candlemass - King Of The Grey Islands Demos [demo] - 2006
Candlemass - Black Dwarf [single] - 2007
Candlemass - King Of The Grey Islands [full-length] - 2007
Candlemass - Lucifer Rising [ep] - 2008
Candlemass - If I Ever Die [single] - 2009
Candlemass - Death Magic Doom [full-length] - 2009
Candlemass - Hammer Of Doom [single] - 2009
Candlemass - No Sleep 'til Athens [live] - 2010
Candlemass - Ashes To Ashes [live] - 2010
Candlemass - Don't Fear The Reaper [ep] - 2010
Candlemass - Dancing In The Temple Of The Mad Queen Bee [single] - 2012
Candlemass - Psalms For The Dead [full-length] - 2012
Candlemass - Introducing Candlemass [compilation] - 2013
Candlemass & Entombed - Candlemass Vs. Entombed [split] - 2013
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus - Live At Roadburn 2011 [live] - 2013
Candlemass - Gothic Stone [compilation] - 2014
Candlemass - Behind The Wall Of Doom [compilation] - 2016
Candlemass - Death Thy Lover [ep] - 2016
Candlemass - Dark Are The Veils Of Death [single] - 2017
Candlemass - House Of Doom [single] - 2018
Candlemass - House Of Doom [ep] - 2018
Candlemass - The Door To Doom [full-length] - 2019
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Official site:
www.candlemass.se
