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This article is about the band Candlemass, for the Christian feast day, see Candlemas. The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple celebrates an early episode in the life of Jesus, and falls on or around 2 February.
Candlemass
Origin Sweden
Genre(s) Epic doom metal
Years active 1984–present
Label(s) Capitol
Metal Blade
Powerline
Restless
Nuclear Blast
Associated acts Solitude Aeturnus
Krux
Abstrakt Algebra
Website www.candlemass.se
Members
Robert Lowe
Mats "Mappe" Björkman
Lars Johansson
Leif Edling
Jan Lindh
Former members
Johan Längqvist
Matz Ekström
Thomas Vikström
Bjorn Flödkvist
Jejo Perkovic
Mats Ståhl
Carl Westholm
Michael Amott
Ian Haugland
Klas Bergwall
Mike Wead
Messiah Marcolin
Ulf Edelund
Patrik Instedt

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Biography

After Leif Edling dissolved the band Nemesis, he started his own band under the name Candlemass. Leif Edling (born 6 August 1963 is best known as the main songwriter and bass player of the Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass. The first Candlemass album was Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, released in 1986 and now considered a milestone in the doom metal scene. Epicus Doomicus Metallicus was the debut album of the Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass, released June 10 1986 on Black Dragon Doom metal is a form of Heavy metal music that typically employs very slow Tempos low-tuned guitars and a much 'thicker' or 'heavier' sound than other metal [1] The line-up for Epicus Doomicus Metallicus was:

The next release was Nightfall (1987), considered by some as one of the greatest doom metal albums ever. Leif Edling (born 6 August 1963 is best known as the main songwriter and bass player of the Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass. Johan Längqvist (born August 23, 1963 in Järfälla, Sweden) was the session vocalist for Swedish Doom metal Nightfall is the second Album by Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass released in 1987. [2] The line-up had now changed: new members were Messiah Marcolin (vocals), Lars Johansson (lead guitar) and Jan Lindh (drums). Messiah Marcolin (born Bror Jan Alfredo Marcolin on December 10, 1967) also known as 'Eddie Marcolin' is a vocalist best known for his work in the This line-up is generally considered the most important and the most successful in the band's history. The next two albums were Ancient Dreams (1988), that is now considered an apogee of doom metal classics,[3] and Tales of Creation (1989), where the band moved beyond the edges of classic doom metal and made its touch to progressive metal. Ancient Dreams is the third album of Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass and was released in 1988 and reissued in 2001 by Powerline Records Doom metal is a form of Heavy metal music that typically employs very slow Tempos low-tuned guitars and a much 'thicker' or 'heavier' sound than other metal Tales of Creation is the fourth album by Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass released in 1989 and reissued with bonus CD in 2001 Doom metal is a form of Heavy metal music that typically employs very slow Tempos low-tuned guitars and a much 'thicker' or 'heavier' sound than other metal Progressive metal (often referred to simply as prog metal) is a sub-genre of Heavy metal music which blends the powerful guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex This album is distinguished from previous releases by adding some speed-up patterns into the band's original sound, usually used in progressive metal. Progressive metal (often referred to simply as prog metal) is a sub-genre of Heavy metal music which blends the powerful guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex In 1990, a live album was released. Shortly afterwards, a dispute between the band members resulted in Messiah Marcolin's decision to leave.

After the departure of Marcolin, Candlemass recruited vocalist Thomas Vikström and recorded Chapter VI (1992). Thomas Vikström is a Swedish vocalist best known for working with Hard rock and Heavy metal bands including Doom metal legends Candlemass Candlemass then disbanded, partly because the album was unsuccessful and partially because Leif Edling had formed another project under the name of Abstrakt Algebra. Abstrakt Algebra was a Swedish experimental metal band with influences from Power metal and Doom metal that was founded in 1995 by Leif With Abstrakt Algebra not doing well, Leif suddenly recruited a new line-up under the name of Candlemass and recorded the album Dactylis Glomerata, which was a combination of songs for a new Abstakt Algebra CD and some new material. For information on the plant Cocksfoot, please refer to Dactylis glomerata. A couple of years later the Black Sabbath-inspired album From the 13th Sun was released. Black Sabbath are an From the 13th Sun is an album by Candlemass released in 1999 Track listing Droid – 435 Tot – 601 Elephant

In 2002, the members of the classic Candlemass line-up decided to reform. They performed some well-received live shows and released another live album. Other albums released by the reformed band were remastered versions of Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, Nightfall, Ancient Dreams and Tales of Creation. Remaster (and its derivations frequently found in the phrases digitally remastered or digital remastering) is a word marketed mostly in the digital audio age although A DVD called Documents of Doom has been released as well. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is Documents of Doom is a Dvd release by Candlemass. It contains their historic Live at Fryshuset performance in 1990 as well as a bonus DVD of The band was working on a new album, with some new songs recorded, and searching for a record label, but differences arose again,[4] resulting in Candlemass disbanding again. In the meantime, Leif Edling started a new project, Krux, with former Abstrakt Algebra singer Mats Leven and two members of Entombed. Krux is a Swedish Doom metal band created by Leif Edling after Candlemass fell apart for the second time precedding their reunion tour Entombed is a Swedish death metal band which formed in 1987 under the name of Nihilist.

In November 2004, the band announced that they have re-united for the second time. They have recorded a new album, named simply Candlemass, with the classic line-up. It was released in May 2005. This CD was named in the top 20 of 2005. They won a Swedish Grammy in 2005.

In 2006 the band announced that a new album was in preparation, to be released sometime in 2007. After much uncertainty regarding Messiah's participation, in October 2006 it was settled that Messiah was out for good. The band found a new vocalist in the person of Robert Lowe (Solitude Aeturnus)[5][6] who recorded the band's new album King of the Grey Islands, released on June 22, 2007. Robert Lowe is an American singer He was brought into the band Solitude Aeturnus by his friend Lyle Steadham in 1989 replacing Chris Gabehardt Solitude Aeturnus is an American Doom metal band that was started in spring 1987 as Solitude in Arlington Texas King of the Grey Islands is the ninth studio album by Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass released on June 22 2007 The new album is self-produced except for four songs produced by Andy Sneap. Andy Sneap (1969 is an English Record producer, Recording engineer, mixer guitarist and songwriter [7]

On March 31, 2007, Candlemass celebrated a slightly delayed twentieth anniversary. The most notable part of the celebration was original singer Johan Längqvist's first (and only) live appearance with the band. The event was recorded and later released as a DVD.

In March 2008, Mats "Mappe" Bjorkman has been sentenced to serve two years behind bars for grand theft. He has been convicted of stealing over 35,000 CDs and DVDs priced at around 3 million Sek (Around $500,000)[8][9].

Current line-up

Former members

Discography

Albums

Singles

Other releases

References

  1. ^ http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/cand.htm
  2. ^ http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/cand.htm
  3. ^ http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/cand.htm
  4. ^ http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/cand.htm
  5. ^ Blabbermouth.Net - Candlemass Taps Solitude Aeturnus Singer To Replace Messiah Marcolin
  6. ^ BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SOLITUDE AETURNUS Guitarist Comments On Singer Joining CANDLEMASS
  7. ^ "Candlemass: 'metal, doom and garlic'", Blabbermouth.net, 2006-10-18. Robert Lowe is an American singer He was brought into the band Solitude Aeturnus by his friend Lyle Steadham in 1989 replacing Chris Gabehardt The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Leif Edling (born 6 August 1963 is best known as the main songwriter and bass player of the Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass. The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells Johan Längqvist (born August 23, 1963 in Järfälla, Sweden) was the session vocalist for Swedish Doom metal A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells Thomas Vikström is a Swedish vocalist best known for working with Hard rock and Heavy metal bands including Doom metal legends Candlemass A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a Musical keyboard. Michael Amott (born July 28, 1970 in England, Britain; raised in Halmstad, Sweden) is a British/Swedish Guitarist The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Håkan Jan "Ian" Haugland (born August 13, 1964 in Nordreisa, Norway) is the Drummer in the Swedish Hard Mike Wead (real name Mikael Wikström is a Swedish guitarist who lives in Stockholm. Messiah Marcolin (born Bror Jan Alfredo Marcolin on December 10, 1967) also known as 'Eddie Marcolin' is a vocalist best known for his work in the Epicus Doomicus Metallicus was the debut album of the Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass, released June 10 1986 on Black Dragon Nightfall is the second Album by Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass released in 1987. Ancient Dreams is the third album of Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass and was released in 1988 and reissued in 2001 by Powerline Records Tales of Creation is the fourth album by Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass released in 1989 and reissued with bonus CD in 2001 Live is the first live album by Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass released in 1990 For information on the plant Cocksfoot, please refer to Dactylis glomerata. From the 13th Sun is an album by Candlemass released in 1999 Track listing Droid – 435 Tot – 601 Elephant Doomed for Live - Reunion 2002 is a live album by Candlemass. Candlemass is the eighth studio album by Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass released in 2005 King of the Grey Islands is the ninth studio album by Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass released on June 22 2007 An extended play ( EP) is a Vinyl record, CD, or Music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify As It Is As It Was is a compilation album by Candlemass. It consists of tracks from the first five albums a live album and a couple of EPs Documents of Doom is a Dvd release by Candlemass. It contains their historic Live at Fryshuset performance in 1990 as well as a bonus DVD of DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is A gramophone DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is An extended play ( EP) is a Vinyl record, CD, or Music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify blabbermouthnet is a Website dedicated to heavy metal and Hard rock news as well as Album and music DVD reviews Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Retrieved on 2006-10-19. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal.  
  8. ^ Realtid. se: Känd svensk gitarrist fick fängelse
  9. ^ Aftonbladet: Musiker dömd till fängelse

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