Candlemass
Candlemass · 2005
58 min · 10 tracks · epic doom metal
Epic doom metal riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a dark and atmospheric soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- dark atmospheric soundscape exploration
- climactic moments of intensity
- immersive journey through shadows
- haunting melodies for introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat and fast music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revived interest in the band and genre after a long hiatus, showcasing their continued vitality.
- Themes
- dark mysticism· heavy metal resurrection
- Career context
- Released on May 3, 2005, 'Candlemass' marked the band's return after a seven-year hiatus since 'Doomsday Kingdom' in 1998. This self-titled album showcased an artistic revival with new vocalist Messiah Marcolin, re-establishing Candlemass's presence in the metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Solitude Aeturnus· My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost
- If this clicks, go next to
- King of the Grey Islands — Continues the epic doom sound with fresh elements and strong melodies.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Angel and the Dark River by My Dying Bride — Shares similar dark atmospheres with haunting melodies and themes of despair and melancholy.Draconian Times by Paradise Lost — Combines epic doom riffs with lyrical explorations of darkness and emotional depth in a melodic context.Ghosts of Loss by Swallow the Sun — Presents a blend of doom metal with atmospheric soundscapes and themes of loss and haunting beauty.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Black Dwarf".
- 1 Black Dwarf Start here 5:43
- 2 Seven Silver Keys 4:59
- 3 Assassin of the Light 6:29
- 4 Copernicus 7:17
- 5 The Man Who Fell From the Sky 3:26
- 6 Witches 6:22
- 7 Born in a Tank 4:56
- 8 Spellbreaker 7:02
- 9 The Day and the Night 8:52
- 10 Mars and Volcanos 3:23
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Candlemass's catalog. Revived interest in the band and genre after a long hiatus, showcasing their continued vitality.
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