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Doomology

Candlemass · 2010

302 min · 49 tracks · epic doom metal

Epic doom metal melodies intertwine with haunting vocals and crushing riffs to evoke a dark, atmospheric journey.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Crystal Ball Start here — This track opens the album with a powerful combination of heavy riffs and melodic elements, setting the tone for the epic journey that follows.
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    Under the Oak — A fan favorite, this song showcases the band's signature blend of melancholy and heaviness, encapsulating the emotional depth of their music.
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    A Sorcerer’s Pledge — This lengthy track exemplifies the band's ability to craft immersive narratives through music, featuring intricate arrangements and Längqvist's commanding vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • melancholic melodies for introspective moments
  • long sessions of immersive listening
  • haunting riffs for late-night solitude
  • wave-like pacing with dramatic contrasts

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quick, upbeat tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return with original vocalist, reaffirming their influence in doom metal.
Themes
dark fantasy landscapes· mythical storytelling
Career context
Released in 2010, Doomology marked a significant moment as Candlemass returned with their first studio album featuring original vocalist Johan Längqvist since 1986. This release came after a decade of lineup changes and experimentation, establishing a renewed focus on their classic sound.
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro 2:14
  • 2 Crystal Ball Start here 5:00
  • 3 Under the Oak 6:52
  • 4 Bewitched 6:19
  • 5 Demon’s Gate 9:26
  • 6 The Well of Souls 7:28
  • 7 A Sorcerer’s Pledge 10:54
  • 8 Solitude 6:46

Disc 2

  • 1 Mirror Mirror 5:38
  • 2 Bewitched 4:22
  • 3 Solitude 6:09
  • 4 The Bells of Acheron 5:33
  • 5 At the Gallows End 5:52
  • 6 Demon’s Gate 8:50
  • 7 Bearer of Pain 6:50
  • 8 Samarithan 5:44
  • 9 A Cry From the Crypt 6:20
  • 10 Dark Are the Veils of Death 4:17
  • 11 The Well of Souls 7:40
  • 12 A Sorcerer’s Pledge 10:30

Disc 3

  • 1 Black Dwarf 5:55
  • 2 Spellbreaker 7:21
  • 3 Seven Silver Keys 4:49
  • 4 Assassin of the Light 6:21
  • 5 Copernicus 7:13
  • 6 Witches 6:34
  • 7 Born in a Tank 5:28
  • 8 Black Dwarf 5:46
  • 9 Spellbreaker 7:05
  • 10 Witches 5:20
  • 11 Witches 5:45

Disc 4

  • 1 Emperor of the Void 4:19
  • 2 Devil Seed 5:43
  • 3 Of Stars and Smoke 6:14
  • 4 Demonia 6 6:17
  • 5 Destroyer 6:12
  • 6 Man of Shadows 6:18
  • 7 Embracing the Styx 11:46
  • 8 Edgar Grey 7:13

Disc 5

  • 1 Ebony Throne 4:21
  • 2 The Dying Illusion 5:25
  • 3 Temple of the Dead 7:11
  • 4 The End of Pain 4:19
  • 5 Black Dwarf 5:40
  • 6 At the Gallows End 5:24
  • 7 Solitude 6:01
  • 8 Lucifer Dance 3:33
  • 9 Handklover Ouh Klarinett 2:54
  • 10 Vört Sistz Rushed 2:59

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