Released 40 years ago
Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Candlemass · 1986
42 min · 6 tracks · epic doom metal
A thunderous blend of heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and melancholic themes that define epic doom metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for deep focus
- melancholic themes for introspection
- epic soundscapes for immersive experience
- cathartic moments of release
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1986, 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' was Candlemass's debut album, establishing them as pioneers of the doom metal genre. At this point, the band was a fresh entity within the Swedish metal scene, looking to carve a niche distinct from their peers through their unique sound and grand lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Solitude Aeturnus· My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Solitude 5:34
- 2 Demons Gate 9:10
- 3 Crystal Ball 5:21
- 4 Black Stone Wielder 7:34
- 5 Under the Oak 6:52
- 6 A Sorcerer’s Pledge 8:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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