Epicus Doomicus Metallicus cover

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.

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

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