Nightfall
Candlemass · 1987
46 min · 10 tracks · epic doom metal
Epic doom metal enveloped in melancholic melodies and thunderous riffs, with haunting vocals that evoke a sense of foreboding.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for introspection
- dynamic progression with emotional peaks
- epic soundscapes for late nights
- cathartic release through heavy riffs
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, 'Nightfall' was Candlemass's second album, following their influential debut 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus'. This record solidified their position as pioneers of the epic doom metal genre, showcasing a refined sound and lyrical depth that built on their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Solitude Aeturnus· My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gothic Stone 4:31
- 2 The Well of Souls 3:45
- 3 Codex Gigas 2:20
- 4 At the Gallows End 5:48
- 5 Samarithan 5:29
- 6 Marche Funebre 2:22
- 7 Dark Are the Veils of Death 7:08
- 8 Mourners Lament 6:10
- 9 Bewitched 6:38
- 10 Black Candles 2:18
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