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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.

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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