The best Candlemass albums
18 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
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Candlemass
2005
A thunderous blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that embodies the epic doom metal spirit.
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Doomed for Live – Reunion 2002
2003
A thunderous live performance that captures the epic weight and theatricality of doom metal in its rawest form.
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3
Nightfall
1987
Gloomy riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a sweeping soundscape that defines epic doom metal's atmospheric depths.
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Dactylis Glomerata
1998
Haunting melodies intertwine with crushing riffs, creating an atmospheric journey through despair and introspection.
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Death Magic Doom
2009
Epic riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a dark atmosphere that embodies the essence of doom metal.
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Psalms for the Dead
2012
An atmospheric blend of melodic doom and heavy riffs, steeped in themes of mortality and darkness.
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Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
1986
Epic and melancholic, this album intertwines haunting melodies with heavy, slow riffs that define the epic doom metal genre.
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Tales of Creation
1989
A blend of orchestral grandeur and crushing riffs that define the epic doom metal soundscape.
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The Door to Doom
2019
Epic riffs and haunting melodies intertwine with dark lyrical themes, creating a rich tapestry of doom metal grandeur.
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10
Lucifer Rising
2008
A dark, atmospheric journey through epic doom metal, blending haunting melodies with crushing riffs and lyrical themes of despair.
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Doomology
2010
Epic doom metal melodies intertwine with haunting vocals and crushing riffs to evoke a dark, atmospheric journey.
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12
Chapter VI
1992
Heavy, melancholic riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a relentless atmosphere of despair and introspection.
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Ancient Dreams
1988
Epic doom metal combines with haunting melodies and powerful, melancholic vocals to create a dense atmosphere of despair and reflection.
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King of the Grey Islands
2007
Heavy, brooding riffs intertwine with haunting melodies and operatic vocals, creating an immersive journey through epic doom metal.
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Sweet Evil Sun
2022
A thunderous blend of monolithic riffs and haunting melodies that evokes an epic battle against darkness.
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From the 13th Sun
1999
A dark and atmospheric blend of heavy riffs, haunting melodies, and intricate arrangements that define epic doom metal's immersive experience.
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Live
1990
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As It Is, as It Was
1994