The albums that define
epic doom metal.
Our picks for where to start with epic doom metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top epic doom metal artists
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The epic doom metal essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Candlemass
Candlemass
Epic doom metal riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a dark and atmospheric soundscape.
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Candlemass
Death Magic Doom
A dark tapestry of heavy riffs and haunting melodies, embodying the essence of epic doom metal.
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Candlemass
Tales of Creation
Majestic riffs and haunting melodies intertwine, forging a darkly epic soundscape that defines doom metal's grandeur.
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Candlemass
Chapter VI
Heavy riffs and haunting melodies intertwine, creating a dark, immersive world of epic doom metal.
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Candlemass
From the 13th Sun
Heavy, atmospheric riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a profound sense of doom and introspection.
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Candlemass
Ancient Dreams
A haunting blend of heavy riffs and melodic vocals that evokes the grandeur of epic tales and dark mythology.
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Candlemass
King of the Grey Islands
Epic doom metal intertwines haunting melodies and thunderous riffs, evoking an atmosphere of dark fantasy and despair.
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Candlemass
Sweet Evil Sun
A haunting blend of epic doom and melancholic melodies that envelops listeners in a dark, atmospheric experience.
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Candlemass
Psalms for the Dead
Epic doom metal melodies intertwine with themes of mortality and darkness, creating an atmospheric soundscape.
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Candlemass
Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
A thunderous blend of heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and melancholic themes that define epic doom metal.
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Candlemass
The Door to Doom
A thunderous blend of crushing riffs and haunting melodies that evoke a sense of dark grandeur.
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Candlemass
Doomed for Live – Reunion 2002
A thunderous live testament to epic doom metal's haunting melodies and powerful riffs.
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Candlemass
Doomology
A haunting blend of heavy riffs and melancholic melodies, steeped in doom metal tradition and lyrical darkness.
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Candlemass
Lucifer Rising
A thunderous blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that embody the essence of epic doom metal.
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Candlemass
Dactylis Glomerata
A haunting blend of heavy riffs and melancholic melodies that defines epic doom metal's emotional depth.
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Candlemass
Nightfall
Epic doom metal enveloped in melancholic melodies and thunderous riffs, with haunting vocals that evoke a sense of foreboding.
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Solitude Aeturnus
Adagio
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Solitude Aeturnus
Into the Depths of Sorrow
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Solitude Aeturnus
Through the Darkest Hour
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Solitude Aeturnus
Beyond the Crimson Horizon
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Solitude Aeturnus
Downfall
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Memento Mori
Rhymes of Lunacy
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Doomsword
My Name Will Live On
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Doomsword
Doomsword
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