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Candlemass

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Swedish doom metal band formed by bassist and primary songwriter Leif Edling in 1984; widely credited as pioneers of epic doom.

Leif Edling is the band's main songwriter and bassist. Messiah Marcolin is the theatrical singer most associated with their classic era; later vocalists mentioned in reviews include Robert Lowe and Mats Levén. Key early albums (Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, Nightfall, Ancient Dreams, Tales Of Creation) are repeatedly cited as milestones.

DeBaser's reviews present Candlemass as one of epic doom's defining bands, praising landmark albums like Nightfall and Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Reviews highlight Leif Edling's songwriting, the theatricality of Messiah Marcolin, and later-era singers. Overall reception across the reviews is positive with occasional criticisms of later releases.

For:Fans of doom and epic metal, readers of album reviews, listeners seeking slow, atmospheric heavy music

 an absolute masterpiece of doom metal.

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 To hatred, bitterness, suffering, discouragements, and hangovers: without you, making this record would not have been possible.

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 More than vocalists like Messiah Marcolin and Robert Lowe, Candlemass are the emanation of the musical genius of Leif Edling

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 Masters who know perfectly well what they are doing and what they want to achieve.

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