"Solitude" is one of Candlemass' most iconic tracks, and it aptly captures the essence of what doom metal stands for. Hailing from their 1986 debut album "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus," "Solitude" is a masterclass in the slow, weighty, and atmospheric style that Candlemass helped pioneer. The song starts with a haunting guitar riff, setting the tone for what's to come. This intro alone has often been praised for its ability to immediately encapsulate the listener in an atmosphere of despair. Lyrically, "Solitude" dives deep into themes… read more
"Solitude" is one of Candlemass' most iconic tracks, and it aptly captures the essence of what doom metal stands for. Hailing from the… read more
"Solitude" is one of Candlemass' most iconic tracks, and it aptly captures the essence of what doom metal stands for. Hailing from their 1986 debut album "Epicus Doom… read more
Candlemass is a Swedish epic doom metal band established in Stockholm in 1984 by bassist, songwriter and bandleader Leif Edling and drummer Matz Ekström. The band had a defining influence on doom metal, and the genre itself is named after their debut album Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Along with Pentagram, Saint Vitus and Trouble, Candlemass has been referred to as one of the "big four of doom metal". After releasing five full-length albums and touring extensively throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Candlemass disbanded in 1994, but reunited three years later. After break… read more
Candlemass is a Swedish epic doom metal band established in Stockholm in 1984 by bassist, songwriter and bandleader Leif Edling and drummer Matz Ekström. The band had a defining influence o… read more
Candlemass is a Swedish epic doom metal band established in Stockholm in 1984 by bassist, songwriter and bandleader Leif Edling and drummer Matz Ekström. The band had a defining influence on doom metal, and the genre itself is named af… read more