Candlemass (Album)

Candlemass
Candlemass
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Studio album by Candlemass
Released	May 2 2005
Recorded	November - December 2004 at Polar Studios in Stockholm, Sweden
Genre	Epic Doom Metal
Length	55:06
Label	Nuclear Blast Records
Producer	Candlemass, Pontus Norgren
Candlemass chronology

Candlemass (Also known as The White Album) is the eighth studio album by the Swedish Doom Metal band Candlemass. Recorded when the band would reunite in 2004, it would be the first and only album to feature vocalist Messiah Marcolin, whom previously appeared on 1989's Tales of Creation. Candlemass would be released circa May 2005 via Nuclear Blast Records to widespread critical acclaim, ultimately winning the Grammis award for "Best Hard Rock Album".^[1]

Background[]

Candlemass would initially reunite with it's classic lineup in 2002 for a string of marquee shows, following up with more performances throughout 2004. In September 2003 it would be announced that Candlemass had recorded a demo and were seeking a record deal.^[2] It would be revealed later on that Tony Martin (Black Sabbath) was considered for the vocal role at one point (With a demo of Martin performing "Witches" appearing on Doomology).^[3] Recording would begin on the album in November 2004 for a two week session at Polar Studios in Stockholm,^[4] with mixing taking place in January 2005.^[5] On 19 January it would be announced that Candlemass had signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records to release their eighth studio album.^[6]

Candlemass would see release on 2 May 2005 on CD and double LP, with some versions featuring a bonus track. A music video for "Black Dwarf" would see release a few days later.^[7] Candlemass would also notably chart in several countries, peaking at #96 on the German Albums Chart.^[8] and #7 on the Swedish charts.^[9] Candlemass would attain critical acclaim from numerous publications such as Blabbermouth (8.5/10),^[10] Chronicles of Chaos (8.5/10),^[11] Rock Hard Magazine (8.5/10)^[12] and Pop Matters (8/10)^[13] among others. Candlemass would be nominated for, and win, the Swedish Grammis award for "Best Hard Rock Album".^[14]

Following the release of the album and extensive touring,^[15] Candlemass would begin work on a new album by recording four songs with Andy Sneap.^[16] The new album would have a tentative release for October 2006, however on 28 April 2006 it would be announced that vocalist Messiah Marcolin would be out of the band,^[17] later revealed to be an acrimonious departure.^[18]^[19]^[20]^[21]^[22] Robert Lowe would ultimately take over the vocal role leading up to the release of the following album in 2007's King of The Grey Islands.

Tracklist[]

CANDLEMASS_-_Black_Dwarf_(OFFICIAL_MUSIC_VIDEO) — CANDLEMASS - Black Dwarf (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

All songs written by Leif Edling. All songs arranged by Candlemass.
Track 10 is a bonus exclusive to the digipak and vinyl editions.

1. Black Dwarf (5:43)
2. Seven Silver Keys (4:59)
3. Assassin of the Light (6:29)
4. Copernicus (7:17)
5. The Man Who Fell from the Sky (3:26)
6. Witches (6:22)
7. Born In A Tank (4:56)
8. Spellbreaker (7:02)
9. The Day and The Night (8:52)
10. Mars and Volcanoes (3:23)

Personnel[]

Messiah Marcolin - Vocals
Leif Edling - Bass
Mats Björkman - Rhythm Guitar
Lars Johansson - Lead Guitar
Jan Lindh - Drums
Carl Westholm - Keyboards
Uffe Larsson - Vocal Overdubs
Anders Ringman - Vocal Overdubs
Pontus Norgren - Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Niklas Flyckt - Mixing
Claes Persson - Mastering
Uffe Magnusson - Photography
Tomas Arfert - Artwork

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References[]

V·T·E Candlemass
Current Members	Leif Edling • Mats Björkman • Lars Johansson • Jan Lindh • Johan Längquist
Selected Past Members	Mats Ekström • Messiah Marcolin • Thomas Vikström • Michael Amott • Björn Flodkvist • Robert Lowe • Mats Levén • Per Wiberg
Studio Albums	Epicus Doomicus Metallicus • Nightfall • Ancient Dreams • Tales of Creation • Chapter VI • Dactylis Glomerata • From The 13th Sun • Candlemass • King of The Grey Islands • Death Magic Doom • Psalms For The Dead • The Door To Doom • Sweet Evil Sun
Live Albums	Candlemass - Live • Documents of Doom • Doomed For Live • The Curse of Candlemass: Live in Stockholm 2003 • 20 Year Anniversary Party • Ashes To Ashes • Live at the Marquee - Nov 26 1988 • Epicus Doomicus Metallicus - Live at Roadburn 2011 • Green Valley
Selected Other Releases	Sjunger Sigge Fürst • Wiz • Nimis • Lucifer Rising • Don't Fear The Reaper • Doomology • Candlemass Vs. Entombed • Behind The Wall of Doom • Death Thy Lover • House of Doom • The Pendulum
Associated Bands, Artists, Etc.	Nemesis • Solitude Aeturnus • Krux • Spiritual Beggars • The Doomsday Kingdom • Avatarium • Abstrakt Algebra • Therion • Momento Mori • Mercyful Fate • King Diamond • Carcass • Arch Enemy • The Black Heart of Candlemass • Songs of Torment, Songs of Joy

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