Candlemass supported King Diamond on their Abigail tour back in 87. Both bands were and still are good friends and we saw the Gothenburg, the Stockholm and the Copenhagen shows. At that time it was the ultimate bill. Abigail and Nightfall on the same stage, WOW🤘🏼🤘🏼
Interesting. I wonder if that's part of how Mike Wead got introduced to King Diamond via that tour, since he filled in for Lars in 1987 when he broke his arm or something (also he wrote that song Black Candles on Nightfall).
Top three Candlemass albums for me are: 1. Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 2. Nightfall 3. Ancient Dreams All the rest are great as well but hard to rank and I don’t listen to them all that often except the three mentioned. Cheers and thanks for ranking Candlemass!
This episode is much appreciated as I've just started to get into Candlemass in the last 2 years and I do find their catalog pretty confusing, especially with the lead singer changes. But I will go now and burn Nightfall into my skull today!
From the 13th Sun is one of my favourite albums by Candlemass. It’s almost hypnotic. The SoT guys might not like it but it gets a big thumbs up from me.
Leif Edling said at the time of Chapter VI that he was going for a Tony Martin era Sabbath feel. I always loved Chapter VI and Thomas Vikstrom's vocals
Tony Martin almost joined the band right before the reunion. If you watch The Candlemass 20th anniversary dvd he joins them on stage for a version of witches.
Listening to Solitude Aeturnus now, thanks to this episode! Thought I would compile a list of Doom albums since 2001 to listen to in the weeks to come. Anyone see any major ones that I missed? Downfall - Solitude Aeturnus 2001 Monument - Grand Magus 2003 Candlemass s/t 2005 Wolf's Return - Grand Magus 2005 Alone - Solitude Aeturnus 2006 King of the Grey Islands - Candlemass 2007 Iron Will - Grand Magus 2008 Death Magic Doom - Candlemass 2009 Last Rites - Pentagram 2011 Melana Chasmata - Triptykon 2014 Heartless - Pallbearer 2017 Door to Doom - Candlemass 2019 Wolf God - Grand Magus 2019 Forgotten Days - Pallbearer 2020
I did their first gig ever as the promotor. It was Candlemass, Scandinavian Dynamite who had Tomas Wikström on vocals and our band Zaragon. Btw Mats Levén sang on the first Abstrakt Algebra record.
Yes - love Candlemass, especially the early Messiah Marcolin period. Can't disagree with your number one pick at all, it's a doom metal classic and one of my all-time favorite metal albums. Great show as always!
Candlemass had 6 vocalists. Mats Leven sang on the Death Thy Lover Ep. and performed with them for 6 years, before he was replaced to bring back their original vocalist.
Candlemass is one of the more original and interesting Doom Metal bands. I love the subgenere don't get me wrong, but a lot of bands sometimes mindlessly drone along or keep taking inspiration from the same three Sabbath songs. These guys combined the best of both power and doom metal styles (my personal favorites) to create something truly unique, and Leif Edling is a true Sabbath fan that loves ALL eras, and it shows in the epic and melodic approach he took with his band's music, especially on the vocal front.
Thomas Vikström is in Therion now since 2009. You guys mentioned Tony Martin well he tried out for Candlemass in 2004 for the white album as well as Doogie White. Theres versions of them singing the song Witches you can find on youtube i believe. Mats Levén also was doing demos with them at this time.
Just got into this band a few days ago, those were the first three I checked out. I ordered all 3 off Amazon within hours. I've never found a band and bought CDs for them so quickly in my enitre life.
Nightfall all the way! IIRC it was Kerrang’s album of the year back in 87’. I recall lending someone a tape ( old school) who soon after had an appendicitis. He claimed my doom metal had cursed him...seriously...lol!
The Nightfall album was earthshaking when it was released. There had never been anything like it before, and it was contrasted by the the plethora of speed/thrash releases at the time. Incredible riffs, haunting atmosphere, Messiah's vocals, arrangements, everything combined, makes it incredible, and timeless. Epicus is #2 for me. still stands today as a landmark release. Then I would go with Tales, and Ancient Dreams. You really cant compare the rest of their catalog to those first 4 releases. It's a mixed bag after that. I actually like the more esoteric, late 90's material quite alot, Dactylis & 13th sun , as I feel it was a more genuine expression of where their heads were at at that time, and not a contrived attempt to be " The classic Candlemass"
Leif Edling is responsible for so much great music it's crazy. Candlemass, Abstrakt Algebra, Krux, Avatarium... really great albums released with each of those bands
First time I came across them I will never forget. It was obviously Solitude, the most depressing, crushing, haunting song I've ever heard. I know Längqvist liked singing pop better than doom but damn, that's a hell of a voice.
I don't understand why I haven't heard about this Band for a while, This Band is awesome! 12 - Dactylis Glomerata 11 - From the 13th Sun 10 - Death Magic Doom 9 - King of the Grey Islands 8 - Psalms of the Dead 7 - The Door to Doom 6 - Chapter VI 5 - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 4 - Tales of Creation 3 - Ancient Dreams 2 - Nightfall 1 - Candlemass 2005 The Self Titled Album really got me into the Band.
Tomas is in Therion now. He came to Candlemass from an AOR band Talk of the Town. He did some albums with Stormwind, Covered Call. But his mane band is Therion and has been for many years
Been a fan of Candlemass for a long time but my favorite album of theirs didn't come until "King of the Grey Islands" in 2007, with Robert Lowe from Solitude Aeturnus on vocals. Here's how I rank the rest of their catalogue. Ancient Dreams. Nightfall. Epicus Doomus Metallicus. Death Magic Doom. Tales of Creation. Chapter VI. From the 13th Sun. Psalms for the Dead. S/T. The Door to Doom. Dactylis Glomerata.
I need to check them out more. My old best friend Jonathan from high school loved them and I just never got around to diving into their catalogue. He always listened to them on his Discman back in the day and wore the band shirts. Hell, he even kind of looked like that big guy singer, Messiah. Big dude. Frizzy afro and all. lol
I've only heard Epicus Doomicus Metallicus and nobody here says that that's the best album and I love that album. I can't wait to listen to the others!
Appreciated this ranking, good job! I see that the comments here below give you hints about the singers over the years so I'll not add my comments about them. Just want to say that I've seen Candlemass live a number of times and I appreciate it every time, so good entertainment and music. Also enjoyed there web-streaming they performed live during the Corona-lockdown, it was a real treat. If you haven't seen them live you have to grab the next opportunity.
Tony Martin actually did demos with them. There’s a demo of “Witches” out there someplace. May be on TH-cam. Rob Lowe now sings for the classic US metal band Tyrant.
Tony Martin is just a fantastic singer. I’ll say right now that Tony Martin era Sabbath albums are excellent (even Forbidden has it’s moments). I’m tired of those Sabbath fans that say the band ceased to exist after Never Say Die. Ozzy is not Black Sabbath. Tony Iommi is.
@@travisperrotta7330 Headless Cross is my favorite Black Sabbath album! I just wish they would release it again, a remastered version would be awesome,
Checked out this band because of a HVS episode where you guys were talking about bands you overlooked. Saw them on a youtube channel with a lot of metal and checked them out...ordered 3 of their CDs within a day. I foresee myself buying all their catalog very quickly. Thanks Nick Franco!
I only have Nightfall which I love. Thanks for the great insight from you both now I have many more albums to explore. Another winning Sunday Brunch with Rich. Keep them coming.!!!
All their albums from that early period are excellent and worth owning. Their 1990 Live album is one of the great unsung masterpieces in live album history. It sounds great, has an excellent variety of material and the band perform with incredible energy. I wish I could have seen them live in that original "classic line up" era.
Great lists, I just started listening to Candlemass a couple months ago! The middle part of their discography definitely gets weird, haha. I really enjoy all of the albums, but the debut is still my favourite. 🤘
My list without any explanations: 12) From the 13th Sun 11) Tales of Creation 10) King of the Grey Islands 9) Psalms for the Dead 8) Chapter VI 7) Ancient Dreams 6) The Door to Doom 5) Death Magic Doom 4) Dactylis Glomerata 3) Candlemass 2) Nightfall 1) Epicus Doomicus Metallicus Thanks for the list, duders! Stay safe! Overnight here in Minnesota we were supposed get freezing rain followed by up to 8 inches of snow. We got NOTHING. It's actually 35 today. I went for a long walk in the woods.
You guys nailed it. I love candlemass . I just picked up the album ancient dreams at random. Glad I did . I'm a fan of the Messiah. I like the nemesis album a ton too . Good job men .
My favorite doom metal band! Here's my ranking: 13) Dactylis Glomerata 12) From the 13th Sun 11) Chapter VI 10) Psalms for the Dead 9) Candlemass 8) Death Magic Doom 7) Sweet Evil Sun 6) The Door to Doom 5) King of the Grey Islands 4) Tales of Creation 3) Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 2) Nightfall 1) Ancient Dreams Can't go wrong with these epic doom legends!
The real, the most majestic epics and darkest were those with the evocative voice of MESSIAH.... Nightfall and Tales Of Creation will remain their masterpieces forever.....
1) Epicus, Doomicus, Metallicus 2) Nightfall 3) Ancient Dreams 4) Tales of Creation 5) Candlemass 6) King of the Grey Islands 7) The Door to Doom 8) Death Magic Doom 9) Psalms for the Dead 10) Chapter VI 11) From the 13th Sun 12) Dactylis Glomerata
I'm really shocked that Pete hasn't heard of Thomas Vikstrom since Candlemass. He's been performing with Therion(symphonic metal band) since 2007, and in 2009 became a permanent member. Mats Leven, Snowy Shaw, and Messiah have all performed with Therion. I figured Therion would be right up Pete's alley if he likes Nightwish. I'm not big on Nightwish, but I love Therion.
@@seaoftranquilityprog Well he joined late and they really haven't been prolific in the last decade. The first album he recorded with them was Sitra Ahar 2010, and since then they did the whole rock opera and the new album that just came out in January and that's it. He's on their new album which is getting good reviews. I just haven't picked it up yet.
Only got into this band in the past year, great riffs & Doom-y stuff. I don't mind the variety in the vocals either. For Doom, although they have fewer albums, I prefer Trouble... 1. Nightfall 1987 2. Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 1986 3. Ancient Dreams 1988 4. Tales of Creation 1989 5. The Door to Doom 2019 6. Candlemass 2005 7. King of the Grey Islands 2007 8. Death Magic Doom 2009 9. Chapter VI 1992 10. Psalms of the Dead 2012 11. Dactylis Glomerata 1998 12. From the 13th Sun 1999
Pete hope when you mention animal attacks den i saw in 1976 movie Grizzly (arms flying through the air) is was 11 years old and in a double feature it was the scariest movie i saw but when i was and adult 20 years late it was different keep up the great work on the channel
12) 13th Sun 11) Chapter VI 10) Death Magic Doom 9) Dactylis Glomerata 8) Psalms for the Dead 7) King of the Grey Islands 6) Door to Doom 5) Ancient Dreams 4) Candlemass 3) Tales of Creation 2) Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 1) Nightfall
@@lucasbeer353 and yet I have the 2nd, third, and fourth albums all at the top of my list, which were all recorded shortly after that debut, which disqualifies your statement.
Fun Fact: Johan Langquist, the Singer on Epicus and The Door to Doom, was almost Considered to Comeback to Sing on the Chapter VI album. He did Four demos of the songs for that album and You can find them on Candlemass' Doomology Box set. But Ultimately, Leif went with Thomas Vikstrom. A shame, because Johan Singing on those Demos are Unlike anything I've ever heard from him and he would've been back in the band Much Earlier; but on the other hand, it's cool that we got another great singer within the Discography of this band.
Of all the albums that they need to remaster, it is Ancient Dreams......My top three are: # 3 Epicus Doomicus Metalicus # 2 Death, Magic, Doom & # 1 Tales of Creation !!! Such an awesome concept album & also my intro to the band....Bought it in 1991 & was blown away!
I saw them life with Rob Lowe at the same Metal Way festival in Zaragoza (Spain) as Rich and had my copy of "Nightfall" signed by all the band... Amazing show which they ended with a blistering cover of Rainbow's "Kill the King". They fired Lowe because he couldn't remember the lyrics of the classic songs... 😂 Anyway, great singer but I think Mats Leven fitted better in the band. Here's my top. 1 Nightfall 2 Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 3 Ancient Dreams 4 Tales of Creation 5 Candlemass 6 Chapter VI 7 The Door to Doom 8 King of the Grey Island 9 Psalms for the Dead 10 Death Magic Doom 11 Dactylis Glomerata 12 From the 13th Sun Thanks for the show and greetings from Spain.
This is a group I only followed for four albums: Epicus,Nightfall,Ancient Dreams,Tales of Creation. After that;I moved away from Doom Metal. Nightfall or Ancient Dreams....great by any genres' standard!
I love all Candlemass. Theres 3 i still don't own. If people love Robert Lowe's vocals then check out Tyrant's new album because he's on it. It's called Hereafter and its their 4th album. Came out last year. 12. Dactylis Glomerata (one of the albums i'm still missing. Theres a few good songs on here. Just different. Its basically Abstrakt Algebra's 2nd album) 11. From The 13th Sun (Another i don't own but i really like this one) 10. Psalms For The Dead (i'm pretty sure this is a good album i just haven't listened to it much and i don't have this album) 9. Chapter VI 8. Candlemass 7. The Door To Doom 6. Death Magic Doom 5. King Of The Grey Islands 4. Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 3. Nightfall 2. Ancient Dreams 1. Tales Of Creation (ABSOLUTELY CRUSHING!!! to me it's their peak )
Once again Rich and Pete congrats on a entertaining and informative show. I have no problem admitting that even though I am a fan of the genre I have never given this band the time of day. Checking out cuts you suggested has made me realize my mistake - more purchases (sigh) in my future .....
Have dug Candlemass since seeing them on an issue of the Hard N Heavy video magazine back in the late 80's. My top three favourite albums would be: 1) Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 2) From the 13th Sun (Sonically their rawest & heaviest album IMHO) 3) Nightfall
So many good Candlemass albums (and yes, do check out Solitude Aeturnus). Thomas Vikstrom went on to play in Therion. But all the Candlemass vocalists (sans Messiah) appeared on the 2007 live DVD that was really good. Their 20th anniversary party. Also had a few other cool guests like Tony Martin and Mikael Akerfeldt.
In the meantime, we've had about 21ºC in the shade in the afternoon here in north-east Spain recently. Love Scandinavian metal but guess that's the reason why I can't possibly understand what the snow, cold and frozen winds lyrics are about, hehe.
Candlemass, what a great band. "From the 13th Sun" is a hidden gem in their catalog, in my opinion. Maybe not the best album but definitely worth of listening. "Candlemass" from 2005 and "Tales of Creation" are my favorites. That 2005 album is a beast. I liked Rob Lowe-era, too. Candlemass sure has something for everyone in their sleeve!
12. Dactylis Glomerata 11. Psalms for the Dead 10. Chapter VI 9. King of the Grey Islands 8. The Door to Doom 7. From the 13th Sun 6. Ancient Dreams 5. Candlemass 4. Death Magic Doom 3. Nightfall 2. Tales of Creation 1. Epicus Doomicus Metallicus.
A bit messy and unprepared here guys, but that’s OK 😀 They had 5 singers on albums; Johan Längqvist, Messiah (Bror Jan Alfredo) Marcolin, Thomas Vikström, Björn Flodkvist and Robert Lowe. And as you said, Mats Levén sang on a few EPs and on tour. And by the way, the song on "Chapter VI" is called "Where the Runes Still Speak". Runes, not Ruins. Runes as in the runic alphabets 🙂 Aside from that, it’s really cool to hear you Americans talk about Scandinavian bands here. I’ve been a fan of Candlemass since the ‘80s, and I was lucky enough to see them live with Messiah.
1: Nightfall 2: Ancient Dreams 3: Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 4: Tales of creation 5: death magic doom 6: Psalms for the dead 7: Candalmass 8: the door to doom 9: king of grey islands 10: sweet evil sun 11: from the 13th sun 12: Chapter IV 13: Dactylis Glomerate 14: Abstrakt Algebra II
I am frankly shocked, and now under sedation, that they could spend an hour talking about Candlemass and NOT MENTION A SORCERER'S PLEDGE. From my cold hospital bed I pull the stiff sheets below my chin and croak that Epicus is their best, Messiah notwithstanding. Goodnight.
Great show Pete! Thanks! May I suggest a show where you guys visit and recommend on the doom genre exclusively? Like you have done with prof rock, fusion, hard rock, NWOBM, etc?
From The 13th Sun is one of the best albums released under Candlemass moniker. Yes it is different, almost a Sabbath tribute but the lyrics are their darkest EVER. The whole album is about death and suicide. Apparently Leif Edling was going through big depression at the time. The raw production works because of the vibe & lyrical matter.
top 10 songs 1. At the Gallows End 2. Bewitched 3. The Bleeding Baroness 4. Dark Reflections 5. Mirror Mirror 6. Black Dwarf 7. Dark Are the Veils of Death 8. Droid 9. Demon's Gate 10. Wizard of the Vortex
Thomas Vikström as you both said is a great vocalist. He recorded three albums with Brazen Abbot (with Glenn Hughes, Joe Lynn Turner and Göran Edman) which were very good, more in a melodic vein that, I think, suits him better. He also had a band in the early 90's called Rat Bat Blue (after the Purple's song I guess). It is funny you mentioned Tony Martin as a good singer for the band, before Messiah came back Tony was supposed to be the new singer for Candlemass. There's a song of Candlemass sung by Tony Martin on youtube if you look for it. Thanks for this show!
Awesome video!..I've been waiting for you to do a Candlemass ranking. Thanks for doing this..They are one of my favorite bands and I used to help write a zine for them and also helped write a book on them. Here's some interesting trivia: "Dactylis Glomerata" is a flower that Leif is allergic to. Thomas Vikstrom would be discovered by Leif when he heard him singing "Painkiller" in a club, Vikstrom would go on to sing with Therion and many other bands. Tony Martin was in the running to replace Messiah after he left after the self titled white album, you can hear his version of "Witches" on the Doomology box set. The studio they recorded Epicus in was owned by members of Heavy Load and was located in a Subway system. They toured the US for Tales of Creation and the next time would be years later for King of the Grey Islands, I was also at the BB Kings show in NY..:) Famous film/video director Jonas Akerlund (who did the Lords of Chaos movie) used to be the bands roadie and directed the first Candlemass video "Bewitched". Per Ohlin, original vocalist for Mayhem can be seen dancing in the video. Thanks again for the great video!
John Perez put Solitude Aeturnus to rest some years ago. He continues to make music for his psychedelic band, Liquid Sound Company (new album out later this year). Robert Lowe sang on Tyrant’s last album and is also doing vocals for Minnesota band Grief Collector (their debut ep came out in 2019) who are planning on releasing new material soon.
Thomas Vikström is now with Therion as of late, but after Candlemass, he went to a band called Stormwind, and he is also involved with other projects. I agree he is good and maybe underrated, I could be wrong about that part.
To each his own but I can't believe how many rank King of the Grey Islands near the bottom. Absolute killer songwriting and wall of sound production, not to mention Robert Lowe's vocal performance.
Candlemass supported King Diamond on their Abigail tour back in 87. Both bands were and still are good friends and we saw the Gothenburg, the Stockholm and the Copenhagen shows. At that time it was the ultimate bill. Abigail and Nightfall on the same stage, WOW🤘🏼🤘🏼
Interesting. I wonder if that's part of how Mike Wead got introduced to King Diamond via that tour, since he filled in for Lars in 1987 when he broke his arm or something (also he wrote that song Black Candles on Nightfall).
I saw TROUBLE open for Abigal tour.
Top three Candlemass albums for me are:
1. Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
2. Nightfall
3. Ancient Dreams
All the rest are great as well but hard to rank and I don’t listen to them all that often except the three mentioned.
Cheers and thanks for ranking Candlemass!
Nightfall is #1. Epic riffs!
This episode is much appreciated as I've just started to get into Candlemass in the last 2 years and I do find their catalog pretty confusing, especially with the lead singer changes. But I will go now and burn Nightfall into my skull today!
I’d start with Candlemass Live from 1990... by far their best effort
Best studio LP was Tales of Creation, from 1989, IMO
"Chapter VI" is underated as hell. Awesome album ! All their albums is good.
Chapter VI is great album with amazing vocals!
Definitely my favorite from them!
Great vocals on it!
From the 13th Sun is one of my favourite albums by Candlemass. It’s almost hypnotic. The SoT guys might not like it but it gets a big thumbs up from me.
I agree.
Robert Lowe currently sings for Tyrant and they came out with the album Hereafter last year. If you like his other work you should enjoy this too.
Leif Edling said at the time of Chapter VI that he was going for a Tony Martin era Sabbath feel. I always loved Chapter VI and Thomas Vikstrom's vocals
Imagine Chapter VI with Tony Martin on vocals!
Tony Martin almost joined the band right before the reunion. If you watch The Candlemass 20th anniversary dvd he joins them on stage for a version of witches.
Listening to Solitude Aeturnus now, thanks to this episode!
Thought I would compile a list of Doom albums since 2001 to listen to in the weeks to come. Anyone see any major ones that I missed?
Downfall - Solitude Aeturnus 2001
Monument - Grand Magus 2003
Candlemass s/t 2005
Wolf's Return - Grand Magus 2005
Alone - Solitude Aeturnus 2006
King of the Grey Islands - Candlemass 2007
Iron Will - Grand Magus 2008
Death Magic Doom - Candlemass 2009
Last Rites - Pentagram 2011
Melana Chasmata - Triptykon 2014
Heartless - Pallbearer 2017
Door to Doom - Candlemass 2019
Wolf God - Grand Magus 2019
Forgotten Days - Pallbearer 2020
I did their first gig ever as the promotor. It was Candlemass, Scandinavian Dynamite who had Tomas Wikström on vocals and our band Zaragon.
Btw Mats Levén sang on the first Abstrakt Algebra record.
Top 5:
#1 - "Nightfall" - (1987)
#2 - "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" - (1986)
#3 - "Ancient Dreams" - (1988)
#4 - "Tales of Creation" - (1989)
#5 - "Chapter IV" - (1992)
Messiah
Yes - love Candlemass, especially the early Messiah Marcolin period. Can't disagree with your number one pick at all, it's a doom metal classic and one of my all-time favorite metal albums. Great show as always!
Candlemass had 6 vocalists. Mats Leven sang on the Death Thy Lover Ep. and performed with them for 6 years, before he was replaced to bring back their original vocalist.
Candlemass is one of the more original and interesting Doom Metal bands. I love the subgenere don't get me wrong, but a lot of bands sometimes mindlessly drone along or keep taking inspiration from the same three Sabbath songs.
These guys combined the best of both power and doom metal styles (my personal favorites) to create something truly unique, and Leif Edling is a true Sabbath fan that loves ALL eras, and it shows in the epic and melodic approach he took with his band's music, especially on the vocal front.
Yes all other doom bands basically suck
Candlemass is one of the most criminally underrated bands out there. Absolutely killer albums. I really enjoyed the video!!!
I've seen Candlemass live 2 times, always with Messiah on vocals. Great singer and great stage presence! My favorites? Nightfall and Epicus.
Thomas Vikström is in Therion now since 2009. You guys mentioned Tony Martin well he tried out for Candlemass in 2004 for the white album as well as Doogie White. Theres versions of them singing the song Witches you can find on youtube i believe. Mats Levén also was doing demos with them at this time.
My top three Candlemass albums:
1. Ancient Dreams
2. Tales of Creation
3. Nightfall
Just got into this band a few days ago, those were the first three I checked out. I ordered all 3 off Amazon within hours. I've never found a band and bought CDs for them so quickly in my enitre life.
Just the beginning, so I don't know their rating... I was about to write down my top 3, but you already did!
Me Too, I replied to the wrong comment...
Nightfall all the way! IIRC it was Kerrang’s album of the year back in 87’. I recall lending someone a tape ( old school) who soon after had an appendicitis. He claimed my doom metal had cursed him...seriously...lol!
The Nightfall album was earthshaking when it was released. There had never been anything like it before, and it was contrasted by the the plethora of speed/thrash releases at the time. Incredible riffs, haunting atmosphere, Messiah's vocals, arrangements, everything combined, makes it incredible, and timeless. Epicus is #2 for me. still stands today as a landmark release. Then I would go with Tales, and Ancient Dreams.
You really cant compare the rest of their catalog to those first 4 releases.
It's a mixed bag after that. I actually like the more esoteric, late 90's material quite alot, Dactylis & 13th sun , as I feel it was a more genuine expression of where their heads were at at that time, and not a contrived attempt to be " The classic Candlemass"
Leif Edling is responsible for so much great music it's crazy. Candlemass, Abstrakt Algebra, Krux, Avatarium... really great albums released with each of those bands
He was also on the first two Jupiter Society albums.
Would love to see you do a ranking of Solitude Aeturnus. Such a great band that not enough people know about.
There first 2 are masterpieces
Never heard of them. Thanks for the comment I'm gonna have to check them out.
Top 5
1. Nightfall
2. Tales Of Creation
3. Ancient Dreams
4. Self titled album 2005
5. Death Magic Doom
Switch out Ancient Dreams for Death, Magic, Doom & Tales of Creation with Nightfall & we're almost spot on! Ha!
First time I came across them I will never forget. It was obviously Solitude, the most depressing, crushing, haunting song I've ever heard. I know Längqvist liked singing pop better than doom but damn, that's a hell of a voice.
Just started listening to these guys. Only have heard the first 4 albums and I like them so far.
That's all you need....listen to those again.
What a way to listen to them !
We gotta be thankful for Leif Edling saving Nick Franco's life in Sweden.
I don't understand why I haven't heard about this Band for a while, This Band is awesome!
12 - Dactylis Glomerata
11 - From the 13th Sun
10 - Death Magic Doom
9 - King of the Grey Islands
8 - Psalms of the Dead
7 - The Door to Doom
6 - Chapter VI
5 - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
4 - Tales of Creation
3 - Ancient Dreams
2 - Nightfall
1 - Candlemass 2005
The Self Titled Album really got me into the Band.
Tomas is in Therion now. He came to Candlemass from an AOR band Talk of the Town. He did some albums with Stormwind, Covered Call. But his mane band is Therion and has been for many years
Been a fan of Candlemass for a long time but my favorite album of theirs didn't come until "King of the Grey Islands" in 2007, with Robert Lowe from Solitude Aeturnus on vocals. Here's how I rank the rest of their catalogue.
Ancient Dreams.
Nightfall.
Epicus Doomus Metallicus.
Death Magic Doom.
Tales of Creation.
Chapter VI.
From the 13th Sun.
Psalms for the Dead.
S/T.
The Door to Doom.
Dactylis Glomerata.
I need to check them out more. My old best friend Jonathan from high school loved them and I just never got around to diving into their catalogue. He always listened to them on his Discman back in the day and wore the band shirts. Hell, he even kind of looked like that big guy singer, Messiah. Big dude. Frizzy afro and all. lol
Thomas Vikstrom joined Therion after Mats Leven left in 2007. He is still the lead singer of the band
I've only heard Epicus Doomicus Metallicus and nobody here says that that's the best album and I love that album. I can't wait to listen to the others!
Get started my friend start with nightfall
Yes, Epicus is their best. Such a massive groundbreaking debut. They have a lot of gems in the rest of their discography too.
Appreciated this ranking, good job! I see that the comments here below give you hints about the singers over the years so I'll not add my comments about them. Just want to say that I've seen Candlemass live a number of times and I appreciate it every time, so good entertainment and music. Also enjoyed there web-streaming they performed live during the Corona-lockdown, it was a real treat. If you haven't seen them live you have to grab the next opportunity.
Tony Martin actually did demos with them. There’s a demo of “Witches” out there someplace. May be on TH-cam.
Rob Lowe now sings for the classic US metal band Tyrant.
He also play with them live on their anniversary concert, which is available on DVD.
Tony Martin is just a fantastic singer. I’ll say right now that Tony Martin era Sabbath albums are excellent (even Forbidden has it’s moments). I’m tired of those Sabbath fans that say the band ceased to exist after Never Say Die. Ozzy is not Black Sabbath. Tony Iommi is.
@@travisperrotta7330 Headless Cross is my favorite Black Sabbath album! I just wish they would release it again, a remastered version would be awesome,
The artwork on albums 2 to 4 are very cool.
Candlemass did a tour with Solitude Aeturnus many years ago, by the way. And SA were huge fans, so yeah, it made total sense to get Rob in the band 🙂
I really like The Doomsday Kingdom album. One of Leif Edling side projects with vocalist from Wolf Niklas Stalvind. Killer.
Checked out this band because of a HVS episode where you guys were talking about bands you overlooked. Saw them on a youtube channel with a lot of metal and checked them out...ordered 3 of their CDs within a day. I foresee myself buying all their catalog very quickly. Thanks Nick Franco!
The one with Bewitched lol...just for that song alone. The guitar tone and riffs are haunting ...
Great Band! And yes Pete Solitude Aeturus is another great band!
Mappe the best rythmguitarist in the world is so important for the Candlemass sound.
I only have Nightfall which I love. Thanks for the great insight from you both now I have many more albums to explore. Another winning Sunday Brunch with Rich. Keep them coming.!!!
Thank you for watching
@@MetalAsylumNJ You’re welcome!!! Really appreciate your passion for Metal.
All their albums from that early period are excellent and worth owning. Their 1990 Live album is one of the great unsung masterpieces in live album history. It sounds great, has an excellent variety of material and the band perform with incredible energy. I wish I could have seen them live in that original "classic line up" era.
@UCBxr-gz8zpRDDishd_16vzQ Thanks for the recommendations. What is the name of the live album?
@@captainbeyond7469 It's just called "Live". Not very original, I know. Released in 1990. STRONGLY recommended.
Great lists, I just started listening to Candlemass a couple months ago! The middle part of their discography definitely gets weird, haha. I really enjoy all of the albums, but the debut is still my favourite. 🤘
Definitely one of my favorite bands, hands down. Pure magic.
My list without any explanations:
12) From the 13th Sun
11) Tales of Creation
10) King of the Grey Islands
9) Psalms for the Dead
8) Chapter VI
7) Ancient Dreams
6) The Door to Doom
5) Death Magic Doom
4) Dactylis Glomerata
3) Candlemass
2) Nightfall
1) Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Thanks for the list, duders! Stay safe! Overnight here in Minnesota we were supposed get freezing rain followed by up to 8 inches of snow. We got NOTHING. It's actually 35 today. I went for a long walk in the woods.
You guys nailed it. I love candlemass . I just picked up the album ancient dreams at random. Glad I did . I'm a fan of the Messiah. I like the nemesis album a ton too . Good job men .
My favorite doom metal band! Here's my ranking:
13) Dactylis Glomerata
12) From the 13th Sun
11) Chapter VI
10) Psalms for the Dead
9) Candlemass
8) Death Magic Doom
7) Sweet Evil Sun
6) The Door to Doom
5) King of the Grey Islands
4) Tales of Creation
3) Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
2) Nightfall
1) Ancient Dreams
Can't go wrong with these epic doom legends!
The real, the most majestic epics and darkest were those with the evocative voice of MESSIAH.... Nightfall and Tales Of Creation will remain their masterpieces forever.....
I agree. I still believe messiah is the only vocalist for them. Pity they couldn't work it out
Their first four albums are by far their best although the Robert Lowe albums are great as well!
1) Epicus, Doomicus, Metallicus
2) Nightfall
3) Ancient Dreams
4) Tales of Creation
5) Candlemass
6) King of the Grey Islands
7) The Door to Doom
8) Death Magic Doom
9) Psalms for the Dead
10) Chapter VI
11) From the 13th Sun
12) Dactylis Glomerata
I'm really shocked that Pete hasn't heard of Thomas Vikstrom since Candlemass. He's been performing with Therion(symphonic metal band) since 2007, and in 2009 became a permanent member. Mats Leven, Snowy Shaw, and Messiah have all performed with Therion. I figured Therion would be right up Pete's alley if he likes Nightwish. I'm not big on Nightwish, but I love Therion.
I have a few Therion albums, and seen them live, but for some reason just don't recall hearing of him singing for them. Oh well.
@@seaoftranquilityprog Well he joined late and they really haven't been prolific in the last decade. The first album he recorded with them was Sitra Ahar 2010, and since then they did the whole rock opera and the new album that just came out in January and that's it. He's on their new album which is getting good reviews. I just haven't picked it up yet.
@@seaoftranquilityprog What's interesting is that his daughter, Linnea Vikstrom, also performed with Therion at age 18 from 2011-2018
Check out the band "7 Days", Thomas Vickstrom is the vocalist for their 2 albums, epic metal with a splash of doom, good stuff!
"Epicus" was a statement. If they only released one record, that would be it.
Only got into this band in the past year, great riffs & Doom-y stuff. I don't mind the variety in the vocals either. For Doom, although they have fewer albums, I prefer Trouble...
1. Nightfall 1987
2. Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 1986
3. Ancient Dreams 1988
4. Tales of Creation 1989
5. The Door to Doom 2019
6. Candlemass 2005
7. King of the Grey Islands 2007
8. Death Magic Doom 2009
9. Chapter VI 1992
10. Psalms of the Dead 2012
11. Dactylis Glomerata 1998
12. From the 13th Sun 1999
Thanks guys, great show!!
Tony Martin sings on the Candlemass song "Witches" released on their compilation album "Doomology"
He also performs that song on their live DVD 20 Year Anniversary Party
Tony's version of "Wtiches" is interesting because he changes the melody line and phrasing up a bit from what would land up on the final album.
I like his rendition.
From the 13th Sun is one of my favorites actually.
idk what took me so long? Can't listen to everything, eh? But, I finally started down the Candlemass road and am IN! Glad you did a ranking vid!
Pete hope when you mention animal attacks den i saw in 1976 movie Grizzly (arms flying through the air) is was 11 years old and in a double feature it was the scariest movie i saw but when i was and adult 20 years late it was different keep up the great work on the channel
12) 13th Sun
11) Chapter VI
10) Death Magic Doom
9) Dactylis Glomerata
8) Psalms for the Dead
7) King of the Grey Islands
6) Door to Doom
5) Ancient Dreams
4) Candlemass
3) Tales of Creation
2) Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
1) Nightfall
The debut at number 7 Pete??? Seriously? lol. By far their masterpiece.
I totally dig it, but just like others a little more.
@@lucasbeer353 and yet I have the 2nd, third, and fourth albums all at the top of my list, which were all recorded shortly after that debut, which disqualifies your statement.
@@lucasbeer353 One word...MESSIAH!
Hello. Thomas Vikström sings with Therion since 2007. They're new album features Mats Leven on vocals also (he also was in the band in the past)
got and love all thire albums one of thos bands that so far dident do a bad one, the best doom metal band =)
1. Nightfall
2. Ancient Dreams
3. Tales Of Creation
4. Epicus, Doomicus, Metallicus
I absolutely love From the 13th Sun! That album is so damn doomy and Sabbathy
Fun Fact: Johan Langquist, the Singer on Epicus and The Door to Doom, was almost Considered to Comeback to Sing on the Chapter VI album. He did Four demos of the songs for that album and You can find them on Candlemass' Doomology Box set. But Ultimately, Leif went with Thomas Vikstrom. A shame, because Johan Singing on those Demos are Unlike anything I've ever heard from him and he would've been back in the band Much Earlier; but on the other hand, it's cool that we got another great singer within the Discography of this band.
Of all the albums that they need to remaster, it is Ancient Dreams......My top three are: # 3 Epicus Doomicus Metalicus # 2 Death, Magic, Doom & # 1 Tales of Creation !!! Such an awesome concept album & also my intro to the band....Bought it in 1991 & was blown away!
Yes! I love them so much. I was supposed to finally see them at Hell's Heroes last April, but it got canceled because of Covid
:(
I saw them life with Rob Lowe at the same Metal Way festival in Zaragoza (Spain) as Rich and had my copy of "Nightfall" signed by all the band... Amazing show which they ended with a blistering cover of Rainbow's "Kill the King". They fired Lowe because he couldn't remember the lyrics of the classic songs... 😂 Anyway, great singer but I think Mats Leven fitted better in the band. Here's my top.
1 Nightfall
2 Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
3 Ancient Dreams
4 Tales of Creation
5 Candlemass
6 Chapter VI
7 The Door to Doom
8 King of the Grey Island
9 Psalms for the Dead
10 Death Magic Doom
11 Dactylis Glomerata
12 From the 13th Sun
Thanks for the show and greetings from Spain.
This is a group I only followed for four albums: Epicus,Nightfall,Ancient Dreams,Tales of Creation. After that;I moved away from Doom Metal. Nightfall or Ancient Dreams....great by any genres' standard!
I love all Candlemass. Theres 3 i still don't own. If people love Robert Lowe's vocals then check out Tyrant's new album because he's on it. It's called Hereafter and its their 4th album. Came out last year.
12. Dactylis Glomerata (one of the albums i'm still missing. Theres a few good songs on here. Just different. Its basically Abstrakt Algebra's 2nd album)
11. From The 13th Sun (Another i don't own but i really like this one)
10. Psalms For The Dead (i'm pretty sure this is a good album i just haven't listened to it much and i don't have this album)
9. Chapter VI
8. Candlemass
7. The Door To Doom
6. Death Magic Doom
5. King Of The Grey Islands
4. Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
3. Nightfall
2. Ancient Dreams
1. Tales Of Creation (ABSOLUTELY CRUSHING!!! to me it's their peak )
Once again Rich and Pete congrats on a entertaining and informative show. I have no problem admitting that even though I am a fan of the genre I have never given this band the time of day. Checking out cuts you suggested has made me realize my mistake - more purchases (sigh) in my future .....
Thank you
@@MetalAsylumNJ Just watched your and Jack's interview with Ricky Warwick on your Metal Asylum FB page. Great interview. 👍
@@slaydesaid8741 thank you for watching
Great video! Still waiting on your ranking of Mayhem albums that was mentioned months ago.
Nice, played Nightfall yesterday. Great band ... Epicus is my fave
Solitude is glorious.
@@donaldcady3839 if memory serves me well: I saw them on DOA 1988.
Very knowledgeable show guys agree almost to a tee best channel ever pete rich is great too 👍
Thank you
Have dug Candlemass since seeing them on an issue of the Hard N Heavy video magazine back in the late 80's.
My top three favourite albums would be:
1) Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
2) From the 13th Sun (Sonically their rawest & heaviest album IMHO)
3) Nightfall
So many good Candlemass albums (and yes, do check out Solitude Aeturnus). Thomas Vikstrom went on to play in Therion. But all the Candlemass vocalists (sans Messiah) appeared on the 2007 live DVD that was really good. Their 20th anniversary party. Also had a few other cool guests like Tony Martin and Mikael Akerfeldt.
Underrated band.
Solitude Aeturnus is a must if you've heard Lowes vocals in candlemass.
when i hear candlemass i get a lot of the dio era rainbow and dio era sabbath i also hear european style power metal
We have the coldest winter in years in Sweden .In Stockholm it is -12 today
In the meantime, we've had about 21ºC in the shade in the afternoon here in north-east Spain recently. Love Scandinavian metal but guess that's the reason why I can't possibly understand what the snow, cold and frozen winds lyrics are about, hehe.
Candlemass, what a great band. "From the 13th Sun" is a hidden gem in their catalog, in my opinion. Maybe not the best album but definitely worth of listening. "Candlemass" from 2005 and "Tales of Creation" are my favorites. That 2005 album is a beast. I liked Rob Lowe-era, too. Candlemass sure has something for everyone in their sleeve!
I agree Niko! From the 13th Sun is a monster of an album, strangely overlooked, but one of their best in my opinion.
1. Nightfall
2. Tales of creation
3. Epicus doomicus
4. Ancient dreams
5. Dactylis...
12. Dactylis Glomerata
11. Psalms for the Dead
10. Chapter VI
9. King of the Grey Islands
8. The Door to Doom
7. From the 13th Sun
6. Ancient Dreams
5. Candlemass
4. Death Magic Doom
3. Nightfall
2. Tales of Creation
1. Epicus Doomicus Metallicus.
Was great to revisit this catalogue
A bit messy and unprepared here guys, but that’s OK 😀 They had 5 singers on albums; Johan Längqvist, Messiah (Bror Jan Alfredo) Marcolin, Thomas Vikström, Björn Flodkvist and Robert Lowe. And as you said, Mats Levén sang on a few EPs and on tour. And by the way, the song on "Chapter VI" is called "Where the Runes Still Speak". Runes, not Ruins. Runes as in the runic alphabets 🙂 Aside from that, it’s really cool to hear you Americans talk about Scandinavian bands here. I’ve been a fan of Candlemass since the ‘80s, and I was lucky enough to see them live with Messiah.
Yeah, like always, their videos would be a lot shorter without their unprepared unnessesary back and forth...
Great video. Looking to explore these guys. Btw, what's the acoustic track that you guys mentioned?
1: Nightfall
2: Ancient Dreams
3: Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
4: Tales of creation
5: death magic doom
6: Psalms for the dead
7: Candalmass
8: the door to doom
9: king of grey islands
10: sweet evil sun
11: from the 13th sun
12: Chapter IV
13: Dactylis Glomerate
14: Abstrakt Algebra II
I am frankly shocked, and now under sedation, that they could spend an hour talking about Candlemass and NOT MENTION A SORCERER'S PLEDGE. From my cold hospital bed I pull the stiff sheets below my chin and croak that Epicus is their best, Messiah notwithstanding. Goodnight.
My number 1 album by candelmass was The Day Of Retribution, Nemesis. Is what they were called before Candelmass.
Great show Pete! Thanks! May I suggest a show where you guys visit and recommend on the doom genre exclusively? Like you have done with prof rock, fusion, hard rock, NWOBM, etc?
From The 13th Sun is one of the best albums released under Candlemass moniker. Yes it is different, almost a Sabbath tribute but the lyrics are their darkest EVER. The whole album is about death and suicide. Apparently Leif Edling was going through big depression at the time. The raw production works because of the vibe & lyrical matter.
I love it too, one of my favorites from them.
top 10 songs
1. At the Gallows End
2. Bewitched
3. The Bleeding Baroness
4. Dark Reflections
5. Mirror Mirror
6. Black Dwarf
7. Dark Are the Veils of Death
8. Droid
9. Demon's Gate
10. Wizard of the Vortex
Great ranking! Also checkout Krux if you like Candlemass and Solitude Aeturnus they go hand in hand
Thomas Vikström as you both said is a great vocalist. He recorded three albums with Brazen Abbot (with Glenn Hughes, Joe Lynn Turner and Göran Edman) which were very good, more in a melodic vein that, I think, suits him better. He also had a band in the early 90's called Rat Bat Blue (after the Purple's song I guess). It is funny you mentioned Tony Martin as a good singer for the band, before Messiah came back Tony was supposed to be the new singer for Candlemass. There's a song of Candlemass sung by Tony Martin on youtube if you look for it. Thanks for this show!
Awesome video!..I've been waiting for you to do a Candlemass ranking. Thanks for doing this..They are one of my favorite bands and I used to help write a zine for them and also helped write a book on them. Here's some interesting trivia:
"Dactylis Glomerata" is a flower that Leif is allergic to.
Thomas Vikstrom would be discovered by Leif when he heard him singing "Painkiller" in a club, Vikstrom would go on to sing with Therion and many other bands.
Tony Martin was in the running to replace Messiah after he left after the self titled white album, you can hear his version of "Witches" on the Doomology box set.
The studio they recorded Epicus in was owned by members of Heavy Load and was located in a Subway system.
They toured the US for Tales of Creation and the next time would be years later for King of the Grey Islands, I was also at the BB Kings show in NY..:)
Famous film/video director Jonas Akerlund (who did the Lords of Chaos movie) used to be the bands roadie and directed the first Candlemass video "Bewitched". Per Ohlin, original vocalist for Mayhem can be seen dancing in the video.
Thanks again for the great video!
John Perez put Solitude Aeturnus to rest some years ago. He continues to make music for his psychedelic band, Liquid Sound Company (new album out later this year). Robert Lowe sang on Tyrant’s last album and is also doing vocals for Minnesota band Grief Collector (their debut ep came out in 2019) who are planning on releasing new material soon.
My favorite album by them is their first one
Candlemass is right at the top when it comes to doom metal bands
I really like those late 90's albums, but I definitely have to be in the mood for them... Love Chapter VI as well, wish it wasn't a one-off lineup
Thomas Vikström is now with Therion as of late, but after Candlemass, he went to a band called Stormwind, and he is also involved with other projects. I agree he is good and maybe underrated, I could be wrong about that part.
To each his own but I can't believe how many rank King of the Grey Islands near the bottom. Absolute killer songwriting and wall of sound production, not to mention Robert Lowe's vocal performance.