Johan Langquist - just wow! He was only 23 when "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" was recorded and now he's 55 and after all this years of almost silence he still sings like god of doom! Glad he's back and waiting for the new album! Greets from Ukraine!
... for a long time I have not heard such a rich musical-dramatic palette in the voice of the vocalists! ..Johan Langqvist is simply amazing with his skill! Bravo Maestro!
I loved Johan's era. but I have much love for messiah also and Rob. King of the Grey Islands is amazing. Thomas Vikstrom wasn't too bad.. but Johan, Messiah and Rob are my 3 faves, but only when they are doing songs that were written with their vocals in mind. their covers of the other material just don't sound right to me.
All the singers were good, which is rare with revolving door vocalists (Blaze Bayley, cough) but Johan’s voice was just perfect for Epicus, setting the perfect gloomy tone for the advent of epic doom. Somber and restrained as compared to Messiah’s over the top delivery. He’s my favorite. Although I’ll admit they probably needed Messiah’s huge presence to get the success they ultimately achieved.
[Intro] I had a dream last night, a vision, a prelude? Outside my body, I was free to do All things under the sun, and everything I want My head awake and clear, for everybody to hear And like the brightest day It fades away [Verse 1] Revelation and progress Thorns to the weak We are the eve of the ugly The dawn of the new everything Here is love, here is sunrise Assassination of the old Here is peeling off corrosion When the killing off the burdens that you have [Chorus] We are the alpha, omega The blessing, the curse We're the order in chaos Execution and birth [Post-Chorus] In the midnight hour When your soul's devoured We go into the mass Though your heart is aching And you feel forsaken We go to black mass [Guitar solo] [Verse 2] I had a dream last night, and I wonder, was it true? I saw a big machine, in a velvet castle room Inside the doom club, the spice, the cloak, and dagger And the pentagram, I think I understand More cyclones, more witches Inside the circle and the ring In the ruins lies the future Another dimension, another fling [Chorus] We are the alpha, omega The blessing, the curse We're the order in chaos Execution and birth No, no, no [Outro] In the midnight hour When your soul's devoured We go into the mass Though your heart is aching And you feel forsaken We go to black mass Oh people, keep the light on We bring a new sensation Enjoy the mass
wow... what a great song, it's such a rewarding moment when you find a singer that can put a great range of tones and emotions in a metal song. Mats Léven was one of this guys and I consider him one of the best voices in Metal, but Längqvist's fits Candlemass perfectly (no nostalgia here..). The song is pretty heavy and sluggish, great composition
Welcome back Johan, long overdue! I attended Maryland Deathfest several years ago on the promise he would sing with Candlemass. Nothing against Mats Levin, he's truly amazing but this has been way too long coming. I didn't like Rowe in Candlemass, I am of the Messiah Marcolin era but, Johan is the man!
I have always been a huge Candlemass fan and I think the first 4 albums plus the 2002 reunion album are brutal. However, I see people expecting this new album to Epicus number 2 just because Johan is in it but people may be disappointed. I'm not say6 that because I don't think Candlemass is any lesser than a great band but to match such a classic album, especially after listening to this first song seems very unlikely. Let's appreciate the new album for what it is, comparing this to Epicus is not fair in my opinion. Looking forward for this album very much but let's be realistic!
Paul Seidler Yeah. The only thing remotely related to EDM is the album art and Johan Is back. There's never going to be an album like Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, so we might as well take this for what it is; it's only one song so far, and it certainly feels like an album closing song, so it'll be interesting to hear what the rest of the album is like.
I've been listening to the promo for a month. This album doesn't feel like "Epicus part 2". I don't think it is as strong as Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, but it's very close to be one of the band's best releases. Also, I think Epicus Doomicus Metallcus have some of the best drum sounds in the history of metal. The drums are loud as fuck and I luv that!!
Now, I love Candlemass, and I don't post youtube comments except once in a century. To weigh in on this track, I love that Johan has returned. He's singing in a higher register some of us feared he would, but it still sounds good. However, to go back to the roots, Candlemass needs to go back to the roots. I can't explain the change in songwriting, but EDM and Nightfall had a somber and dark-fantasy style to narrative, each song acting as a warning, tale or short story. Nowadays the main topic is an ABAB rhyme with high flung vocals, no real coherent atmosphere or pressure in the lyrics (they're there to just be there.) and they /seriously/ overproduce their sound. This track sounded insanely washed out at times, simply too much going on. I wish they would go back to trad doom; I know they invented epic doom, but they lost the magic along the way. Not all hope is lost, however. The outro to this track is incredible and that's what Candlemass needs to do. Slow, aggressive, doomy riffs like demons gate with Johan again. This feels like DMD2, not EDM2, in my opinion.
I would have arranged this song better,, Parts are good but all over the place,, And me personally I would have brought messiah back, Those nightfall and ancient dreams albums are great,, This is still good, Just needs some better arrangements
I absolutely agree with you, I am a Candlemass fan since their inception and this is some work? I was so incredibly excited in 2014 when they announced they would play Maryland Death Feet with Johan guesting doing Epicus in it's entirety, I dreamed of it, I thought about how lucky I am to witness this. I bought Tix I mean I had to. I made the 12 hour trek to find out it was Levin of course, I wasn't devistated because hey, it's Mats Levin. I was beyond disappointed though. I am so happy for this reunion though. I love Messiah, Ancient Dreams is one of my all time favorite albums and of course Thomas Vikstrom really killed at that 20th year reunion show. I so hope they tour the U.S.
Please do my dream and come to freakin North Macedonia, i won't be financialy able to ever see you, who knows if the band will be together by then or something.. oh. .. man.. tragicially happens. I just gotta see you,. come, please!
Nice to see Johan back, although wandering how that occurred since Leif stated he wasn't that into the music on EDM commentary. Great track seems you guys have gotten back on track - seems to be on level with with the albums just below your classic first three and to me its still missing that fuzzy production and the heavy riffing in the mix - basically slightly too polished. Anyway, hyped for the rest of the album sounds great \m/
The full moon and crescent moon at the foot of the woman clothed with the sun is part of the omega circle. To suppress the dragon and the engine alpha means the apocalypse and judgement for the false definition of man and woman.
Nice song for sure ! But I don't know why they took back the skull from Epicus to make pretty much the same cover. I would have expected a fresher art concept.
Johan Langquist - just wow! He was only 23 when "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" was recorded and now he's 55 and after all this years of almost silence he still sings like god of doom! Glad he's back and waiting for the new album! Greets from Ukraine!
Опа, привет Украина)
Hell yes. Johan is back. Greatness!
If anything he's even better now in my opinion.
he was doing pretty well during this time th-cam.com/video/6dvWpELfPWo/w-d-xo.html
his voice is striking
What a voice!!!! That's the shit right there!!!! Revelation in progress
Holy cow, im so glad this was uploaded! Candlemass forever!
This is glorius! Can turn out to be one of Candlemass strongest albums
His voice is the most beautiful thing i've ever heard
Can't wait for February. New Candlemass music can't be appreciated enough.
... for a long time I have not heard such a rich musical-dramatic palette in the voice of the vocalists!
..Johan Langqvist is simply amazing with his skill! Bravo Maestro!
So in love with this band 🖤
Johan should have never left. While I appreciate every candlemass singer, he is the best suited for the band - Always was.
@@Weewoo12 Love messiah bud, but i find johan more fitting.
@@Weewoo12 Messiah is ok but Johan is seriously the best
Messiah > Johan > The rest
I loved Johan's era. but I have much love for messiah also and Rob. King of the Grey Islands is amazing. Thomas Vikstrom wasn't too bad.. but Johan, Messiah and Rob are my 3 faves, but only when they are doing songs that were written with their vocals in mind. their covers of the other material just don't sound right to me.
All the singers were good, which is rare with revolving door vocalists (Blaze Bayley, cough) but Johan’s voice was just perfect for Epicus, setting the perfect gloomy tone for the advent of epic doom. Somber and restrained as compared to Messiah’s over the top delivery. He’s my favorite. Although I’ll admit they probably needed Messiah’s huge presence to get the success they ultimately achieved.
We've waited so many years for this album. Never thought I'd hear another Candlemass album with Johan. This puts a huge smile on my face.
Epicus part 2 FINALLY
6:08 that riff in the end,pure doom.
Very very very very good song!
Great vocals, great song! Congratulations
Masterpiece.
Album of the year for sure!
love it still do not forget Voivod's new masterpiece
@@beheritser or swallow the sun's - When a shadow is forced into the light
Oh God! How I missed Johan's screams! This album gonna be awesome, just like old times!
This is pure magic! Välkommen tillbaka, Johan!
Reminds me the older classics!! Really good!!
Damn! these guys never dissapoint! this is f n awesome!
I Just Love This Johan is Back.
Great song 😍
Pure fucking Doom! Welcome back Johan! 🤘🏾🇧🇷
The Old Doom Metal crew from Sweden has recorded really good stuff such a every time.
Greets from Poland
This is awesome
I fucking love this band
Back to masterpiece form
YES! Johan is back. \m/
Promising! old school vibes...
best candlemass singer
Wonderful!
this record is brilliant, dark heavy, for Tony to contribute speaks volumes,
Great, great tune. Love the Molotov-ish outro as well as the Sorcerer's Pledge-ish intro.
Just got the rest of the MP3 Album from Amazon Music, SO AWESOME!!!! Definitely one of my new favorite Candlemass Albums!
I ordered the disc, sigh, patiently waiting lol
MASTERPIECE.
Great doom metal 🤘love it
[Intro]
I had a dream last night, a vision, a prelude?
Outside my body, I was free to do
All things under the sun, and everything I want
My head awake and clear, for everybody to hear
And like the brightest day
It fades away
[Verse 1]
Revelation and progress
Thorns to the weak
We are the eve of the ugly
The dawn of the new everything
Here is love, here is sunrise
Assassination of the old
Here is peeling off corrosion
When the killing off the burdens that you have
[Chorus]
We are the alpha, omega
The blessing, the curse
We're the order in chaos
Execution and birth
[Post-Chorus]
In the midnight hour
When your soul's devoured
We go into the mass
Though your heart is aching
And you feel forsaken
We go to black mass
[Guitar solo]
[Verse 2]
I had a dream last night, and I wonder, was it true?
I saw a big machine, in a velvet castle room
Inside the doom club, the spice, the cloak, and dagger
And the pentagram, I think I understand
More cyclones, more witches
Inside the circle and the ring
In the ruins lies the future
Another dimension, another fling
[Chorus]
We are the alpha, omega
The blessing, the curse
We're the order in chaos
Execution and birth
No, no, no
[Outro]
In the midnight hour
When your soul's devoured
We go into the mass
Though your heart is aching
And you feel forsaken
We go to black mass
Oh people, keep the light on
We bring a new sensation
Enjoy the mass
This is so fucking doomy and groovy I like it. Powerful and stompy.
Wow! Låter hur bra som helst! Längtar till Februari. Thumbs up!
Cannot WAIT for this album. welcome back, guys! Stay depressed!
My band, Ov Moros, bend knees to the almighty Candlemass! You are our greatest influence. We have awaited your triumphant return!
Unreal how good this sounds.
Sounds pretty good I love candlemass
Killer tune!!
wow... what a great song, it's such a rewarding moment when you find a singer that can put a great range of tones and emotions in a metal song.
Mats Léven was one of this guys and I consider him one of the best voices in Metal, but Längqvist's fits Candlemass perfectly (no nostalgia here..).
The song is pretty heavy and sluggish, great composition
No nostalgia? He did the first album?
@@marcusmccabe7712 yes :)
I didn’t care for it the first time I heard it but after listening to it more I can’t stop listening to it on repeat now lol
Loving it soo far, looking forward to hearing Astorolus track!.
Johan Master of doom!!!
Welcome back Johan, long overdue! I attended Maryland Deathfest several years ago on the promise he would sing with Candlemass. Nothing against Mats Levin, he's truly amazing but this has been way too long coming. I didn't like Rowe in Candlemass, I am of the Messiah Marcolin era but, Johan is the man!
Great!!! Come to México again please!!!
If I could see them tour with Count Raven and Sorcerer, I'd be so happy
2019 promises to slide into history as an orgasmic metal year
When i first heard this song i thought it was ok but the more i listen the more i like it !..cant wait for the new album now.
love it
YES !!
Épico
I don't think I've ever heard the whammy bar used so tastefully like in the solo of this song
Nice🤘🤘🤘
And at the end, extra scene with the Sabbath style of ending!
And knowing that tony yommi will play a song in this album just let the music ten times better
@@ayrisonmatheus1014 Yes! The master will join his best disciples!
Brazil loves y'all
O retorno dos senhores do Doom! 🤘👹👹🤘
Old men with grey/white beards...yeah...I'm right there with ya thrashing forever on!
Very cool, old men play!!! With return to native group, Johan Längqvist!!!
I have always been a huge Candlemass fan and I think the first 4 albums plus the 2002 reunion album are brutal. However, I see people expecting this new album to Epicus number 2 just because Johan is in it but people may be disappointed. I'm not say6 that because I don't think Candlemass is any lesser than a great band but to match such a classic album, especially after listening to this first song seems very unlikely. Let's appreciate the new album for what it is, comparing this to Epicus is not fair in my opinion. Looking forward for this album very much but let's be realistic!
I agree with what you're saying, but even the band themselves seem to be pushing an "Epicus part 2" with the new art...
Paul Seidler Yeah. The only thing remotely related to EDM is the album art and Johan Is back. There's never going to be an album like Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, so we might as well take this for what it is; it's only one song so far, and it certainly feels like an album closing song, so it'll be interesting to hear what the rest of the album is like.
I've been listening to the promo for a month. This album doesn't feel like "Epicus part 2". I don't think it is as strong as Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, but it's very close to be one of the band's best releases. Also, I think Epicus Doomicus Metallcus have some of the best drum sounds in the history of metal. The drums are loud as fuck and I luv that!!
I feel like this album will be just as solid as any of the three Robert Lowe records and I'm totally good with that.
Come to Costa rica ! Kings of Doom
Es la perfección en estado puroooooo
The Greek omega!!!!! Great song!!
Kind of cool. The singer reminds me of what the singer for Flotsam And Jetsam sounds like now. :)
Tony Iommi is an incredibly powerful wizard. Entrenched in the dark arts. In cahoots with his long brother Ritchie Blackmore. They put in work...
ooooh yes. very cool.
Now, I love Candlemass, and I don't post youtube comments except once in a century. To weigh in on this track, I love that Johan has returned. He's singing in a higher register some of us feared he would, but it still sounds good. However, to go back to the roots, Candlemass needs to go back to the roots.
I can't explain the change in songwriting, but EDM and Nightfall had a somber and dark-fantasy style to narrative, each song acting as a warning, tale or short story. Nowadays the main topic is an ABAB rhyme with high flung vocals, no real coherent atmosphere or pressure in the lyrics (they're there to just be there.) and they /seriously/ overproduce their sound. This track sounded insanely washed out at times, simply too much going on. I wish they would go back to trad doom; I know they invented epic doom, but they lost the magic along the way.
Not all hope is lost, however. The outro to this track is incredible and that's what Candlemass needs to do. Slow, aggressive, doomy riffs like demons gate with Johan again. This feels like DMD2, not EDM2, in my opinion.
I couldn't have said it better.
I would have arranged this song better,,
Parts are good but all over the place,,
And me personally I would have brought messiah back,
Those nightfall and ancient dreams albums are great,,
This is still good,
Just needs some better arrangements
I was very pleasantly surprised that his upper register is still basically intact.
I love DMD.
I absolutely agree with you, I am a Candlemass fan since their inception and this is some work? I was so incredibly excited in 2014 when they announced they would play Maryland Death Feet with Johan guesting doing Epicus in it's entirety, I dreamed of it, I thought about how lucky I am to witness this. I bought Tix I mean I had to. I made the 12 hour trek to find out it was Levin of course, I wasn't devistated because hey, it's Mats Levin. I was beyond disappointed though. I am so happy for this reunion though. I love Messiah, Ancient Dreams is one of my all time favorite albums and of course Thomas Vikstrom really killed at that 20th year reunion show. I so hope they tour the U.S.
Omega...24. Keep me in mind.
💙
Good Edling Stuff. Could also be a Song for the new Avatarium Album...Imagine Jennie Ann Smith on Refrain. Would work also great...
Is this song about astral projection?
Mega!!!
excelent........
This sounds amazing and fresh, however I hope that there are mo heavy songs like Embracing the Styx or Demonia 6 in the album
Im hearing a return to Chapter IV. Which is Great!
Jan is fuckin killing it on the drums
♥️🤘
Johan has worked on my school for the last years
Please do my dream and come to freakin North Macedonia, i won't be financialy able to ever see you, who knows if the band will be together by then or something.. oh. .. man.. tragicially happens. I just gotta see you,. come, please!
Epic Song.Powerful Voices Bro.Wow.Appreciate It.I Still Have Album CD s, Merch & Hat Too.Worth Buying.😃😍🙂✌🤘👍👌👏👊❤👋.
33 years...
Nice to see Johan back, although wandering how that occurred since Leif stated he wasn't that into the music on EDM commentary. Great track seems you guys have gotten back on track - seems to be on level with with the albums just below your classic first three and to me its still missing that fuzzy production and the heavy riffing in the mix - basically slightly too polished.
Anyway, hyped for the rest of the album sounds great \m/
Anyone In 2021?.
where is Messiah?
They kicked him out
Soon..but the wrong one will appear also.dont get deceived.
I prefer Johan so much over Messiah so glad he returned.
Death thy lover is the best song ever
Blessed are disciples like Doomshine, Thunderstorm, Forsaken...
Wow, that first minute...is it 1986??? Fucking great!
Only negative is that it doesn't look like we will see them in the US in 2019 :-(
6:05
That Voice! Johan sounds better than how he sounded in EDM. I rank him higher than Messiah in terms of Vocal Prowess! Hope he had never left!
The full moon and crescent moon at the foot of the woman clothed with the sun is part of the omega circle. To suppress the dragon and the engine alpha means the apocalypse and judgement for the false definition of man and woman.
To lie about the sun, to be clothed with it and not really be? The dragon comes to tell the truth for the folly of woman
Nice song for sure ! But I don't know why they took back the skull from Epicus to make pretty much the same cover. I would have expected a fresher art concept.
foda!
Woow, this is so progressive. Sounds like Uriah Heep. Musthave :)
What do yo mean 73k views?!?!?? I must've added like 2 thousand!!!!