Candlemaniacs

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to do an interview with Johan Längquist for my small webzine NIRUZINE.

We talked about his relationship with Epicus Doomicus Metallicus almost 40 years later, how he looks back on his younger voice and the spontaneity of those early days, and what it was like ...

Tickets: https://deathfests.com/tickets/
Official website with lineup & more: https://deathfests.com

Hi everyone,

Following a great suggestion from Son of Starlight, we've now added a brand new forum section:

Candlemass Fan Creations
https://candlemass.se/candlemaniacs/viewforum.php?f=13

This is the place to share your creativity inspired by Candlemass. Whether it's artwork, drawings, paintings ...

Great suggestion!

Approved and already up and running:

viewforum.php?f=13

I guess you'll have the honor of making the very first post?

By Nicklas Rudolfsson, July 2026
Also published at the NIRUZINE webzine.

Forty years into their remarkable career, Candlemass continue to stand as one of the true pillars of epic doom metal. As the band celebrates its 40th anniversary with the Black Diamonds tour and prepares the release of a ...

By Nicklas Rudolfsson, July 2026
Also publiced at the NIRUZINE webzine.

Ole Bang has worked behind the scenes in the heavy metal world for more than four decades. Throughout his career, he has worked with legendary artists such as Mercyful Fate, King Diamond and, for many years now, Candlemass ...

Last updated: 2026-07-05
Changelog: Corrected "Doomed for Live" release year, added "Tritonus Nights" (2024), added two 2025 compilations.

The purpose of this thread is to document every official Candlemass release in one place. This includes studio albums, live albums, EPs, singles ...

Looking for official Candlemass merchandise, music and online resources?

This post aims to collect links to the official Candlemass store, trusted merchandise partners and digital music services in one convenient place.

Please note that this list may change over time. New partners may be added ...

Metal Warriors Interview way back...

KICK ASS - CANDLEMASS!

Johan @ Epicus Doomicus Metallicus