Interview with Leif Edling

What songs almost made the Black Diamonds setlist? What can fans expect from the upcoming 40th anniversary Peaceville box set? And which long-forgotten archive recordings have recently resurfaced?

In this exclusive July 2026 interview, Candlemass founder Leif Edling shares his thoughts on the band’s anniversary celebrations, the decision to focus on the classics, rediscovered cassette recordings, forgotten live favorites, and how his relationship with albums like Ancient Dreams has changed over the years.

He also reveals which songs he would personally love to bring back to the live stage and why Death Magic Doom still holds a special place in his heart.

Whether you’ve followed Candlemass since the 1980s or only recently discovered the band, this interview offers fascinating insights into four decades of doom metal history.

Read the full interview at the Candlemaniacs forum:
https://candlemass.se/candlemaniacs/viewtopic.php?t=40

Interview by Nicklas Rudolfsson. Also published in the NIRUZINE webzine: nirucon.se/niruzine

Photo from Sweden Rock Festival 2026 by Linda Florin.