CANDLEMASS Epicus Doomicus Metallicus: 25th Anniversary - Doom Metal 2-CD
Format: CD Condition: New Year of Release: 2011 Cat. No.: 846297 Label: Peaceville (UK)
Peaceville Records will celebrate the 25th anniversary of CANDLEMASS' classic debut album, 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus', by re-releasing it in May of 2011 as a special double-disc CD.
'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' is a true classic. Heavy metal riffs blended with almost neo-classical touches, plus some theatrical elements bringing to mind bands like MERCYFUL FATE (thought to be another influence). All in all, this is considered one of the definitive doom metal releases.
'Epicus' was recorded at Thunderload Studios in 1986 and was released later that same year. The vocals were handled by Johan Längqvist, before the iconic vocalist Messiah Marcolin became a solid fixture in the band until the early Nineties.
CANDLEMASS instantly became a great inspiration to countless metal bands upon the album’s release in 1986; a time when thrash metal, not doom, was fast becoming the dominant style in both Europe and the U.S. Bands such as PARADISE LOST and MY DYING BRIDE to this day rate the album among their favorite albums ever.
This edition of 'Epicus' includes a special commentary disc with founding member Leif Edling, recorded early 2011, discussing his memories and inspirations of the writing and recording process whilst the tracks play. The booklet also contains liner notes from the band, including an introduction from Aaron Stainthorpe of MY DYING BRIDE.
TRACKLISTING:
CD 1:
01. Solitude 02. Demon’s Gate 03. Crystal Ball 04. Black Stone Wielder 05. Under The Oak 06. A Sorcerer's Pledge
CD 2: All above tracks with commentary by band mainman Leif Edling
