Candlemass
Candlemass – Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
September 11, 2024 José Carlos Santos
Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, the epic debut from Candlemass, gets its long overdue Hall of Fame induction.
Five For Friday: November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022 J. Andrew
It’s late in the year, but the metal never stops, with the latest from Candlemass, Griefbringer, Critical Extravasation and more!
For Those About Squawk: Waldo Pecks on Candlemass and In the Woods…
November 11, 2022 Blake Harrison
Our favorite birdbrain returns with a pair of releases from underground vets moving in decidedly different directions.
Set Times Announced for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2022!
May 31, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly kicks off NEXT WEEK, which means it’s time to finalize travel plans and get your tickets if you haven’t already. To aid in your planning, set times are now available.
For Those About Squawk: Waldo Pecks on Kreator and Candlemass
May 27, 2022 Blake Harrison
Our favorite birdbrain returns with break down a classic record from Swedish legends and an essential new album from some German heroes.
Metal & Beer Fest: Philly is ONE MONTH WAY. Only 66 Two-Day “Metal & Beer” Tickets Remain!
May 13, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Don’t blow your chance to sample exclusive brewery/band beer collaborations from all 14 acts performing at The Fillmore Philly on June 10-11, 2022.
LOW TICKET ALERT: Under 100 “Metal & Beer” Two-Day Tickets Remain for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly
April 23, 2022 Albert Mudrian
The “Metal & Beer” ticket for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on June 10-11 isn’t gonna be available much longer. Don’t blow it.
CANDLEMASS Claim the Cover of Decibel’s Epicus Metal & Beer Festivus Issue!
April 22, 2022 Decibel Magazine
We have a limited number of advance copies of the June issue of Decibel, featuring our exclusive new flexi disc single from USBM upstart Hulder available NOW!
LOW TICKET ALERT: Under 150 “Metal & Beer” Two-Day Tickets Remain for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly
April 7, 2022 Decibel Magazine
The “Metal & Beer” ticket for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on June 10-11 isn’t gonna be available much longer. Don’t wait.
Metal & Beer Fest: Philly Is Only 3 MONTHS AWAY! Make Your Plans NOW!
March 18, 2022 Decibel Magazine
If you haven’t already, book your plane ticket, line up a hotel room (or the least dirty floor) and make sure the babysitter knows where your kids are, because Metal & Beer Fest is approaching.
LOW TICKET ALERT: Under 200 “Metal & Beer” Two-Day Tickets Remain for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly
March 10, 2022 Decibel Magazine
The “Metal & Beer” ticket for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on June 10-11 isn’t gonna be available much longer. Don’t screw this up.
“Metal & Beer” Tickets for Metal & Beer Fest: Philly Over HALFWAY SOLD-OUT!
February 24, 2022 Decibel Magazine
If you were thinking about waiting to grab a “Metal & Beer” ticket to Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on June 10-11 , a word of advice: don’t.
Don’t Be Left High ‘n’ Dry. Get Your Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2022 Tickets NOW!
February 18, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest in our hometown of Philadelphia (June 10-11, 2022) is our fastest-selling event ever. Fence-sitters, leave the hall and get tickets now!
ON SALE NOW: All Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2022 Ticket Options!
February 4, 2022 Decibel Magazine
All ticket options for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest at the Fillmore Philly on June 10-11, 2022 are officially on sale. The time to buy is NOW!
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2022 Full Band Lineup & Breweries REVEALED!
February 2, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Cannibal Corpse headline Metal & Beer Fest’s Philly return while special full-album sets from Candlemass, Wolves in the Throne Room, Nuclear Assault and the Red Chord highlight June 10-11.
Video Premiere: Yossi Sassi & Oriental Rock Orchestra (ft. Mats Levén) — “Hear and Dare”
March 17, 2021 Shawn Macomber
Orphaned Land mastermind Yossi Sassi invites you to hear some new sonic wildness…if you dare.
Album Premiere: Tyrant – ‘Hereafter’
May 11, 2020 Chris Dick
Resurrected heavy metallers Tyrant have a new album, Hereafter, available on May 15. Streaming heavy metal gold only at Decibel
Full Album Stream: Lord Vigo – ‘Danse de Noir’
April 8, 2020 Sean Frasier
German doom sextet Lord Vigo bring epic balladry and NWOBHM flare to their synth-soaked Blade Runner concept album Danse de Noir.
Decibel Meter: Of Death Metal Tours and Non-Death Metal Albums
February 28, 2019 Decibel Magazine
While this year’s Decibel Tour is very deathly, this month’s Decibel Meter highlights a variety non-deathly genre mainstays like King Diamond, Candlemass, Rotting Christ, Sleep, and High on Fire.
Five Heavy Albums that Changed My Life with Leif Edling of Candlemass
February 21, 2019 Greg Pratt
Doom titans Candlemass have a new album out tomorrow, so to celebrate we caught up with bassist Leif Edling to find out what five heavy albums changed his life.
For Those About to Squawk: Candlemass, Pounder, Motörhead & Girlschool
February 15, 2019 Blake Harrison
Waldo keeps it classic with new titles from Pounder and Candlemass.
5 Albums to Look Forward to in 2019
December 21, 2018 J. Andrew
Farewell to 2018. Here’s hoping for some heavy (and hopefully better) times in 2019 with 5 albums you should look out for early next year.
Epicus Doomicus Newicus Songicus: Candlemass Premiere Lyric Video of Title Track from Upcoming EP “Death Thy Lover”
April 21, 2016 James Lewis
30 years of epicus doomicus metallicus means new EP(icus).
Hall of Fame Countdown: Candlemass’ Nightfall
March 3, 2016 Matt Solis
Nightfall‘s big brother may get most of the attention, but Candlemass’ sophomore LP has more than enough potency to sit on its own throne. Ranking the songs by merit is utter madness since it’s a stone cold masterpiece…but that’s never stopped us before!
The Doom is in the Digital
September 15, 2015 Jesse Chase
Just in time for fall: doom over the world… now available in ones and zeros.
INTERVIEW: Shanda Fredrick of Demon Lung on doom, horror and life in Sin City
July 1, 2013 Jonathan Horsley
Demon Lung‘s debut LP, The Hundredth Name, is a doom album constructed around a grand concept. Yes, it is a doom LP that incorporates some of the genre fundamentals and takes its cues from Candlemass and Coven’s ceremonial sense of theater, but lyrically it follows a tantalizing narrative wherein (loosely speaking) Satan’s long-lost kid is…
No Chimes in Decibel-land
February 8, 2012 Zach Smith
About two weeks ago, a massive set of Bob Dylan covers compiled to honor 50 years of Amnesty International—4 discs, 73 tracks and 73 different artists—hit shelves. Sure, it’s fascinating to see an expansive and eclectic roster that includes old-timers like Pete Townsend, Jeff Beck and Mark Knopfler alongside relative newcomers like The Gaslight Anthem,…
STREAMING: In Solitude “Serpents Are Rising”
April 18, 2011 Chris Dick
The retro metal thing hasn’t played itself out quite yet. Sweden’s In Solitude (interviewed in the upcoming dB #80) are, perhaps like countrymen Ghost and Enforcer, on the forefront of the throwback-yet-modern sound emanating from the greatest metal country on planet Earth (my determination; feel free to dispute). Sure, the name In Solitude sounds like…
Candlemass – “Nightfall”
January 1, 2009 Decibel Magazine
From a brief moment in 1986, bassist, songwriter and lyricist Leif Edling, almost by sheer willpower alone, managed to raise the leaden monolith of Candlemass from their murky depths and into an upright position.