CANDLEMASS - a name forged in darkness, a legacy built on doom. Born from the cold shadows of Stockholm in 1985, this Swedish titan of epic doom metal has stood as a monolithic force for nearly four decades. In 2025, Candlemass marks 40 years of sorrow-laden grandeur, a testament to their unwavering reign over the genre they helped shape.

CANDLEMASS is a Swedish epic doom metal band formed in Stockholm in 1985. They are multi-grammy winners back home and were also nominated for a US grammy in 2019 for Best Hardrock/ Metal performance.