Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus

PEACEVILLE

£22.90

Cat. no: VILELP969
Format: LP
Barcode: 801056896919
Release Date: 06 Jan 2023
Genre: Hard Rock and Metal

THE ICONIC 1986 DOOM METAL OPUS 'EPICUS DOOMICUS METALLICUS', FEATURING REMASTERED AUDIO & PRESENTED WITH ITS ORIGINAL SLEEVE DESIGN

Candlemass was formed by bassist & songwriter Leif Edling in Stockholm, Sweden in 1984 & they are well known for their epic doom metal, having a great infuence over a generation of the genre's subsequent greats - Candlemass themselves taking a large infuence from Black Sabbath. Bands such as Paradise Lost & My Dying Bride to this day rate 'Epicus...' among their most inspirational albums. 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' is a true classic. Heavy metal riffs blended with almost neo-classical touches, plus some theatrical elements recalling bands like Mercyful Fate (thought to be another infuence). All-in-all, this is considered one of the defnitive Doom Metal releases. 'Epicus € ' was recorded at Thunderload Studios in 1986 & was released later that same year. The vocals were handled by Johan L ngqvist, before the iconic vocalist Messiah Marcolin became a solid fxture 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 & the US. This edition of 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' features recently remastered audio courtesy of Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony & is presented with its original sleeve design.

LP Tracks: Solitude / Demon`s Gate / Crystal Ball / Black Stone Wielder / Under The Oak / A Sorcerer`s Pledge