Candlemass

For the first time ever, Swedish epic doom metal pioneers CANDLEMASS will bring their monumental sound to Australian shores this September and October for a long- awaited debut tour in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Formed in Stockholm in 1985 by bassist and main songwriter Leif Edling, Candlemass stand as one of the true architects of epic doom metal. Alongside Saint Vitus and Trouble, they defined the genre — pairing slow, crushing riffs with grand, operatic vocals and darkly majestic compositions. Their 1986 debut Epicus Doomicus Metallicus didn’t just introduce a band — it created a movement. Over the next four decades, Candlemass built a towering discography and enduring global legacy, earning Swedish Grammis Awards and were also nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in the US. STUDIO ALBUMS Epicus Doomicus Metallicus (1986) Nightfall (1987) Ancient Dreams (1988) Tales of Creation (1989) Chapter VI (1992) Dactylis Glomerata (1998) From the 13th Sun (1999) Candlemass (2005) King of the Grey Islands (2007) Death Magic Doom (2009) Psalms for the Dead (2012) The Door to Doom (2019) Sweet Evil Sun (2022) From the monumental weight of Nightfall and Ancient Dreams through to the modern doom mastery of The Door to Doom and Sweet Evil Sun, Candlemass have consistently delivered epic, crushing metal of the highest order. Now, Australian audiences will finally experience these hymns of doom performed live. TOUR DATES Wednesday 30 September – The Corner, Melbourne Thursday 1 October – Liberty Hall, Sydney Saturday 3 October – Perth – Armageddoom 8 at The Rosemount The Perth performance will see Candlemass headline Armageddoom 8, delivering a set befitting the undisputed kings of epic doom. LINE-UP Leif Edling – Bass Johan Länquist – Vocals Mats “Mappe” Björkman – Guitar Lars “Lasse” Johansson – Lead Guitar Jan Lind – Drums With original Epicus Doomicus Metallicus vocalist Johan Länquist back at the helm, the band stands at full, formidable strength — honouring their legacy while continuing to shape the future of doom. After 40 years of darkness, Australia will finally feel the weight. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TICKET DETAILS Do not attend if you are feeling unwell. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. Must be a physical or digital copy. Photos or scans will not be accepted. We acknowledge that this event is held on the stolen lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.