Candlemass Set Feb. 22 Release for The Door to Doom; Tony Iommi Makes Guest Appearance
Have you ever been ridiculously happy on a personal level for someone you’ve never actually met? That’s how I feel for Candlemass bassist, founder and principle songwriter Leif Edling on the occasion of his band having Tony Iommi in for a guest spot on their new record. Candlemass — now past the 30-year mark — reunite with original vocalist Johan Langquist for The Door to Doom, which is out Feb. 22, and they’ve been worshiping Black Sabbath in one way or another pretty much the whole time, so yeah, it seems only fitting. Oh, and of course Iommi sits in on the song about the giant octopus. Because fucking a right he does.
A new record from Candlemass would’ve been a highlight of 2019 in doom anyway. But with Langquist fronting the band and Iommi adding guitar? Yeah, well, I mean, you know, uh, yeah.
From the PR wire:
CANDLEMASS – New Album The Door To Doom Out February 2019
CANDLEMASS have come full circle: their first singer Johan Langquist (who left the band after singing on the legendary 1986 debut Epicus Doomicus Metallicus) has returned!
Now, the epic doom metal veterans announce their 12th full length album The Door to Doom! The album will be released February 22nd via Napalm Records
The Door To Doom unsurprisingly follows the plotline mastermind, songwriter and bass player Leif Edling established in the past years: epic world class doom metal that relies on slow mammoth riffing. With Johan Langquist`s highly dramatic vocal style and the love for details, the band made this album to the next “Epicus”. This masterpiece is rounded off by a beautiful guest appearance by none other than Black Sabbath`s Tony Iommi on ‘Astorolus – The Great Octopus.’
Tony Iommi on his appearance:
“Candlemass are a major force in Scandinavian heavy rock and have always acknowledged the influence we had on their music. They asked if I’d contribute to a track which sounded pretty good so I thought ‘why not’ “.
Leif Edling states:
“We feel very honoured that Tony Iommi said yes to play the solo on ASTOROLUS. The song was sent to the management and amazingly enough, the master agreed to let his mighty SG sing on the track! For me personally this is a dream come true. Tony Iommi has always been my hero and guiding light when it comes to heavy music, so to hear that he likes the song and also would like to play on it, gave me chills down the spine! I’m still in shock! But kudos to him to be so cool to even listen to it. Hats off! Tony Iommi is and will always be God!”
The Door to Doom Tracklisting:
1. Splendor Demon Majesty
2. Under The Ocean
3. Astorolus – the Great Octopus
4. Bridge Of The Blind
5. Death´s Wheel
6. Black Trinity
7. House Of Doom
8. The Omega Circle
Candlemass are:
Leif Edling: Bass
Mats “Mappe” Björkman: Guitars
Jan Lindh: Drums
Lars “Lasse” Johansson: Guitars
Johan Langquist: Vocals
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I cant wait
im glad Psalms wasnt their final album after all
:)
Johan being on this record honestly saved it for me. Excited to hear it!