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Candlemass Post “Porcelain Skull” Lyric Video from The Pendulum EP

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So far as I know, Candlemass founding bassist and principal songwriter Leif Edling didn’t actually play on Avatarium‘s Nov. 2019 album, The Fire I Long For, though he’s certainly been in the band’s lineup in the past, but he did contribute a few tracks to the proceedings, and one of those was “Porcelain Skull,” which, as interpreted by Candlemass themselves, is now set to appear on the new EP, The Pendulum that the epic doom progenitors will issue on March 27 through Napalm Records. It is the second lyric video they’ve done for the release behind that for the opening title-track, and it finds their rolling righteous grandiosity in fine form, with a subtly catchy chorus from returned frontman Johan Längquist that would’ve fit nicely on 2019’s The Door to Doom (review here) if, well, if it had fit, I suppose.

But indeed, Avatarium did record “Porcelain Skull” as well, and that band’s interpretation of it can be heard below. Edling, who the PR wire quotes below, calls the Candlemass version raw in comparison, and to a certain degree he’s right, though there’s still a sweep in the central riff that there’s really no getting away from either way. My feelings on The Pendulum remain unchanged: “New Candlemass; I’ll take it however it comes.” Seriously, time’s a wasting. Edling has retired the band multiple times over by now and though he hasn’t yet been able to actually put it to rest — and having recently reaped acclaim like winning a Swedish Grammy and being nominated for an American one, the band has rare momentum on their side — but who the hell knows what the future will bring. Particularly with having Längquist back in the fold more than 30 years on from the debut album on which he appeared, every moment they’re able to capture together is a worthwhile endeavor. This is archival-grade doom. Future generations will learn from it.

If they know what’s good for them, anyway.

The video’s a little over-the-top, as it would have to be, but the song is right on. You can dig in below, and please enjoy:

Candlemass, “Porcelain Skull” lyric video

Legendary classic doom icons CANDLEMASS who, in addition to their recent Grammy nomination, just won a Swedish Grammy for ‘Best Hard Rock’ act, recently announced the release of their brand new EP, entitled The Pendulum. Due out on March 27th via Napalm Records, The Pendulum features a fine selection of never-before-heard, unused tracks cut from the The Door To Doom recording sessions.

Pre-order the EP “The Pendulum” here: https://smarturl.it/ThePendulum

“I think the video really captures the schizophrenic lyrics to the Porcelain Skull song. It is about the eternal battle with our dark selves,” says band mastermind, Leif Edling. “Avatarium did a fine version of it on their latest album but this one is rawer and harder, hits you right in the face!”

The Pendulum Tracklisting:
1. The Pendulum
2. Snakes Of Goliath
3. Sub Zero
4. Aftershock
5. Porcelain Skull
6. The Cold Room

CANDLEMASS live:
April 11: SWE – Stockholm / Södra Teatern
April 12: SWE – Stockholm / Södra Teatern
April 18: US – Houston, TX / White Oak Music Hall
July 11: BUL – Chelopech / Park Korminesh

Candlemass are:
Leif Edling: Bass
Mats “Mappe” Björkman: Guitars
Jan Lindh: Drums
Lars “Lasse” Johansson: Guitars
Johan Langquist: Vocals

Avatarium, “Porcelain Skull”

Candlemass, “The Pendulum” official lyric video

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