Johan Langquist The Castle to Release Self-Titled Debut June 27
Yeah, I’d check out a solo-type record from Candlemass vocalist Johan Länquist. Killer voice, obviously knows how to set a vibe, oldschool heavy metal, yeah. Guess I missed it last year — so it goes — but now’s a good time. Feels like a no-brainer a little bit, and it’s cool that as the Swedish doom metal progenitors celebrate their 40th (pretty sure it’s 40) anniversary this year, they’re also exploring new ground as artists.
Länquist — or Langquist, as it seems to be for this project, Johan Langquist The Castle; I’m sure I’ve got it wrong — also has a new EP coming out with his main band on Napalm, while the solo-outfit will release through I Hate Records, which is also something of an institution in Swedish doom at this point.
News came down the PR wire:
JOHAN LANGQUIST THE CASTLE – Debut Solo Album of CANDLEMASS vocalist via I Hate Records in June 2025
Johan Langquist – Heavy Metal and Doom Metal pioneer with JONAH QUIZZ and CANDLEMASS – has created his own solo-entity in form of JOHAN LANGQUIST THE CASTLE.
Johan has worked together with a wide range of well-known Swedish musicians and the debut album evokes the magic feeling of classic 70s/80s Heavy Metal/Hard Rock/Doom. It comes in the vein of BLACK SABBATH (Tony Martin-era), DIO (solo and with Sabbath), RAINBOW and SAVATAGE with a touch of Doom added for good measure.
I Hate Records proudly announces the physical versions of the self-titled album for June 27th 2025, coming on CD and LP. It was initially released digitally without a label in 2024.
JOHAN LANGQUIST THE CASTLE is not to be seen as a “studio project” – on the contrary a full line-up will soon take shape, and both live-shows and a second album are being worked on.
Enter the castle of dreams!
Tracklist:
1. Eye Of Death
2. Castle Of My Dreams
3. Where Are The Heroes
4. Raw Energy
5. Revolution
6. Freedom
7. Bird Of Sadness
Line-up:
Johan Langquist – Vocals
Erik Henriksson – Guitar / Keys (Session)
Fredrik Isaksson – Bass
Stafen Englin – Drums
Emelie Lindquist – Soprano / Backing Vocals
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