April 1, 2025
Candlemass unveil the title track of their upcoming EP, Black Star
Grammy-nominated doom pioneers Candlemass have unveiled the title track of their upcoming EP, Black Star, which also marks the 40th anniversary of the band.
With English legends Black Sabbath hanging up their boots for good later this year, Doom metal fans will need something to hold onto – and this is it! New music from the great Candlemass – something that has been a long time coming. Well, patience pays off!
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This eagerly awaited new Candlemass four-track EP, Black Star is packed with canyon-deep riffs, the genre-defying band unveils two brand-new songs alongside two cover versions of timeless classics.
Following the title track, the second original song, Corridors Of Chaos, marks a true old school instrumental containing both classic metal riffing and stunning guitar playing by Lars Johansson, showcasing the band’s mastery of dynamics.
Adding to this tribute, Candlemass delivers a cover of Black Sabbath’s iconic Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, taking listeners back to 1973. This is followed by their rendition of Pentagram’s classic Forever My Queen, further cementing Candlemass’ remarkable contribution to shaping the genre into what it is today.
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Black Star seamlessly merges haunting melodies with deeply introspective lyrics, brought to life by the inimitable voice of Johan Längqvist. Written by genre-defying mastermind Leif Edling, it delves into themes of existential struggle, temptation, and the allure of darkness – an intense atmosphere imbued with Candlemass’ signature sound.
Black Star is out May 9, 2025 via Napalm Records and is currently available to pre-order here.
