Candlemass- Epicus Doomicus Metallicus (Album 1986)
9Candlemass- Epicus Doomicus Metallicus (Album 1986).
Tracklist:
1. Solitude
2. Demons Gate
3. Crystal Ball
4. Black Stone Wielder
5. Under the Oak
6. A Sorcerer's Pledge
Lineup:
Band members:
Mappe Björkman- Guitars (rhythm)
Leif Edling- Bass, Songwriting, Lyrics
Mats Ekström- Drums
Guest/Session:
Klas Bergwall- Guitars (lead)
Cille Svenson- Vocals (additional) (track 6)
Johan Längquist- Vocals (lead)
Miscellaneous staff:
Ragne "Valhalla Warrior" Wahlquist- Engineering, Co-Producer
Eric Larnoy (R.I.P. 1996)- Back cover painting
Uffe Magnusson- Photography
Genre: Epic Doom Metal
Notes:
"Leif Edling would like to dedicate "Solitude" to himself" is the inscription on the insert.
The voice at the beginning of "Demons Gate" is Leif Edling's, slowed down.
"Under the Oak" was already written as part of the "Tales of Creation" concept, originally released on the same titled demo, and later on the album of that title.
"Demons Gate" is lyrically based on Lucio Fulci's 1981 horror classic The Beyond.
"Black Stone Wielder" is Leif Edling's personal interpretation of The Three Wise Men, and it contains melody from the Swedish 19th century song "Gläns över sjö och strand" a.k.a. "Betlehems stjärna".
The terms "doom metal" and "epic doom metal" came from this album's title.
Recording information:
Recorded at Thunderload Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.