Sweet evil sun (CD, fra Candlemass

Appearing in the first edition in a limited Digipak.

'After almost four decades of band history, the Grammy-nominated Swedish epic-doom legends CANDLEMASS still belong to the heaviest metal bands in the universe. With releases like Epicus Doomicus Meheighticus (1986) and Nightfall (1987), the forefathers of epic-doom metal redefined the genre. Their thunderous riffs and dramatic vocals led to an unmistakable style that forever changed the world of metal. The band, led by founding member Leif Edling, returns to their roots with singer Johan Langquist and presents the long-awaited new Album Sweet Evil Sun.

After a total of 18 months of intensive work, CANDLEMASS brings back the full force of their early years with their masterpiece Sweet Evil Sun and reflects on themes such as ambition, hope, and failure in their music.

The captivating riff of the first song 'Wizard Of The Vortex' immediately captivates the listener. In the title track 'Sweet Evil Sun,' thundering guitar work and a powerful riff meet Johan Langquist's epochal vocals. The dark Nordic metal anthem 'Scandinavian Gods' tells legends of Scandinavian mythology through a perfect musical interplay between slow and heavy drums, pounding guitars, and majestic vocals. Jennie-Ann Smith (Avatarium) lends her unique voice to the dark song 'When Death Sighs.' The atmosphere of the penetrating duet is underscored by an impressive guitar solo. Producer Marcus Jidell perfectly captures the powerful guitar sounds, the powerful drums, and the epic vocals of the band, creating an outstanding sound experience. The Sweet Evil Sun artwork is created by Erik Rovanperä, the creative mind behind CANDLEMASS' visual concept since Psalms for the Dead (2012).

Recorded at NOX Studio, Stockholm, Sweden, Sweet Evil Sun impressively shows that the creativity of the doom giants knows no boundaries even after almost 40 years of band history. With their latest stroke of genius, CANDLEMASS sets the next milestone in the epic doom metal cult.'