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LP / Format
Axis Records / Label
Candlemass / Producer
Frédéric Chopin / Composer
epic
/ Full Credits
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Swedish doom originators Candlemass gave birth to an instant classic with their debut, Epicus Doomicus Metalicus. But their 1987 follow-up Nightfall managed to break even more new ground by introducing the operatic bellowing of new vocalist Messiah Marcolin, whose religious lyrics found the perfect match in the slow, grinding power chords written by bassist Leif Edling.
13y
Another Candlessmass album that does not miss. Similar to Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, Nightfall is a dark, sinister, and powerful album created within the depths of hell. I've noticed that there weren't any acoustic guitars or keyboards, and that they slightly implemented thrash into the album, but still delivers with shivering vocals and hard-hitting drums. While I don't believe it lives up to what Epicus Doomicus Metallicus had, Nightfall is an album that should not be skipped ... read more
Almost as amazing as the debut but not quite. Kind of less consistent but there’s also more tracks here. The sound is similar with nothing new i guess. That doesn’t matter though as i still loved it. Some incredible songs that might have been even better than some on the previous record. One difference with this is that there were these interlude style tracks here, which i actually quite enjoyed. Overall not as strong as the debut but really great regardless. It’s just that ... read more
A great display of Epic(us) Doom(icus) Metal(licus). And while I do prefer that other album more, and I think this record has too many filler interludes, it's still a consistent project that is carried by it's killer riffs and amazing vocals. Also "Bewitched" is stellar
I love this cover art. It actually translates really well the overall feeling and atmosphere of the record. Another monumental installment in their catalog, following a masterpiece such as Epicus Doomicus Metallicus with another masterpiece of the same level with both highlights and downsights in comparison, as I felt that their debut had a better guitar playing and a lot of focus in that mind-bending guitar tone, I loved to death Messiah's vocal delivery and the overall songwriting this ... read more
Cool vocals, cool riffs, cool atmosphere, cool artwork....
Favourites:
At The Gallows End
Samarithan
Mourner's Lament
Bewitched
Black Candles
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Track List
| 1 | Gothic Stone 0:47 | 82 |
| 2 | The Well Of Souls 7:26 | 94 |
| 3 | Codex Gigas 2:19 | 83 |
| 4 | At The Gallows End 5:46 | 94 |
| 5 | Samarithan 5:29 | 91 |
| 6 | Marche Funebre 2:21 | 82 |
| 7 | Dark Are The Veils Of Death 7:06 | 89 |
| 8 | Mourner's Lament 6:08 | 89 |
| 9 | Bewitched 6:36 | 95 |
| 10 | Black Candles 2:15 | 83 |
Total Length: 46 minutes
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4mo
would yall say this is worth getting checking out if epicus doomicus metallicus did nothing to me?? i see a lot of my mutuals w this in their faves but idk if its different enough from their debut to be interesting. what do yall think?
