Description
Candlemass – Live – Double Vinyl Records
The classic double live album from Swedish doom metal legends recorded at Fryshuset, Stockholm June 9th 1990
Released on October 3, 1990, Live captures Candlemass, one of the pioneers of epic doom metal, at the peak of their early career. Recorded during their June 9, 1990, performance at Fryshuset in Stockholm, Sweden, this album serves as both a celebration of their first four studio albums and a testament to their powerful stage presence. With a tight, commanding performance and a setlist packed with classics, Live remains one of the most essential live albums in doom metal history.
Live showcases Candlemass in their most intense and theatrical form, led by the charismatic Messiah Marcolin, whose operatic vocals elevate every track to near-mythic proportions. Backed by Lars Johansson’s soaring lead guitar, Mats Björkman’s crushing rhythm work, Leif Edling’s thunderous bass, and Jan Lindh’s precise drumming, the band delivers a flawless mix of heaviness, melody, and dramatic atmosphere.
The setlist pulls from their legendary early albums, including Solitude, Bewitched, The Well of Souls, and A Sorcerer’s Pledge. Each track is delivered with greater energy and passion than their studio versions, with extended instrumental sections and crowd interaction adding to the intensity. Songs like Under the Oak and At the Gallows End sound even more massive in a live setting, their slow-burning doom riffs resonating with raw emotion and power.
Live was met with widespread acclaim, solidifying Candlemass as a formidable live act and one of the leading forces in doom metal. Even today, it remains a must-listen for fans of the genre, capturing a time when doom metal was reaching new heights and Candlemass stood at its forefront. With its massive sound, tight execution, and theatrical flair, Live is more than just a concert recording—it’s a definitive statement of Candlemass’s dominance in the doom metal world.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic sealed
Track Listing
The Well Of Souls
Dark Are The Veils Of Death
Bewitched
Solitude
Dark Reflections
Under The Oak
Demons Gate
Through The Infinitive Halls Of Death
Samarithan
Mirror Mirror
At The Gallows End
A Sorcerer’s Pledge
