Swedish doom metal titans CANDLEMASS are celebrating 40 years of slow, crushing sonic worship in the best possible way—with the release of their monumental new four-track EP, Black Star, out now via Napalm Records.
Leading the charge is a chillingly majestic rendition of Black Sabbath’s iconic 1973 track, “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”. In true Candlemass style, the band transforms the song into a weighty funeral march, trading in the original’s prog-infused swagger for seismic riffs, mournful melodies, and cathedral-level atmosphere.
⚰️ Watch the official video for “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”
A Doom Tribute Worthy of the Gods
CANDLEMASS founder Leif Edling reflects on the song’s meaning to him:
“Sabbath Bloody Sabbath needs no introduction, one of the best songs ever recorded if you ask me. Maybe not the obvious choice, but it’s been a dream for me to do it one day—and here it is! Our rendition of S.B.S. (Mass Bloody Mass?)”
Their take is both reverent and raw, reminding the world why CANDLEMASS remains a cornerstone of the doom genre while paying proper homage to its creators.
Black Star EP – Out Now
The Black Star EP is more than just a tribute—it’s a slab of classic doom that bridges the old and new. It features:
- Two brand new Candlemass originals:
- The title track “Black Star”
- Instrumental beast “Corridors Of Chaos”, a showcase for guitarist Lars Johansson’s fretwork
- Two epic covers:
- “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” (Black Sabbath)
- “Forever My Queen” (Pentagram)
Each track reinforces CANDLEMASS’s legacy, while proving they’re still writing riffs heavier than the grave.
🕯️ Get your copy of Black Star now:
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After four decades of defining what epic doom means, CANDLEMASS show no signs of slowing their march through the catacombs of metal history. Black Star is the perfect mix of reverence and raw power, reminding us all why the dark will always sound better with a heavy riff behind it.
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