Country of origin: Sweden
Location: Stockholm
Status: Active
Formed in: 1984
Genre: Epic Doom Metal
Lyrical themes: Dark Fantasy, Religion, Doom, Life, Death, Hell
Current label: Napalm Records
Years active: 1982-1984 (as Nemesis), 1984-1994, 1997-2002, 2004-present

Originators of the epic doom metal style.

Witchcraft Demo 1985
Demo Demo 1985
Epicus Doomicus Metallicus Full-length 1986
Demo with Marcolin Demo 1987
Nightfall Full-length 1987
Samarithan Single 1988
At the Gallows End Single 1988
Ancient Dreams Full-length 1988
Tales of Creation Full-length 1989
3-Way Thrash Split video 1990
Candlemass - Live Live album 1990
Kerrang! Split 1992
Chapter VI Full-length 1992
Sjunger Sigge Fürst EP 1993
The Best of Candlemass: As It Is, as It Was Compilation 1994
Dactylis Glomerata Full-length 1998
Wiz Single 1998
From the 13th Sun Full-length 1999
Nimis Single 2001
Documents of Doom - Live at Fryshuset 1990 Video 2002
The Black Heart of Candlemass / Leif Edling Demos & Outtakes '83-99 Split 2002
Doomed for Live - Reunion 2002 Live album 2003
Diamonds of Doom Compilation 2003
Essential Doom Compilation 2004
Doom Songs: The Singles 1986-1989 Boxed set 2005
Solitude / Crystal Ball Single 2005
At the Gallows End / Samarithan Single 2005
Mirror, Mirror / The Bells of Acheron Single 2005
Dark Reflections / Into the Unfathomed Tower Single 2005
Candlemass Full-length 2005
The Curse of Candlemass: Live in Stockholm 2003 Video 2005
King of the Grey Islands Demos Demo 2006
Black Dwarf Single 2007
King of the Grey Islands Full-length 2007
20 Year Anniversary Party Video 2007
Lucifer Rising EP 2008
If I Ever Die Single 2009
Death Magic Doom Full-length 2009
Hammer of Doom Single 2009
No Sleep 'til Athens Live album 2010
Ashes to Ashes Video 2010
Doomology Boxed set 2010
Don't Fear the Reaper EP 2010
Dancing in the Temple of the Mad Queen Bee Single 2012
Psalms for the Dead Full-length 2012
Introducing Candlemass Compilation 2013
Candlemass vs. Entombed Split 2013
Epicus Doomicus Metallicus - Live at Roadburn 2011 Live album 2013
Gothic Stone Compilation 2014
Behind the Wall of Doom Compilation 2016
Death Thy Lover EP 2016
Dark Are the Veils of Death Single 2017
House of Doom Single 2018
House of Doom EP 2018
The Nuclear Blast Recordings Boxed set 2018
The Door to Doom Full-length 2019

Current
Leif Edling Bass (1984-1994, 1997-2002, 2004-present), Vocals (1984-1986)
See also: Leif Edling, The Doomsday Kingdom, ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Witchcraft, ex-Krux, ex-Nemesis, ex-Avatarium, ex-Trilogy
Mats "Mappe" Björkman Guitars (rhythm) (1985-1994, 2001-2002, 2004-present)
See also: ex-ATC, ex-Zoic
Johan Längquist Vocals (1986, 2018-present)
See also: ex-Jonah Quizz, Impulsia, ex-D-Project
Jan Lindh Drums (1987-1994, 2001-2002, 2004-present)
See also: ex-Creozoth, ex-Zoic, ex-Warning
Lars "Lasse" Johansson Guitars (lead) (1987-1994, 2001-2002, 2004-present)
See also: ex-Creozoth, ex-Zoic, FAT.MO.MAC, ex-Shock Tilt

Past
Mats Ekström Drums (1984-1986)
See also: ex-Nemesis
Christian Weberyd Guitars (1984-1985)
See also: ex-Nemesis
Jonny Reinholm Guitars, Drums (1984-1985)
See also: Shock Tilt, Highlights, Jay and Jay, Mercy, The Stuff, Thore Skogman
Messiah Marcolin Vocals (1986-1991, 2001-2002, 2004-2006)
See also: ex-Colossus, ex-Memento Mori, ex-Stillborn, ex-Therion (live), ex-Mercy, ex-Requiem (Swe), ex-Rough Lizzards, ex-Sounds
Mike Wead Guitars (1987)
See also: Bibleblack, Hexenhaus, Kamlath, King Diamond, Nattas, Mercyful Fate, ex-Warchild, ex-Memento Mori, ex-Maninnya Blade, ex-The Haunted (live), ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Warning, ex-Firegod, ex-Hemisfear, ex-Kryptillusion
Thomas Vikström Vocals (1991-1994)
See also: 7days, Dark Illusion, Therion, Stormwind, ex-Enlighted, ex-Mehida, Covered Call, ex-Demon Angels, ex-Silent Memorial, ex-Tommy Vitaly, ex-Afterglow, ex-Brazen Abbot, ex-Talisman, ex-Talk of the Town, ex-Thomas Vikström, ex-Symphonic Rhapsody of Queen (live), ex-Vinnie Vincent Invasion (live)
Jejo Perkovic Drums (1997-1999)
See also: ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Gomora, ex-Mustasch
Patrik Instedt Guitars (1997-1998)
See also: ex-Abstrakt Algebra
Michael Amott Guitars (1997-1998)
See also: Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars, ex-Carnage, Black Earth, ex-Carcass, ex-Entombed (live), ex-Disaccord
Björn Flodkvist Vocals (1997-2001)
See also: ex-Enter the Hunt
Mats Ståhl Guitars (1998-1999)
See also: ex-Enter the Hunt
Carl Westholm Keyboards (1998)
See also: Jupiter Society, Leif Edling, Tiamat (live), ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Krux, CarpTree, ex-Avatarium
Tony Martin Vocals (2004)
See also: Giuntini Project, The Cage, Tony Martin, ex-Rondinelli, Silver Horses, ex-Empire, ex-Black Sabbath, ex-Bailey's Comet, ex-Blue Murder, ex-Cozy Powell's Hammer, ex-M3, ex-The Alliance, ex-The Bailey Brothers
Mats Levén Vocals (2006, 2015-2018)
See also: Aeonsgate, Cem Köksal, Ludor, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (live), ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Southpaw, ex-Krux, AB/CD, FAT.MO.MAC, ex-At Vance, ex-Fatal Force, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Firewind (live), ex-Gus G. (live), ex-Therion (live), ex-Adagio, ex-Sabbtail, ex-Capricorn, ex-Dogface, ex-Swedish Erotica, ex-Treat, ex-Anette Olzon (live), ex-Symphonic Rhapsody of Queen (live)
Robert Lowe Vocals (2006-2012)
See also: Tyrant, ex-Solitude Aeturnus, ex-Concept of God, ex-Solitude, Disciple of Doom, Gathered in Darkness, ex-Last Chapter, ex-Graven Image, ex-The Holy, ex-Muthalode (live)

Current (Live)
Marcus Jidell Guitars (2012, 2018-present)
See also: Avatarium, The Doomsday Kingdom, ex-The Ring, Marcus Jidell, ex-Evergrey, ex-Royal Hunt, ex-Pain (live), ex-Krux (live), ex-Jekyll & Hyde, ex-Kreegah, ex-Punchline, ex-Soen
Per Wiberg Keyboards (2012-present), Bass (2014-present)
See also: Spiritual Beggars, Switchblade (live), Tiamat (live), Kamchatka, King Hobo, ex-Opeth, ex-Grand Magus (live), ex-Krux (live)
Jörgen Sandström Bass (2015-present)
See also: Domedagen, The Project Hate MCMXCIX, Haystack (live), Kongh (live), Misery Loves Co. (live), ex-Grinding Death, ex-Putrefaction, ex-Torture Division, ex-Vicious Art, ex-Krux, ex-Corpse, ex-Entombed, ex-Grave, ex-Death Breath (live), ex-God Among Insects, ex-Anguish, ex-Toolshed
Lord K. Philipson Bass (2016-present), Guitars (2018-present)
See also: Domedagen, Kadaverkult, The Project Hate MCMXCIX, ex-God Among Insects, ex-House of Usher, ex-Leukemia, ex-Torture Division, ex-Misery, ex-Odyssey, ex-Dark Funeral (live), ex-Grave (live), ex-Habitat, ex-Rosicrucian

Past (Live)
Mats Levén Vocals (2006, 2012-2015)
See also: Aeonsgate, Cem Köksal, Ludor, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (live), ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Southpaw, ex-Krux, AB/CD, FAT.MO.MAC, ex-At Vance, ex-Fatal Force, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Firewind (live), ex-Gus G. (live), ex-Therion (live), ex-Adagio, ex-Sabbtail, ex-Capricorn, ex-Dogface, ex-Swedish Erotica, ex-Treat, ex-Anette Olzon (live), ex-Symphonic Rhapsody of Queen (live)
Johan Längquist Vocals (2007, 2013)
See also: ex-Jonah Quizz, Impulsia, ex-D-Project
Peter Stjärnvind Guitars (2010)
See also: Merciless, Pest, Serpent Omega, VOJD, Murder Squad, ex-Born of Fire, ex-Damnation, ex-Krux, ex-Black Trip, ex-Entombed, ex-Nifelheim, ex-Unanimated, ex-Face Down, ex-Regurgitate, ex-Loud Pipes
Olle Dahlstedt Drums (2013, 2014)
See also: Entombed A.D., ex-Entombed, ex-Misery Loves Co. (live)

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