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Candlemass announce 35th anniversary reissue of ‘Epicus Doomicus Metallicus’

Written by Johnson Stephen on February 3, 2022

candlemass epicus album reissue candlemass band promo Candlemass are to release a 35th anniversary re-issue of their album ‘Epicus Doomicus Metallicus’ via Peaceville on 3rd June 2022.

Now, marking 35 years of the iconic debut, this Candlemas endorsed, deluxe triple vinyl release includes a new remastered red version of the album itself, as well as a collection of Candlemass’ essential 1985 recordings preceding the ‘Epicus’ session in the form of the ‘Witchcraft’ demo plus the OAL studio recordings and completed by the band’s Upplands Väsb rehearsal from November of 1985.

Each vinyl is presented with its own sleeve, with the ‘Epicus Doomicus Metallicus’ LP containing a layout closely reflecting the original edition, with images used on its initial pressings. The set also includes an 8 page 12” booklet with images from the era and accompanying text, plus A2 poster as well as a handwritten letter print from founder/bassist Leif Edling.

“’Epicus’ was our first and perhaps also the best. I have no clue what we did there in the studio deep under the Stockholm subway, but some sort of magic was created. This is a record I would gladly be buried with!” says Leif Edling

Pre-orders available now exclusively from the Peaceville label stores here https://burningshed.com/store/peaceville/candlemass_epicus-doomicus-metallicus_triple-coloured-vinyl

Watch the trailer for ‘Epicus Doomicus Metallicus’ 3LP set here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHtukzey6Qk