Swedish godfathers of epic doom Candlemass is about to rejoice their fortieth anniversary with a four-track EP dubbed Black Star, due out Could 9.
Black Star options two brand-new songs alongside two cowl variations of timeless classics – Black Sabbath‘s iconic “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” and a rendition of Pentagram‘s basic “Without end My Queen”. The EP will probably be obtainable in numerous codecs, together with a strictly restricted vinyl version that includes a 12-page vinyl booklet, an A3 poster, and a tote bag. Pre-orders are available here.
“Not all bands get to see their 40th birthday and it actually hasn’t been a straightforward journey,” mentioned Candlemass mastermind Leif Edling. “However many ups and downs later, we stand right here as survivors, veterans even… a bit scarred maybe? Nonetheless prepared although to unleash one other piece of doom-laden metallic upon an unsuspecting world. You need to do one thing whenever you flip 40, proper? Anyway, as all the time, it has been enjoyable recording some new stuff in addition to masking a few outdated favorites.”
Candlemass additionally has the next European tour dates lined up.
6/20 21 DE Daun Rengen Der Detze Rockt
6/25 NO Oslo Tons of Rock
7/4 TR Istanbul Headbangers Weekend
7/20 IT Cremona Luppolo In Rock Pageant
7/30-8/2 NO Bergen Past the Gates Pageant
8/8 FI Helsinki Helsinki Metallic Pageant
8/8 BE Kortrijk Alcatraz
9/12 GR Athens Rock Arduous Pageant
11/1 SE Stockholm Berns
12/6 UK Wolverhampton Bloodstock Winter Gathering
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