Candlemass is about to reunite with basic vocalist Messiah Marcolin for a one-off present on the Rock Exhausting Competition in Greece this September. Marcolin initially sang for Candlemass between 1986 and 1991, after which once more between 2002 and 2006. Marcolin sang on 4 basic Candlemass data – Dusk in 1987, Historical Desires in 1988, Tales of Creation in 1989, and Candlemass in 2005.
And no, Marcolin and Candlemass will not lengthen their reunion past this particular one-off present. In accordance with Candlemass bassist and chief Leif Edling in a brand new video message to followers, that is it.
“ Good day, all people. That is Leif Edling from Candlemass. We’re celebrating 40 years as a band this yr, and there will probably be lots of happenings. And a type of will probably be a stay gig with Messiah Marcolin in Athens on the Rock Exhausting Competition on September 13. In order that will probably be a blast, positively,” stated Edling.
“There will probably be one present and one present solely. No recordings, no excursions, nothing extra, only one present. And I am certain it will likely be a unbelievable occasion. And remember our new EP, the Black Star EP. So test it out. Great things. And take care. And see you quickly on the highway someplace.”
Ticketing info is available here via Rock Hard Greece’s website. Candlemass is about to have fun their 40th anniversary with a four-track EP dubbed Black Star, due out Might 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 “Endlessly My Queen”. The EP will probably be accessible 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.
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