CANDLEMASS announce one-off world exclusive gig with MESSIAH MARCOLIN!

Published February 1 2025 at 13:50

CANDLEMASS has just announced a one-off world exclusive performance featuring former vocalist Messiah Marcolin!  This will be the first (and only) time in over 20 years that Messiah has performed live with the band.

Candlemass, a pioneering band in the Doom Metal genre, was formed in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1985 by bassist and primary songwriter Leif Edling. Drawing inspiration from Black Sabbath's slow and heavy riffing, Candlemass became known for defining the "epic doom metal" style. Among their many line-ups over the years, the periods featuring iconic vocalist Messiah Marcolin (1987-1991 and briefly in 2002-2006) stand as the most revered by fans and critics alike, marking some of the band's most influential and memorable works.

Messiah Marcolin's theatrical presence, operatic delivery, and contribution to Candlemass's classic era made him an indelible figure in heavy metal history. The band's works with him remain some of the most influential albums in doom metal, shaping generations of musicians and fans who revere Candlemass as true legends of the genre.

Now, for a 3rd time, CANDLEMASS will perform with Messiah Marcolin as the frontman for a one-off performance at the premiere edition of the Rock Hard Festival in Athens, Greece in September of 2025.

Other bands confirmed for the new 2-day festival so far are:

- GUS G. & FRIENDS

- THE CRYPT

- ROY KHAN & TORE OSTBY of CONCEPTION

8 more artists are to be added to the bill over the coming weeks.

Tickets for this world exclusive performance will be available starting next week:

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