CANDLEMASS has announced its first US dates for 2023! The band will embark on a west coast tour in support of their new album, ‘Sweet Evil Sun,’ released on November 18 via Napalm Records. See all dates below! The upcoming week-long tour will begin on March 10 in Seattle, WA, and conclude on March 17 in San Diego, CA.

CANDLEMASS is one of the most influential epic doom metal bands of all time, having paved the way for a new sound and subgenre. After disbanding in 1994, they returned to action with their self-titled album in 2005 and have since released four studio albums. Sweet Evil Sun’ marks their ninth full-length release and the ultimate return of their classic sound. Fans can expect a mix of new songs alongside their timeless classics when catching them live next year.

CANDLEMASS’s 2023 tour comes hot on the heels of their recent 30th-anniversary celebrations, which saw the band play a series of sold-out shows and festivals across Europe. The tour will also feature support from special guests to be announced later.

CANDLEMASS – 2023 West Coast Tour Dates with Special Guests…

3/10 Seattle, WA @ Substation

3/11 Portland, OR @ Star Theater

3/14 San Francisco, CA @ DNA

3/16 Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

3/17 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

Candlemass is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1984. The band’s original lineup consisted of vocalist Johan Längqvist, guitarists Mats Björkman and Lars Johansson, bassist Leif Edling, and drummer Matz Ekström.

Candlemass is known for its epic doom metal sound, which features heavy riffs, melodic guitar solos, and powerful vocals. The band’s lyrics often explore themes of death, loss, and the occult.

Candlemass released its debut album, “Epicus Doomicus Metallicus,” in 1986. The album was a critical and commercial success and is considered a classic of the doom metal genre. The band followed up with the album “Nightfall” in 1987, which also received critical acclaim.

In the 1990s, Candlemass underwent several lineup changes, with Edling remaining as the only constant member. The band released several more albums throughout the decade, including “Chapter VI” (1992) and “Dactylis Glomerata” (1998).

In the 2000s, Candlemass reformed with a new lineup featuring Längqvist on vocals and Edling on bass. The band released several more albums, including “Candlemass” (2005) and “Death Magic Doom” (2009), which received positive reviews from critics.

Candlemass has had a significant influence on the doom metal genre and is often credited with helping to define the sound of epic doom metal. The band continues to tour and perform to this day, and its music continues to be celebrated worldwide by metal fans.