Candlemass – Ancient Dreams – Vinyl LP

Coloured Vinyl, Reissue, Anniversary Edition, Limited Edition

MARKING 35 YEARS, THE CLASSIC SLAB OF PURE 80’s DOOM METAL FROM THE SWEDISH LEGENDS – PRESENTED ON LIMITED GREEN MARBLE-EFFECT VINYL.

Candlemass was formed by bassist & songwriter Leif Edling in Stockholm, Sweden in 1984 & is well known for its epic doom metal, having a great influence over a generation of the genre’s subsequent greats such as Paradise Lost & My Dying Bride – Candlemass themselves taking a large influence from Black Sabbath.

‘Ancient Dreams’ was Candlemass’ third album, released in 1988 & it featured a natural progression of slow-mid tempo epic arrangements from their previous release, ‘Nightfall’ – perhaps even more distinction between slow & faster parts – with the unique tones & unmistakable voice of Messiah Marcolin still dominating proceedings on this pure doom metal classic.

With a perfect balance between melody & sheer heaviness, it is still debatable as to whether this is the ultimate Candlemass & therefore greatest doom metal album of all time, with some giving this particular title preference over the seminal ‘Nightfall’ album. ‘Ancient Dreams’ was produced by Leif Edling & Candlemass & was recorded at Stockholm Recording studios in 1988.

Marking 35 years since release, this edition of ‘Ancient Dreams’ is presented on limited green marble-effect vinyl, featuring the original cover art.

1. Mirror Mirror
2. A Cry From the Crypt
3. Darkness In Paradise
4. Incarnation of Evil
5. Bearer of Pain
6. Ancient Dreams
7. The Bells of Acheron
8. Epistle No. 81