Shocking news! “Epicus Doomicus Metallicus” singer Johan Langquist is back in Candlemass, after a 32 year hiatus replacing Mats Levén, who’s been with the band since 2012.
This is right in the middle of recording the new album. What happened?
Says the band:
“We wanted to find our way back to the roots of Candlemass, back to the soul and essence of the band. Johan Langquist is back and we hope this will give us some new energy and kickstart the heart of doom again. We don’t know if it will last 10 more years or even 5, but if it will give us just another year of having fun and playing the music that we love so much, it will be a blast! The circle is closed, Johan is back!”...
Mats Levén stated:
“First, let me salute all the fans in Europe, South/Latin America, North America and Japan for coming to our shows during the last six years. It’s been a true privilege and joy playing for you all - thank you! Also, a big thanks to our crew, promotors and every musician filling in whenever it was necessary. I especially want to mention Per Wiberg (bass/keyboard), who’s done quite a few Candlemass shows and also been a splendid room mate - thanks amigo. "Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it"”...
More news will follow soon...
Line-up:
Leif Edling: Bass
Mats “Mappe” Björkman: Guitars
Jan Lindh: Drums
Lars “Lasse” Johansson: Guitars
Johan Langquist: Vocals
Weblinks:
www.candlemass.se
www.facebook.com/candlemass
This is right in the middle of recording the new album. What happened?
Says the band:
“We wanted to find our way back to the roots of Candlemass, back to the soul and essence of the band. Johan Langquist is back and we hope this will give us some new energy and kickstart the heart of doom again. We don’t know if it will last 10 more years or even 5, but if it will give us just another year of having fun and playing the music that we love so much, it will be a blast! The circle is closed, Johan is back!”...
Mats Levén stated:
“First, let me salute all the fans in Europe, South/Latin America, North America and Japan for coming to our shows during the last six years. It’s been a true privilege and joy playing for you all - thank you! Also, a big thanks to our crew, promotors and every musician filling in whenever it was necessary. I especially want to mention Per Wiberg (bass/keyboard), who’s done quite a few Candlemass shows and also been a splendid room mate - thanks amigo. "Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it"”...
More news will follow soon...
Line-up:
Leif Edling: Bass
Mats “Mappe” Björkman: Guitars
Jan Lindh: Drums
Lars “Lasse” Johansson: Guitars
Johan Langquist: Vocals
Weblinks:
www.candlemass.se
www.facebook.com/candlemass