Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | June 10, 1986 |
| Genres | Doom Metal |
| Labels | Black Dragon Records |
| Length | 43:04 |
| Ranked | #12 for 1986 , #349 all-time |
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Epicus Doomicus Metallicus Information
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | video | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Solitude | 5:37 | 95 | 9 | ||
| 2. | Demons Gate | 9:12 | 93.8 | 8 | ||
| 3. | Crystal Ball | 5:21 | 95.6 | 8 | Audio | |
| 4. | Black Stone Wielder | 7:36 | 91.9 | 8 | ||
| 5. | Under the Oak | 6:55 | 90 | 8 | ||
| 6. | A Sorcerer's Pledge | 8:20 | 92.5 | 8 | Audio |
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Line-up (members)
- Mats "Mappe" Björkman : Guitars
- Leif Edling : Bass, Lyrics, Songwriting
- Mats Ekström : Drums
Guest / additional musicians
- Johan Längquist : Vocals
- Cille Svenson : Additional Vocals on 'A Sorcerer's Pledge'
- Klas Bergwall : Guitars
Production staff / artist
- Mike Lind : Remastering
- Jeanette Andersson : Layout (re-issue)
- Ragne "Valhalla Warrior" Wahlquist : Engineering, Co-Producer
- Eric Larnoy : Back Cover Painting
- Uffe Magnusson : Photography
Recorded at Thunderload Studios.
Original vinyl release on Black Dragon Records. Concurrent US release licensed to Leviathan Records.
A ''half live'' version video was made for ''Solitude'', with Messiah Marcolin on vocals.
Remastered version re-released by Powerline Records in 2002 as 2CD in a slipcase with metallic/white design.
The bonus CD is Live In Birmingham and was recorded in ... See More
Original vinyl release on Black Dragon Records. Concurrent US release licensed to Leviathan Records.
A ''half live'' version video was made for ''Solitude'', with Messiah Marcolin on vocals.
Remastered version re-released by Powerline Records in 2002 as 2CD in a slipcase with metallic/white design.
The bonus CD is Live In Birmingham and was recorded in ... See More
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Epicus Doomicus Metallicus Reviews
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Date : Apr 1, 2020
Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. The name carries immense weight, even before hearing what lies therein. Often given the title of the greatest Doom Metal album of all time, bandleader Leif Edling carries the band with immense riff-writing prowess, and Johan Längqvist wields a powerful, epic operatic bellow. Here, he sets the now solidified trope of epic vocals in Trad Doom. His voice was very unique at the time, being capable hitting highs and lows and everything in between, but always remaining melodic and full of vibrato. The riffs here are reminiscent of early Sabbath, but heavier, groovier, and better.
Epicus Doomicus Metallicus has no shortage of quality riffs and vocals, and in fact, there is absolutely no filler to be found. Something Candlemass hadn’t expanded on for Doom, however, was the mood and atmosphere. The songs here remain rather generic worshippings of demons, god, and death in general, and apart from some nice acoustic sections, there is no variation in style or sound. Candlemass are no doubt gods at what they do, which is play straightforward Trad Doom. Unfortunately, to call this the greatest Doom Metal album of all time when the genre has expanded into something so much more than straightforward slow metal is rather unfounded.
Epicus Doomicus Metallicus has no shortage of quality riffs and vocals, and in fact, there is absolutely no filler to be found. Something Candlemass hadn’t expanded on for Doom, however, was the mood and atmosphere. The songs here remain rather generic worshippings of demons, god, and death in general, and apart from some nice acoustic sections, there is no variation in style or sound. Candlemass are no doubt gods at what they do, which is play straightforward Trad Doom. Unfortunately, to call this the greatest Doom Metal album of all time when the genre has expanded into something so much more than straightforward slow metal is rather unfounded.
1 likeEpicus Doomicus Metallicus Comments
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Jan 19, 2024
아 진짜 좋다. 엄청난 연극을 보는 느낌인데 들을 동안은 엄청나게 몰입해서 듣게 된다. 보컬의 역량도 엄청나게 뛰어나며 기타도 메탈의 근본적인 부분을 잘 연주해준다. 모든 악기가 시원시원하게 잘 들리며 몰입감이 장난이 아니다...
5 likes
May 24, 2022
This album evoked a feeling in me that can only be described as one of sheer doom. I can't pick my favorite track as I like all of them so much.
1 likeSep 18, 2021
One of the best metal voices, with incredible riffs. A true pioneer.
3 likesDec 19, 2015
이 시기에 이런 분위기의 앨범이 나왔다는 사실이 놀라울 따름이다.. 물론 연주와 편곡도 더할 나위 없이 훌륭하다.. 특히 "Solitude"는 지금 들어도 온몸에 전율이 흐른다..
2 likesJul 24, 2015
Isn't this amazing? The quality of riffwork is sky high. Couple that with lengthy Doom Metal verses and what do you get? A timeless classic!
2 likes
Mar 5, 2013
výborný debut, hutné melodické a epické riffy, naliehavý melodický spev + doplnenie a akustické a klávesové pasáže
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Candlemass Discography
| Album | Type | Release date | Rating | Votes | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Epicus Doomicus Metallicus | Album | Jun 10, 1986 | 92.4 | 25 | 1 |
| Nightfall | Album | Nov 9, 1987 | 93.1 | 22 | 2 |
| Ancient Dreams | Album | Nov 23, 1988 | 87.5 | 8 | 2 |
| Tales of Creation | Album | Dec 31, 1989 | 89.4 | 10 | 1 |
| Candlemass - Live | Live | Jun 9, 1990 | 90.3 | 4 | 0 |
| Chapter VI | Album | May 25, 1992 | 91.3 | 4 | 0 |
| Sjunger Sigge Fürst | EP | May 1993 | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Dactylis Glomerata | Album | Apr 13, 1998 | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Wiz | EP | Jul 1998 | - | 0 | 0 |
| From the 13th Sun | Album | Sep 6, 1999 | 76.7 | 3 | 0 |
| Doomed for Live - Reunion 2002 | Live | Jan 20, 2003 | 90 | 4 | 0 |
| Candlemass | Album | May 3, 2005 | 86 | 5 | 0 |
| King of the Grey Islands | Album | Jun 22, 2007 | 89 | 5 | 0 |
| Lucifer Rising | EP | Oct 2, 2008 | 85 | 1 | 0 |
| Death Magic Doom | Album | Apr 3, 2009 | 87.2 | 5 | 2 |
| No Sleep 'til Athens | Live | 2010 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Ashes to Ashes | Live | Apr 23, 2010 | 80 | 1 | 0 |
| Don't Fear the Reaper | EP | Dec 18, 2010 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Psalms for the Dead | Album | Jun 8, 2012 | 88.3 | 3 | 0 |
| Epicus Doomicus Metallicus - Live at Roadburn 2011 | Live | Jul 12, 2013 | 90 | 2 | 0 |
| Death Thy Lover | EP | Jun 3, 2016 | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| House of Doom | EP | May 25, 2018 | 90 | 1 | 0 |
| The Door to Doom | Album | Feb 22, 2019 | 91.7 | 3 | 0 |
| The Pendulum | EP | Mar 27, 2020 | 90 | 1 | 0 |
| Sweet Evil Sun | Album | Nov 18, 2022 | 85 | 7 | 0 |
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