The Doomsday Kingdom
Formed: 2015
From:
Stockholm,
Sweden
Last Known Status: Active
Latest The Doomsday Kingdom News
Below is our complete The Doomsday Kingdom news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Leif Edling Plays Favorite Bass Riffs
Last week, The Doomsday Kingdom released a self-titled debut album via Nuclear Blast Records, unveiling eight haunting doom metal tracks with a pinch of NWOBHM.
Today, the band's mastermind Leif Edling plays through some of his all-time favorite bass riffs, including the works of Lee, Butler and Daisley. Find out which one Leif thinks is "bloody unbelievable" in the player below.
The Doomsday Kingdom Posts Track Breakdown
A few days remain until doomsday arrives: the self-titled debut album from The Doomsday Kingdom will descend upon mankind and deliver eight haunting doom metal tracks with a pinch of NWOBHM.
Today, the band's mastermind Leif Edling unveils a second track-by-track feature, in which he talks about the background of "The Sceptre," the uptempo single "Hand Of Hell," dramatic "The Silence," and the album's closing track, "The God Particle."
1. Silent Kingdom
2. Never Machine
3. A Spoonful of Darkness
4. See You Tomorrow
5. The Sceptre (see lyric video here)
6. Hand of Hell (streaming here)
7. The Silence
8. The God Particle More...
The Doomsday Kingdom Guides The "Hand Of Hell"
Swedish doom act The Doomsday Kingdom, the brainchild of Candlemass founder Leif Edling and featuring Wolf vocalist Niklas Stålvind and Avatarium/ex-Evergrey guitarist Marcus Jidell, released a lyric video for the new song "Hand of Hell." The song will appear on the band's full length self-titled debut coming via Nuclear Blast Records on March 31st.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Silent Kingdom
2. Never Machine
3. A Spoonful of Darkness
4. See You Tomorrow
5. The Sceptre (see lyric video here)
6. Hand of Hell
7. The Silence
8. The God Particle
Check out "Hand of Hell" here: More...
The Doomsday Kingdom Discusses Band Lineup
On April 7th, the self-titled debut album from The Doomsday Kingdom will descend upon mankind and unveil eight haunting doom metal tracks with a pinch of NWOBHM.
Today, mastermind Leif Edling reveals the third album trailer and discusses how he completed the band's line up with singer Niklas Stålvind, guitarist Marcus Jidell, and drummer Andreas 'Habo' Johansson.
"The Doomsday Kingdom" is set to drop on March 31st via Nuclear Blast Records and sports the following track listing:
1. Silent Kingdom
2. Never Machine
3. A Spoonful of Darkness
4. See You Tomorrow
5. The Sceptre (see lyric video here)
6. Hand of Hell
7. The Silence
8. The God Particle
The Doomsday Kingdom Posts Second Trailer
Swedish doom act The Doomsday Kingdom, the brainchild of Candlemass founder Leif Edling and featuring Wolf vocalist Niklas Stålvind and Avatarium/ex-Evergrey guitarist Marcus Jidell, issued a second in a series of trailer clips for the upcoming self-titled full length debut record.
"The Doomsday Kingdom" is set to drop on March 31st via Nuclear Blast Records and sports the following track listing:
1. Silent Kingdom
2. Never Machine
3. A Spoonful of Darkness
4. See You Tomorrow
5. The Sceptre (see lyric video here)
6. Hand of Hell
7. The Silence
8. The God Particle
In the clip, Edling talks about the songwriting process. Check it out here: More...
The Doomday Kingdom Issues Trailer For New LP
Swedish doom act The Doomsday Kingdom, the brainchild of Candlemass founder Leif Edling and featuring Wolf vocalist Niklas Stålvind and Avatarium/ex-Evergrey guitarist Marcus Jidell, issued a trailer for the upcoming self-titled full length debut record.
"The Doomsday Kingdom" is set to drop on March 31st via Nuclear Blast Records and sports the following track listing:
1. Silent Kingdom
2. Never Machine
3. A Spoonful of Darkness
4. See You Tomorrow
5. The Sceptre (see lyric video here)
6. Hand of Hell
7. The Silence
8. The God Particle More...
The Doomsday Kingdom Issues Track-By-Track
The Doomsday Kingdom will release mesmerizing debut EP "Never Machine" and invite you to be part of a new doom metal era on November 25th.
Today Candlemass virtuoso and The Doomsday Kingdom mastermind Leif Edling reveals more details about the four new songs. In this second first track-by-track feature, he speaks about "Zodiac City" and "The Whispering" with these comments:
"'Zodiac City' is my interpretation of 'The Zodiac' and what he did in and outside of San Francisco in 1969. I really like this song and alot of people have asked me why it won't be on the album. The simple answer is that I can't have all the EP songs on the album. There is plenty of great stuff on the full length and I can't feature the entire EP there. But it's a cool song, and Niklas does a great job on it. Especially the last chorus sends shivers down the spine!"
"'The Whispering' is a soft ballad, and one of my favourites," he adds. "Wonderful keys by Dr Carl who creates an epic atmosphere on this track. In the future I can definitely see myself re-do the "Whispering" with a full orchestra or do it live in a basement bar somewhere just with an acoustic guitar..."
At Roadburn in April 2017, the band will play a first-ever performance with the recovered Leif Edling live on stage. Don't miss this gloomy happening.
Leif Edling Issues Track-By-Track Commentary
The masters of the catacombs from The Doomsday Kingdom release their mesmerizing new EP "Never Machine" on November 25th, Today Candlemass' virtuoso Leif Edling reveals more details about these four new songs. In this first track-by-track feature, he invites you into the darkest corners of doom metal.
"'Never Machine' is the first track on the EP," Leif explains. "It is also the very first song that I wrote for The Doomsday Kingdom. It starts with a riff à la Black Sabbath and takes off into doomier territories with the haunting chorus and the extra heavy outro! I must also mention Marcus Jidell's blitzering solo. First Lips from Anvil was supposed to come down to the Ghostward studio in Stockholm and do his thing with it, but it should have been too tight for him time-wise because of the Anvil show in Stockholm the same day. So Marcus did it instead and I totally love it!
"'The Sceptre' is the second track on the EP. I've said many things about this song already, so I thought I should mention a couple of things that you don't already know. This is the demo version of it, right?! On the album version, 'The Sceptre' is a bit re-arranged. There's a couple of more harmony guitars added on it as well. We also have some people guesting: In the mid 'classical' solo part, we included a mellotron that is played by one of this country's best mello-players, who's name I will disclose later on... Same thing with the long end solo. One of my all time heroes and musical influences was kind enough to put his guitar and stamp on here to make this song very special! Lovely solo, lovely bloke!" More...
Leif Edling Discusses New Band
Led by Candlemass' Leif Edling, The Doomsday Kingdom's demo EP "Never Machine" will be out on November 25th. However, this is only the beginning of a new reign of doom metal.
"I'm so happy that things are moving in the right direction for The Doomsday Kingdom!", Doomfather Leif comments. "I've been putting my heart and soul into the new EP and album for about two and a half years now. So it's very relieving to finally see an end to all the work. Soon the world will hear the sound of the catacombs coming to life!"
He goes on to say, "I'm currently doing the final touches to the album. It is recorded, mixed and mastered, and has come out absolutely fantastic! Just a few graphic things left with photos, booklet etc. and then it will be ready. I'm very proud of this album! It sounds so good, therefore the visual aspect has to be just as great, when it sees the light of day in March next year! In the meantime, I hope people will enjoy the EP ‘Never Machine’. It's rough, it's raw, it's direct! It gives a hint of what's coming!" More...
The Doomsday Kingdom Unsheaths "The Sceptre"
The Doomsday Kingdom - the new band from Candlemass/Avatarium mastermind Leif Edling and featuring Wolf vocalist Niklas Stålvind - released a lyric video for the new song "The Sceptre." The song appears on the upcoming debut EP "Never Machine," which drops via Nuclear Blast Records on November 25th. Pre-orders can be made at this location.
The track list for the EP is:
1. Never Machine
2. The Sceptre
3. Zodiac City
4. The Whispering More...
Headline News
The Doomsday Kingdom To Debut At Roadburn
Doom-heads rejoice! Leif Edling, the master bassist and songwriter behind Candlemass, will bring his new project The Doomsday Kingdom to play a first show at Roadburn 2017 on Sunday, April 23rd, at Het Patronaat!
Edling’s legacy is second to none in doom. For over 30 years he has crafted songs that find vibrancy in darkness, life within the morose, and explored grand miseries that have influenced two generations of bands from around the world.
Working with vocalist Niklas Stålvind when not handling those duties himself, Edling now presents the "Never Machine" demo EP on November 25th.
“After hosting Candlemass and Avatarium in years past, we are thrilled to have The Doomsday Kingdom making a debut on stage – the first time playing live anywhere!” exclaims Walter Roadburn. “There could not be a better setting than Het Patronaat for what’s sure to be a pilgrimage of doom for Roadburners from around the world. Don’t miss it!” More...