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Candlemass Signs With Napalm Records, Begins Work On Final Studio Album

posted Oct 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM by CROMCarl.  (9 Comments)

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Legendary doom metal masters Candlemass have inked a deal with Austria's Napalm Records, and the band is currently writing material for a final album. An announcement from Napalm Records reads as follows:

"Napalm Records is very proud to announce that the legendary Swedish doom metal legend Candlemass has joined their ranks. The band is currently working on material for their farewell album, which is tentatively scheduled for a spring 2012 release."

Candlemass commented on the signing: "Now it is official, Swedish doom 'meisters' Candlemass have signed with Austrian Napalm Records for their 11th and last studio album. The band is very happy and excited about this and are looking forward to work with such a great and growing label as Napalm, home of cool bands like Monster Magnet, Karma To Burn, and Isole."

More details on the final studio release are expected soon.

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9 Comments on "Candlemass Signs With Napalm Records For Final LP"

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1. BrokenFace writes:

f*** there final album? these guys have been going so long my dad listens to them.
Ive never had the pleasure but heard alot of good things

# Oct 14, 2011 @ 8:04 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. WorLord writes:

Last?

LAST album?

WAT

# Oct 14, 2011 @ 12:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. CROMCarl writes:

Yeah.....I know - devastatingly sad!

# Oct 14, 2011 @ 4:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. adace1 writes:

Death Magic Doom was a masterpiece. I hope they go out with a bang that can rival or perhaps even surpass that.

# Oct 14, 2011 @ 4:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. wilco writes:

damm last album love these guys

# Oct 15, 2011 @ 9:43 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. ZMA writes:

I never listened to this band really but this will be sad for many people I'm sure.

# Oct 15, 2011 @ 1:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. The_Avant_Garde writes:

what is also unfortunate is that the album is going to issued through Napalm Records, which will make it alot harder for people in smaller cities to find through their usual outlets. indie shops will be the way to go on this one. im sure the album will be great though!

# Oct 15, 2011 @ 4:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. StillI'mSad writes:

I'm very sad about this. Rob Lowe wasn't my favorite Candlemass singer, but I rather have Candlemass w/ Rob Lowe than no Candlemass at all. I hope that Leif will make Krux his primary band after Candlemass is done. Mats Levén is a beast.

# Oct 18, 2011 @ 2:24 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. jjj writes:

Hm...calling it their last in advance? A clever marketing tactic, perhaps? Anyway, +1 for Krux becoming the primary band.

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