An epic-doom peak of operatic vocals and crushing riffs. Grand and beloved. A genre cornerstone. The album that extends the run rather than resting on it.
On vinyl: Many '80s records have had strong reissue programmes — check for a recently mastered version.
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More from Candlemass — where to go next
If you have Nightfall, these are the Candlemass records worth reaching for next.
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Epicus Doomicus Metallicus1986 · MetalStart here
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Nightfall1987 · you're viewing this oneEssential
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