Doom Legends Candlemass Reveal Heavy Title Track From New EP, “Black Star”!

Grammy-nominated doom pioneers CANDLEMASS have unveiled the title track of their upcoming EP, Black Star, out May 9, 2025 via Napalm Records! The EP impressively marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary band.

“Black Star” seamlessly merges haunting melodies with deeply introspective lyrics, brought to life by the inimitable voice of Johan Längqvist. Written by genre-defying mastermind Leif Edling, it delves into themes of existential struggle, temptation, and the allure of darkness - an intense atmosphere imbued with CANDLEMASS’ signature sound. The single arrives with a dark, atmospheric music video. Place your pre-orders on the new EP now and check out the video below!

CANDLEMASS comments:

“‘Black Star‘ is the big heavy track. Contains a bit of everything, Melodic verse, monolithic riff, up-tempo Sabbathy mid part, grand ending a 'la Rainbow!.”

Watch the Official Music Video for “Black Star” HERE:

Swedish godfathers of epic doom CANDLEMASS honor their 40th anniversary of pioneering the genre with a four-track EP, Black Star. Packed with canyon-deep riffs, the genre-defying band unveils two brand-new songs alongside two cover versions of timeless classics.

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CANDLEMASS Live 2025

• 20.-21.06.25 DE – Daun Rengen / Der Detze Rockt
• 25.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons of Rock
• 04.07.25 TR – Istanbul / Headbangers Weekend
• 20.07.25 IT – Cremona / Luppolo In Rock Festival
• 30.07.-02.08.25 NO – Bergen / Beyond the Gates Festival
• 08.-09.08.25 FI – Helsinki / Helsinki Metal Festival
• 08.-10.08.25 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz
• 12.-13.09.25 GR – Athens / Rock Hard Festival
• 01.11.25 SE – Stockholm / Berns
• 06.12.25 UK – Wolverhampton / Bloodstock Winter Gathering