Candlemass Celebrate Four Decades of Doom by Announcing New ‘Black Star’ EP

Forty years is a long time to do anything. Surviving 40 years in the music industry? That’s insane. But Swedish epic doom masters Candlemass have managed that feat and to celebrate, they’ve announced a brand new EP that’s coming out this May.

Set for release on May 9 via Napalm Records, the new EP titled Black Star is comprised of two brand new songs and covers of Black Sabbath’s “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” and Pentagram’s “Queen My Queen”. Noting the momentous occasion, Candlemass’ Leif Edling reflected on the decades that made up Candlemass’ history.

“Not all bands get to see their 40th birthday and it certainly hasn’t been an easy ride. But many ups and downs later, we stand here as survivors, veterans even… a bit scarred perhaps? Still ready though to unleash another piece of doom-laden metal upon an unsuspecting world. You have to do something when you turn 40, right? Anyway, as always, it’s been fun recording some new stuff as well as covering a couple of old favorites.”

Black Star comes out on May 9 via Napalm Records, but you can preorder your copy today.