The band’s second album, "Tales of Creation," cemented their status as titans of doom metal, delivering a raw, unvarnished sound that would influence the genre for decades.
- Recorded at Thunderload Studios in Stockholm with producer Tomas Skogsberg, the album features artwork by Thomas Cole, reimagined by Johan Egerkrans. It charted at number 16 on the Swedish charts. The album was re-recorded by the band in 2001 as "Introducing Stockholm Marathon."
- The album was originally released on September 25, 1989, by Music for Nations. It is a seminal work in the doom metal genre. The album was released on CD, LP, and cassette.
- "Tales of Creation" was the first Candlemass album to feature guitarist Lars Johansson. He would go on to play on all subsequent albums until 1994. The album was reissued in 2006 with bonus tracks.
Candlemass is a Swedish doom metal band formed in 1984. They are considered pioneers of the genre, known for their heavy riffs and epic, often melancholic, song structures. 1989 saw Candlemass at a creative peak, following up their seminal debut with another powerful statement in the doom metal landscape.
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