10 Greatest Doom Metal Albums Of All Time

by Christopher Jennings

1. Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus

candlemassTrack List: 1. Solitude 2. Demon's Gate 3. Crystal Ball 4. Black Stone Wielder 5. Under the Oak 6. A Sorcerer's Pledge Recommended Track: ALL OF IT! Epicus Doomicus Metallicus is a monumental record, staggeringly heavy, yet balanced by Johan Lanquist mournful, baritone vocals (strangely, his only appearance on a Candlemass record). Released at a time when their contemporaries were playing at breakneck speeds and screaming in a high-pitched frenzy, Candlemass differed drastically and embraced sluggish, doomy riffs and a style that was all their own; make no mistake, this is Doom Metal distilled to its purest essence, exhibiting a courageous, pioneer spirit which challenged convention at every step. Unfairly ignored on release, many subsequent re-issues saw the record finally gaining deserved recognition for its epic feel and a heaviness that defies description. Epicus Doomicus Metallicus is the classic Doom Metal album and we should all worship at the feet of these riff writers par excellence. Agree? Disagree? What's your favourite Doom Metal album of all time? Let us know in the comments section below.
 
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