Candlemass with Primitive Man and Morne

May 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM · Middle East - Downstairs, Cambridge, MA Middle East - Downstairs, Cambridge, MA

May 24

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Candlemass

2 concerts

Candlemass, formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1984, pioneered epic doom metal. Known for thunderous riffs and operatic vocals, their debut "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" defined the genre. They are one of the "big four of doom metal." Popular songs include "Solitude" and "At the Gallows End." Their album "Candlemass" earned a Swedish Grammy, and "The Door to Doom" received a Grammy nomination, featuring Tony Iommi. Their EP "Black Star" was released in 2025.

Primitive Man

5 concerts

Primitive Man, originating from Denver, Colorado in 2012, is an American doom, sludge, and black metal band. They are known for an intensely heavy, abrasive, and nihilistic sound, delivering crushing riffs and a suffocating atmosphere. Notable albums include "Caustic" (2017), "Immersion" (2020), and "Observance" (2025). They also collaborated with Full of Hell on "Suffocating Hallucination" (2023).