Candlemass and Carcass

Carcass is a death metal band with a signature sound spanning over three decades. Known for releases like the EP Despicable and the album Torn Arteries, the group recorded material across England and Sweden, cementing their legacy in extreme music.

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.