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CANDLEMASS Reunites With Messiah Marcolin For One-Off Performance At Rock Hard Festival Greece

Legendary Doom Metal Band CANDLEMASS Reunites with Messiah Marcolin at Rock Hard Festival Greece 2025

CANDLEMASS, the legendary pioneers of doom metal, have announced a monumental reunion with their iconic former frontman, Messiah Marcolin , for a special one-off performance at Rock Hard Festival Greece 2025 . This exclusive event will take place in Athens, Greece, on September 12-13, 2025 , marking a historic moment for metal fans worldwide.

Messiah Marcolin Returns to CANDLEMASS After Nearly Two Decades

Marcolin, known for his operatic and powerful vocal style, last performed with CANDLEMASS in 2006 , a year after the release of their self-titled album . Over the years, CANDLEMASS has featured several vocalists, including Robert Lowe (SOLITUDE AETURNUS), Mats Levén (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION), and Johan Längqvist , the original voice behind their seminal debut Epicus Doomicus Metallicus .

A Historic Event for Doom Metal Fans

This one-night-only performance at Rock Hard Festival Greece 2025 will be a must-see event. Marcolin's theatrical stage presence and commanding vocals defined CANDLEMASS’s golden era, particularly on classic albums like Nightfall (1987), Ancient Dreams (1988), and Tales of Creation (1989). His return to the stage with CANDLEMASS will be a major highlight for doom metal enthusiasts.

The Reunion That Fans Have Been Waiting For

Speculation of a reunion was ignited in October 2022 , when Messiah Marcolin and Mats "Mappe" Björkman joined Canadian metal legends ANVIL on stage in Stockholm, Sweden , for a performance of "Metal On Metal" . This was the first time in 16 years that Marcolin and Björkman had performed together, leading to anticipation for a full reunion.

CANDLEMASS’s Legacy in Doom Metal

In past interviews, Marcolin has acknowledged CANDLEMASS’s influence on doom metal, citing BLACK SABBATH as a primary inspiration. Speaking with Metal Rules , he shared: "CANDLEMASS made its own style — we don't sound exactly the same, but the heaviness is the same, and the music is different. We created our own style, doom metal, and all the other bands that have taken it after—it is a great honor."

Don’t Miss This Exclusive Performance at Rock Hard Festival Greece 2025

For fans of traditional doom metal , this exclusive CANDLEMASS reunion with Messiah Marcolin at Rock Hard Festival Greece 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience. This once-in-a-lifetime event celebrates the legacy of one of doom metal’s most influential bands , ensuring that CANDLEMASS continues to make history in the metal world.

Stay tuned for ticket details and further updates!