Reissued 1986 album, 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' is a true classic. Heavy metal riffs blended with almost neo-classical touches, plus some theatrical elements bringing to mind bands like Mercyful Fate. The vocals were handled by Johan Längqvist. Candlemass instantly became a great inspiration to countless Metal bands, bands such as Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride to this day rate 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' among their most inspirational albums.