Jonah Quizz - Demo 1984 (Dem) (224)

line-up :

Johan Langquist - Vocals (Candlemass)
Anders - Guitar
Tony - Guitar
Kenta - Bass
Ogre - Drums

The band probably started out in the early 80s in the regions of Stockholm and the only member in the lineup that later would become famous was Johan Langquist who turned up as a singer on the first Candlemass album "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus". The band did two demos in 1982 and 1984. Lyrics are in Swedish. They also played on RockSM in 1982 (a Swedish rock contest). They didn't win, Europe won it instead. The band carried on up to 1986 when Johan did the incredible vocalwork on the first Candlemass album. After "Epicus.." Johan carried on with Jonah Quizz and other bands up to 1992 when Leif Edling of Candlemass actually called him again and asked if he wanted to replace Messiah. He did one rehearsal but nothing took off...

1.	Hjärtlos Stad (Heartless City)	05:22
2.	Nattsvarta Ögon (Nightblack Eyes)	04:36
3.	Attack	03:08
4.	Gå (Go)	04:26
Total playing time		17:32

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Candlemass - Tales of Creation (Demo) (192)

Line Up :

Leif Edling - bass, vocals
Johnny Reinholm - guitar, drums

1. Dark Reflections 03:21 [view lyrics] 2. Under the Oak 07:43 [view lyrics] 3. Into the Unfathomed Tower 03:09 4. Somewhere in Nowhere 04:37 [view lyrics] 5. A Tale of Creation 05:55 [view lyrics] Total playing time 24:45

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Candlemass - demo with Marcolin (Demo) (160)

Line-up :

Messiah Marcolin - Vocals
Leif Edling - Bass
Mats "Mappe" Björkman - Rhythm guitar
Lars Johansson - Lead guitar
Jan Lindh - Drums

1. Bewitched 07:12 [view lyrics] 2. Battle Cry 06:07 Total playing time 13:19

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Candlemass - Witchcraft (Demo) (160)

Line Up :

Leif Edling - bass, vocals
Johnny Reinholm - guitar, drums

1. Crystal Ball 04:37 [view lyrics] 2. A Sorcerer's Pledge 06:59 [view lyrics] Total playing time 17:48

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Nemesis (Swe) - The Day of Retribution (Pre-Candlemass) (192)

Line-up :

Vocals: Leif Edling
Guitars: Anders Walling
Guitars: Christian Weberyd
Bass: Leif Edling
Drums: Anders Walterson

all music & lyrics by Leif Edling

Re-released on CD 1990 on Active Records. Has bonus tracks which were released
as a demo under the Candlemass moniker:
6. Black Stone Wielder (7:17)
7. Demons Gate (8:01)
and different cover art

Review :

I've listened to a lot of death metal, black metal, and doom metal, but I have to say that the track "Black Messiah" is the darkest song I have ever heard, right up there with early Mercyful Fate. Lief sings on here, and he sounds somewhat like an evil Gregorian monk. "In God We Trust" is a lot faster than most Candlemass stuff, but it's good to listen to. "Theme of the Guardians" is midpaced, not far off from Mercyful Fate, but with Lief's trademark vocals and some strange guitar melodies popping up here and there. "Goodnight" starts with a nice acoustic part, which is a nice way of keeping the album interesting. The final two tracks are Candlemass demos and they're a bit heavier than the stuff off of Epicus Doomicus Metallicus.
The raw production on here really works to the album's advantage. There aren't any technical parts, and most of it is low end, so there's no need for a really polished recording. This was THE release that got me into Candlemass, Trouble, and doom metal in general. Totally essential for anyone who wants to feel real darkness (but this just might not be evil...).

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This is the Re-release with the bonus tracks

1.	Black Messiah	07:01
2.	In God We Trust	04:36
3.	Theme of the Guardians	04:26
4.	The King Is Dead	05:19
5.	Goodnight	06:04
Total playing time		27:26

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