Psalms for the Dead

Psalms for the Dead
Studio album by Candlemass
Released	8 June 2012
Recorded	2011
Genre	Doom metal
Length	50:13
Label	Napalm
Candlemass chronology
Death Magic Doom (2009) Psalms for the Dead (2012)

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Psalms for the Dead is the eleventh and final studio album by the Swedish doom metal band Candlemass, released on 8 June 2012.^[2] The members of the band have insisted that they will not break up, despite claiming that this is their final album.^[3][4] It is also the last Candlemass album recorded with singer Robert Lowe, who left the band just six days before its release.^[5]

Track listing

All songs written by Leif Edling.

1. "Prophet" - 6:05
2. "The Sound of Dying Demons" - 5:30
3. "Dancing in the Temple (of the Mad Queen Bee)" – 3:38
4. "Waterwitch" - 7:03
5. "The Lights of Thebe" - 5:49
6. "Psalms for the Dead" - 5:15
7. "The Killing of the Sun" – 4:09
8. "Siren Song" - 5:57
9. "Black as Time" - 6:47

Personnel

• Robert Lowe - vocals
• Leif Edling - bass
• Mats Björkman - rhythm guitar
• Lars Johansson - lead guitars
• Jan Lindh - drums

References

1. Candlemass - Psalms For The Dead review by heavymetal.about.com
2. Candlemass: New Album Title, Cover Artwork Revealed blabbermouth.net. 2012-03-16. Retrieved on 2012-03-16.
3. Candlemass Signs With Napalm Records For Farewell Album blabbermouth.net. 2011-10-14. Retrieved on 2012-03-16.
4. Candlemass Leader: 'We're Not Splitting Up' blabbermouth.net. 2012-02-24. Retrieved on 2012-03-16.
5. Candlemass Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Temporary Replacement blabbermouth.net. 2012-06-02. Retrieved on 2012-06-02.