Candlemass lose singer (Updated) 2012-06-02 by Voivod STAFF | 26 Comments | Swedish doomsters Candlemass have parted ways with vocalist Robert Lowe (ex-Solitude Aeturnus).
According to the band, this parting of ways is relative to the quality of live performances. Lowe has been replaced by Mats Levén (Therion, Yngwie Malmsteen) who is rehearsing with the band, the moment these lines are being written.
The band's official statement is as follows:
We are sorry to inform you that Robert Lowe is no longer the singer for Candlemass. It has been a very difficult decision for the band and has mainly to do with the quality of the live performances. For the upcoming shows Robert will be replaced with Mats Levén (THERION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), longtime friend of the band. We are convinced this will work out just great. The band is currently rehearsing new and old songs with Mats and we know that nobody attending the gigs at Debaser Slussen, Metaltown, Borås or Southern Discomfort will be disappointed. Bring you earplugs….it will be hard, massive and loud! Keyboard player Per Wiberg (ex-OPETH) is also joining Candlemass onstage for the live shows. PSALMS FOR THE DEAD…..NOTHING ELSE REMAINS!
Update: Replacement vocalist Mats Leven has released a brief statement making it clear that he is not a permanent member of Candlemass:
In a statement to Blabbermouth.net, Mats said, "I'm helping my friends in Candlemass with the shows booked so far. Looking forward to that, for sure. [However], the only band I'm a permanent member of is Krux."
Source:
http://www.bravewords.com/news/184635
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From where I'm standing, this is good news.
Now Lowe can return to Solitude Aeturnus and record a new album with them.
| | | what voivoid said
| | | Well yes, but it also means that their supposed farewell tour is gonna take place with a newcomer, which I'm not entirely sold on.
| | | Solitude Aeturnus>>>>>>>>>Candlemass
@ theartofdoom
Mats Levén is a good substitute.
If you are aware of the eponymous Abstrakt Algebra album, you already know what I'm talking about.
| | | Nightfall > every other doom release ever
| | | I'll have to check that out Voivod. I'm sure they wouldn't pick someone bad, it's just that it feels somewhat strange, especially seeing as they're one of my favorite bands.
| | | lol rob lowe
| | | "Nightfall > every other doom release ever"
Epicus is the best doom release ever in my opinion.
| | | I think they had decided to take separate ways some long time ago. Considering that Candlemass are
disbanding, Lowe was certain to leave either way and return to his former band.
I'm hoping that the band will return eventually to record their second album with Johan. I can't see
them returning with Messiah as their vocalist.
| | | We are sorry to inform you that Robert Lowe
fucking lol
| | | Treb left candlemass
| | | what a jerk
| | | Return, Messiah.
| | | HAHA doomsters??!
| | | Matt Levin is great singer, you should check out the first Krux album, which also feature Lief from Candlemass. I think he will do them justice for sure. They had too many problems with Messiah to bring him back to the fold. I should try and get into the Robert Lowe releases, I have listened to them a couple times, but Johan and Messiah just kick ass with Candlemass.
| | | Dammit Trebor
No never mind I don't give a shit
| | | Candlemass are swedish? I am swedish and I didn't know. Gosh, I'm stupid.
| | | I did indeed leave Candlemass
| | | I thought these guys were suppose to break up regardless after the new release this year.
| | | Saw Candlemass live with Lowe 2 times and both of the times, Rob was reading some of the lyrics from a paper shit...I totally agree with the reason that they sacked him. Hope they won't disband and put another album(s) out. Mats Levén is a very good substitute for Lowe. Hope they make an album(s) with him in the mic.
| | | darn u robert
| | | Good news
| | | http://images.zap2it.com/images/celeb-54817/rob-lowe-0.jpg
| | | How's the new album?
| | | i like the whole update nonsense
| | | CANDLEMASS To Perform Entire 'Ancient Dreams' Album At Stockholm Show
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/candlemass-to-perform-entire-ancient-dreams-album-at-stockholm-show/
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