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Candlemass Releases Ancient Dreams - November 23, 1988

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On this day, November 23, 1988, Candlemass released their third studio album, Ancient Dreams. Known for their epic doom metal style, the album showcased the band’s signature blend of heavy, melancholic riffs and grandiose, operatic vocals by Messiah Marcolin.

Ancient Dreams peaked at #174 on the Billboard charts, further establishing Candlemass as pioneers of the doom metal genre. Featuring tracks like “Mirror Mirror” and “The Bells of Acheron,” the album is considered a classic by fans of heavy metal and remains an influential work in the genre.
 
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