Candlemass Faces Setback, But Gears Up for Australian Debut Tour!

In a somber announcement that shook the core of the doom metal community, Candlemass revealed that their iconic frontman, Johan Längqvist, will be unable to perform at tonight's highly anticipated show in London. This news has sent ripples through the fan base, but the band remains undeterred, forging ahead with their plans to bring their monumental sound to Australia for the very first time.

Mark your calendars, metalheads! Candlemass will storm the shores of Australia in spring 2026, delivering their epic sound in a trio of cities that crave the heavy. This monumental tour, presented by Your Mate Bookings and Fuzz Factory Touring, is set to ignite stages in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth, leaving an indelible mark on the Australian metal scene.

The dates are locked and loaded: on September 30, they’ll unleash their thunder at the Corner Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne. The following day, October 1, will see them take the stage at Liberty Hall in Sydney, before wrapping up their Australian assault at The Rosemount in North Perth. This is a tour that promises to be nothing short of legendary, and tickets are flying fast at yourmatebookings.com.

For those who live and breathe heavy music, the excitement surrounding this tour is palpable. As we await the arrival of Candlemass, the anticipation grows—who knows what kind of sonic journey they will take us on? The doom metal pioneers are ready to carve their name into the annals of Australian metal history!