Chapter VI

• Artist: Candlemass
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• Release Date: April 16, 1995
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

The last Candlemass outing that includes contributions from key, if not mostly original members, Chapter VI signaled the end of anything significant from Sweden's doom metal pioneers. The departure of vocalist Messiah Marcolin was perhaps good for the outfit's morale; however, his absence left the group without their most musically defining element. Marcolin's replacement, Tomas Vikström, does a decent job, but the unique delivery of his predecessor is indeed missing on this and every subsequent Candlemass offering. Encouraging tracks like "Where the Runes Still Speak" and "Julie Laughs No More" almost capture the gloomy aesthetic of Candlemass' better, late-'80s work. For the most part, though, Chapter VI is directionless when compared to earlier Candlemass material. Guitarist Lars Johansson tries mightily to spice things up with some fine performances, and his bandmates generally follow suit, but the occasionally above-average playing never makes up for an overall musical lethargy and the noticeable absence of Marcolin. ~ Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
The Dying Illusion	Leif Edling	Candlemass	(5:53)
Julie Laughs No More	Leif Edling, Lars Johansson	Candlemass	(4:22)
Where the Runes Still Speak	Leif Edling	Candlemass	(8:42)
The Ebony Throne	Leif Edling	Candlemass	(4:24)
Temple of the Dead	Leif Edling	Candlemass	(7:10)
Aftermath	Leif Edling	Candlemass	(5:37)
Black Eyes	Leif Edling	Candlemass	(5:52)
The End of Pain	Leif Edling, Lars Johansson	Candlemass	(4:24)

Credits

Ulf Magnusson (Photography), Lars Johansson (Guitar), Rex Gisslen (Producer), Jan Lindh (Drums), Mats Bjorkman (Guitar)