Candlemass is a Swedish doom metal band from Stockholm. Formed in late 1984, the group originally consisted of bassist and vocalist Leif Edling, guitarist Mats "Mappe" Björkman, and drummer Matz Ekström. The group's current lineup includes Edling on bass, Björkman on rhythm guitar, vocalist Johan Längqvist, drummer Jan Lindh, and lead guitarist Lars Johansson.