Perth’s Premier Doom, Stoner, Psych & Fuzz Festival Returns — Headlined by Swedish Epic Doom Legends CANDLEMASS

Saturday October 3 The Rosemount Hotel, North Perth

Armageddoom returns for its eighth edition this October, once again cementing its place as Perth’s premier celebration of doom, stoner, psych and fuzz. Armageddoom 8 will take over The Rosemount Hotel, North Perth on Saturday October 3 — headlined by none other than Swedish epic doom metal pioneers Candlemass.

For the first time ever, Candlemass will bring their monumental sound to Australian shores this September and October for a long-awaited debut tour, culminating in their first ever Perth appearance as headliners of Armageddoom 8.

ARMAGEDDOOM 8 LINE UP

Candlemass (SWE)

Mammons Throne (VIC) – First time ever in Perth

Twin Serpents

Ashen

Rockys Pride and Joy (SA) – First time ever in Perth

Guild

More About these bands below!

ABOUT CANDLEMASS Formed in Stockholm in 1985 by bassist and main songwriter Leif Edling, Candlemass stand as true architects of epic doom metal. Alongside genre forebears Saint Vitus and Trouble, they defined the genre — pairing slow, crushing riffs with grand, operatic vocals and darkly majestic compositions.

Their 1986 debut album, Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, didn’t just introduce a band — it created a movement. Across four decades, Candlemass have built a towering discography and enduring global legacy, earning Swedish Grammis Awards and a nomination for Best Metal Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in the United States.

From the monumental weight of Nightfall and Ancient Dreams through to the modern doom mastery of The Door to Doom and Sweet Evil Sun, Candlemass have consistently delivered epic, crushing metal of the highest order.

Now, Australian audiences will finally experience these hymns of doom performed live.

CANDLEMASS – Current Line-Up

Leif Edling – Bass Johan Länquist – Vocals Mats “Mappe” Björkman – Guitar Lars “Lasse” Johansson – Lead Guitar Jan Lind – Drums

With original Epicus Doomicus Metallicus vocalist Johan Länquist back at the helm, the band stands at full, formidable strength — honouring their legacy while continuing to shape the future of doom.

Candlemass (SWE) – Say no more!

Mammons Throne (VIC) – First time ever in Perth, Melbourne Australia's Extreme Metal act Mammon's Throne cast aside the restrictive chains of genre with their sonic alchemy of all things dark and heavy. Haunting mournful melodies meet crushing death grooves before taking flight in searing blackened crescendos whilst roaring, growling bass lurks beneath, all backed by a furious drumming assault

Twin Serpents – God-Like (& Size) Occult Doom Metal from Perth, WA. Horror, Riffs and Hooks. This is Twin Serpents.

FFO Crowbar, Candlemass, Down and Electric Wizard

Ashen – Pummelling Death and Doom Metal from Western Australia. Fresh of a national tour with Dying Fetus / 200 Stab Wounds. Prepare to be flattened by the wall of death ASHEN Creates

Rockys Pride and Joy (SA) – First time ever in Perth, Rocky’s Pride & Joy are a doom metal band from South Australia, formed in 2021. Cutting their teeth during the height of the pandemic, the band quickly honed a crushing, atmospheric sound that led to the release of their debut album All The Colours of Darkness in 2023 via Italy’s Electric Valley Records. The album debuted at #15 on the global Doom Charts and earned praise from international and national outlets.

Guild - Formed in 2018 and rebranded in 2025 as Guild (FKA The Wedges), this Western Australian five-piece fuses neo-psychedelia, desert rock, metal and sludge into a commanding and immersive sound. Fronted by Molly Corderoy, whose vocal versatility ranges from ethereal melodies to raw, guttural intensity, Guild delivers a dynamic live experience that blends shifting atmospheres with powerful instrumentation.

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ARMAGEDOOM VIII ft. Candlemass (SWE)