Candlemass returned to the Stockholm Polar studio this weekend to add one song to the forthcoming album. The brutally heavy "Of Stars And Smoke" was put down with ease and in a very releaxed working environment. Since the new album wont be out until next year, there is no need to rush things and the band can take their time to make it a perfect doom metal album.

Mappe Björkman commented: "Of Stars And Smoke" definatley had a vibe of "Epicus..." around it. It sent fucking chills down my spine".

Candlemass frontman Messiah Marcolin contacted Blabbermouth.net on April 28, 2006 to reveal that he has parted ways with the group and that it's 100 percent definite that he will not return. "We could not agree on how to do the new album," he said, but would not further elaborate on his sudden exit.

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Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Candlemass

Guitarist Curran Murphy had formed a new band called "Shatter Messiah" together with Greg Wagner on vocals, Robert Falzano on the drums and Ron Boisvert on the bass.

The band is described as a "viciously intense mixture combining Curran's hardcore metal roots with classic thrash and power goth, resulting in compositions of over the top aggression and melodic skill. These musical works showcase Curran's awe-inspiring guitar playing and a flair for dramatic songwriting."

They just finished the recording of the first EP of the band, then, after the edit, mix and master, Curran and Wags "will finish the remaining vocal tracks for the second EP."

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Source:	shattermessiah.com
Band profile:	Shatter Messiah