Candlemass cross thingy

[29A]

Hey

I just had one question...does anyone know the symbolism behind candlemass'logo?

I didn't think it had anything to do with christianity before i saw the cover of another one of their albums...which just had a cross. Well now im just kinda confused so i hope u can help.

Thanks

 

[black blood]

I don't know what exactly is this particular artwork supposed to symbolize. However I do know that the band uses religious (including christian mysticism) themes in their lyrics as symbolism of religion's hold on the man.


On the side note...I have this shirt

 

[Divine Victim]

I imagine they just thought it made a kick arse image

 

[witchhunterni]

It's a skull-stick crucifix. It just looks cool.

 

[Zephyrus]

Note the devil horns on the skull. Kind of an irony that it's within a crucifix. Artistic irony is a good selling point.

 

[Hatebreeder]

I have only seen that album once, and I regret to this day not buying it. I've never seen it again.

 

[29A]

http://www.metal-rules.com/polls/bestof2005/candlemass-big.jpg

yeah the skull cross thingy didnt seem christian to me... but the pic above does...im gonna buy a candlemass t shirt but i dont wanna walk around with some christian band's t shirt

 

[Ben_t]

http://www.metal-rules.com/polls/bestof2005/candlemass-big.jpg

yeah the skull cross thingy didnt seem christian to me... but the pic above does...im gonna buy a candlemass t shirt but i dont wanna walk around with some christian band's t shirt

yeah...that would be a very stupid thing to do...if you like candlemass why would you be ashamed of wearing their shirt?

 

[Blue_Jay]

I didn't know Candlemass was christian, time for me to check them out

 

[Unfaithfully Metalhead]

http://www.metal-rules.com/polls/bestof2005/candlemass-big.jpg

yeah the skull cross thingy didnt seem christian to me... but the pic above does...im gonna buy a candlemass t shirt but i dont wanna walk around with some christian band's t shirt

I wouldn't say they are christian... alot of bands have crosses as symbolism... Candlemass are a doom metal band ala Black Sabbath... Sabbath always used crosses as symbols and I would say they aren't too christian if at all put it this way Candlemass are modern day Black Sabbath wannabe's and they are just copying their heroes...

 

[skeptik]

Candlemass is not Christian.

 

[Astrum]

It looks cool as hell, that's the damn symbolism.

 

[Hatebreeder]

I didn't know Candlemass was christian, time for me to check them out

???

Is this a selling point for you?