@ Simon - I have certainly warmed up to Kory over the past couple of years, but of course will always prefer Eric. And no, I don't care too much for the production of the HELL disc, but their early material is legendary NWOBHM. I would certainly be interested in seeing them live, esp with this lineup.
@ Lee - Are you saying you would not go to see Candlemass again because you have seen them once before????????? and yes, they are performing Epicus in its entirety at this show. As far as Lord Vicar, I have only heard a couple tunes, so my verdict is not out on these guys. Isn't their vocalist the Count Raven guy? I am only familiar with him from the one Vitus album he was on.