Rock Hard Greece caught up with Candlemass bassist Leif Edling to discuss the band’s world exclusive one-off show at Rock Hard Festival Greece with singer Messiah Marcolin.
Edling says they will “play the classics plus a couple surprises” and fans won’t be disappointed with their song selection.
It sent shockwaves through the metal community when it was announced that Candlemass would be performing a single show at the inaugural Rock Hard Festival Greece on September 13, 2025 featuring former vocalist, Messiah Marcolin, behind the microphone. It will be the first time in more than 20 years that this line-p of the band has performed together.
Since then the internet has been rife with rumours and request for more concert dates and possibly recordings featuring that particular lineup of the band. Edling recently addressed those rumours in a video statement.
As part of the ongoing 40th anniversary celebration of Candlemass, there will only be ONE show performed together with Messiah Marcolin. No more dates, no tour, no recordings – just one single show to celebrate that part of the band’s history. So if seeing Messiah Marcolin perform with the band again (or for one final time) is on YOUR personal bucket list, then this is most likely the only chance you will get.
Furthermore, Sascha Paeth, guitar player of Heavens Gate (as well as Avantasia and Masters Of Ceremony), has also made a video shout-out for the unique performance of the legendary German power metal band with original members at the Rock Hard Festival Greece, performing on the same day as Candlemass, marking two world exclusive live performances in one day! Who would want to
miss such an event?
Tickets for the festival are still available here – so far they have received ticket orders from more than 30 different countries.
The entire team behind the Rock Hard Festival Greece is very much looking forward to bringing this epic event to you!
Candlemass recently updated their 40th Anniversary live itinerary with the addition of new shows in Brazil and Spain. Dates are marked “NEW” below.
Candlemass Live 2025:
May
10 – Caracas, Venezuela – Gillmanfest
June
20 – Daun Rengen, Germany – Der Detze Rockt
25 – Oslo, Norway – Tons of Rock
July
4 – Istanbul, Turkey – Headbangers Weekend
20 – Cremona, Italy – Luppolo In Rock Festival
August
1 – Bergen, Norway – Beyond the Gates Festival
8 – Helsinki, Finland – Helsinki Metal Festival
9 – Kortrijk, Belgium – Alcatraz
17 – Carhaix, France – Motocultor Festival
September
7 – São Paulo, Brazil – Setembro Negro (NEW)
13 – Athens, Greece – Rock Hard Festival (with Messiah Marcolin)
28 – Barcelona, Spain – Okkult Session (NEW)
November
1 – Stockholm, Sweden – Berns
22 – Warszaw, Poland – Progresja Club
December
6 – Wolverhampton, UK – Bloodstock Winter Gathering
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Edling says they will “play the classics plus a couple surprises” and fans won’t be disappointed with their song selection.
It sent shockwaves through the metal community when it was announced that Candlemass would be performing a single show at the inaugural Rock Hard Festival Greece on September 13, 2025 featuring former vocalist, Messiah Marcolin, behind the microphone. It will be the first time in more than 20 years that this line-p of the band has performed together.
Since then the internet has been rife with rumours and request for more concert dates and possibly recordings featuring that particular lineup of the band. Edling recently addressed those rumours in a video statement.
As part of the ongoing 40th anniversary celebration of Candlemass, there will only be ONE show performed together with Messiah Marcolin. No more dates, no tour, no recordings – just one single show to celebrate that part of the band’s history. So if seeing Messiah Marcolin perform with the band again (or for one final time) is on YOUR personal bucket list, then this is most likely the only chance you will get.
Furthermore, Sascha Paeth, guitar player of Heavens Gate (as well as Avantasia and Masters Of Ceremony), has also made a video shout-out for the unique performance of the legendary German power metal band with original members at the Rock Hard Festival Greece, performing on the same day as Candlemass, marking two world exclusive live performances in one day! Who would want to
miss such an event?
Tickets for the festival are still available here – so far they have received ticket orders from more than 30 different countries.
The entire team behind the Rock Hard Festival Greece is very much looking forward to bringing this epic event to you!
Candlemass recently updated their 40th Anniversary live itinerary with the addition of new shows in Brazil and Spain. Dates are marked “NEW” below.
Candlemass Live 2025:
May
10 – Caracas, Venezuela – Gillmanfest
June
20 – Daun Rengen, Germany – Der Detze Rockt
25 – Oslo, Norway – Tons of Rock
July
4 – Istanbul, Turkey – Headbangers Weekend
20 – Cremona, Italy – Luppolo In Rock Festival
August
1 – Bergen, Norway – Beyond the Gates Festival
8 – Helsinki, Finland – Helsinki Metal Festival
9 – Kortrijk, Belgium – Alcatraz
17 – Carhaix, France – Motocultor Festival
September
7 – São Paulo, Brazil – Setembro Negro (NEW)
13 – Athens, Greece – Rock Hard Festival (with Messiah Marcolin)
28 – Barcelona, Spain – Okkult Session (NEW)
November
1 – Stockholm, Sweden – Berns
22 – Warszaw, Poland – Progresja Club
December
6 – Wolverhampton, UK – Bloodstock Winter Gathering
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