Candlemass legend Leif Edling’s new solo project, The Doomsday Kingdom, recently signed with Nuclear Blast. The label will re-release the band’s demo EP, Never Machine, on November 25th, and in March 2017 their debut album will “crawl up from the catacombs to finally see the light of day”. A lyric video for “The Sceptre” can be found below.

"We are very happy to announce that The Doomsday Kingdom has now signed with the German label Nuclear Blast!", Leif Edling states. "There have been whisperings from the underworld this year that something great is about to happen, and today we can proudly reveal that the dead has risen again to deliver a motherfucker of an album!"

The Never Machine EP can be pre-ordered in various formats (red vinyl, clear vinyl and white vinyl) at this location.

Never Machine Demo EP tracklisting:

"Never Machine"
"The Sceptre"
"Zodiac City"
"The Whispering"

"The Sceptre" lyric video:

Edling will bring The Doomsday Kingdom to play their first show at Roadburn 2017 on Sunday, April 23rd, at Het Patronaat.

“After hosting Candlemass and Avatarium in years past, we are thrilled to have The Doomsday Kingdom as they make their debut on stage – the first time playing live anywhere!” exclaims Walter Roadburn. “There could not be a better setting than Het Patronaat for what’s sure to be a pilgrimage of doom for Roadburners from around the world. Don’t miss it!”

Roadburn 2017 takes place from Thursday, April 20th - Sunday, April 23rd in Tilburg, the Netherlands.