{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6125d6958948130012587b59/6a687d2735a551238acb025f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP 286 Candlemas Epicus Doomicus Metallicus  featuring 2 crash hot new singles from Mastodon's new album","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6125d6958948130012587b59/1785233240871-9d408cf0-6817-4e13-b096-f09e6f051ce7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 286</strong></p><p>This week on&nbsp;<strong>Heavy Metal Tones</strong>, we journey back to where epic doom metal truly found its voice as we take a deep dive into&nbsp;<strong>Candlemass'</strong>&nbsp;legendary debut,&nbsp;<em>Epicus Doomicus Metallicus</em>. Released in 1986, this monumental album redefined heavy music with its crushing riffs, haunting atmosphere, and timeless songwriting, laying the foundation for generations of doom bands that followed.</p><p>Plus, there's a massive bonus for Mastodon fans! We spin&nbsp;<strong>two brand-new singles</strong>&nbsp;from the band's forthcoming album&nbsp;<em>Marrow Deep</em>, due for release on&nbsp;<strong>28 August 2026</strong>. It's your chance to hear the next chapter from one of modern metal's most innovative and influential acts before the full album drops.</p><p>From the birth of epic doom to the future of progressive sludge metal, Episode 286 is packed with monumental riffs, towering melodies, and everything that makes heavy music unforgettable.</p><p><strong>Heavy Metal Tones – where the classics meet the future of metal.</strong></p>","author_name":"Tony Evans"}