Candlelight Records

Candlelight Records is an independent record label based in Europe founded by former Extreme Noise Terror bassist Lee Barrett, though it has had a division in the United States since January 2001. Candlelight Records specialises in black metal and death metal, having bands such as Emperor, Obituary, 1349, Theatre of Tragedy, Xerath, and Zyklon on its roster. The label is notable for putting out early releases from influential bands such as Opeth ... more
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