Candlemass is advancing work on a new studio album, with roughly half the material completed. The band recently performed at London Metalfest with guest vocalists following Johan Langqvist's hospitalization, and a new project titled 'A Mass Of Candles' has been announced, featuring former Candlemass vocalist Robert Lowe. Candlemass is also set to perform at Maryland Deathfest 2027 alongside acts such as Enslaved and Voivod.