Candlemass has maintained a significant presence in the metal scene since their formation. The band, which relentlessly toured and released full-length albums in the ’80s and ’90s, took its final form following several breakups and departures. The current lineup last collaborated on 2022’s ‘Sweet Evil Sun.’ Their work on the road as well as ventures outside Candlemass contributed to their financial standings today.
3. Jan Lindh, Johan Längqvist, And Lars Johansson
The drummer, the guitarist, and the vocalist trio is estimated to respectively hold $1-2 million. For Lindh and Längqvist, most of this income comes from work with Candlemass while side projects contribute to Johansson’s wealth.
Längqvist reunited with the band in 2018 as a permanent member, years after serving as a session vocalist on their debut album. He contributed to recent albums, ‘The Door to Doom’ and ‘Sweet Evil Sun.’ Meanwhile, Johansson has diversified musical portfolio with acts like Zoic, The Project Hate, and Fat.Mo.Mac.
2. Mats ‘Mappe’ Björkman
Björkman joined Candlemass in 1985 as a founding member and appeared on eleven of the band’s thirteen studio albums. This made him the second most recorded member after Leif Edling. His tenure and work with power metal band Zoic during Candlemass’s hiatus have enhanced his net worth to $1.5-3 million.
1. Leif Edling
Leif Edling stands as the band’s founder and only constant member and primary songwriter. Despite having a break from the stage due to health issues between 2014 and 2019, he has remained committed, accumulating the highest net worth among the current lineup with $2-4 million. Wikipedia documents his expanded role beyond Candlemass as the founder of other projects like Krux and Avatarium.
