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 later on melodic death metal and
death metal, having bands such as
Emperor,
Obituary,
1349,
Theatre of Tragedy,
Xerath, Dismember, Keep of Kalessin, TheLord, Nachtmystium, KKDT42 and
Zyklon on its roster. The label is notable for putting out early releases from influential bands such as TheLord,
Opeth and
Emperor. Candlelight Records is in co-operation with Appease Me Records and
AFM Records.