Editing Candlebox (section)

===Reunion and continued work (2006–2022)===
[[File:Candlebox 2009 Aberdeen 2.jpg|thumb|Candlebox in 2009 in Aberdeen, WA.]]
In 2006, [[Rhino Records]] planned to release a "[[The Best of Candlebox|Best of]]" compilation of Candlebox, which prompted the original band lineup to reunite for the first time in nearly 10 years (with Sean Hennesy on rhythm guitar). To promote the compilation, Candlebox embarked on a three-month North American tour from July to October of that year. Bardi Martin left the band in 2007 to continue his education to become a lawyer, with [[Adam Kury]] as his replacement. During the time, the band would begin writing new material despite having no record label.<ref name="Candlebox Interview">[http://phantomphotography.com/I_Candlebox.html Candlebox Interview] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101013558/http://phantomphotography.com/I_Candlebox.html |date=January 1, 2011 }} ''Garage Radio Magazine'' (2007). Retrieved on 12-12-10.</ref>

After several delays, Candlebox released its first album in 10 years, ''[[Into the Sun (Candlebox album)|Into the Sun]],'' on July 22 via Silent Majority/ILG records. The album was produced by [[Ron Aniello]] ([[Lifehouse (band)|Lifehouse]], [[Barenaked Ladies]]) and features performances by both Scott Mercado and [[Dave Krusen]] on drums.  The first single, "Stand", was released to radio in mid-May and Candlebox officially commenced touring in support of the new record in June 2008. "Stand" reached as high as No.&nbsp;15 on the [[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|U.S. Mainstream Rock chart]].

On July 4, 2008 Candlebox performed at the [[O'Fallon, Missouri]] Heritage and Freedom Fest in front of a record crowd. Two months later, the band released a live CD/DVD called ''Alive in Seattle''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012EBU6Q |title=Alive in Seattle: Candlebox: Music |website=Amazon |access-date=July 15, 2011}}</ref>

On August 9, 2010, Candlebox kicked off a five-show stint overseas performing for U.S. troops at [[Camp Arifjan]] in [[Kuwait]] and continued on to [[Iraq]].

In 2010, Peter Klett and Scott Mercado formed Lotus Crush, consisting of: Terry McDermott (lead vocals), Peter Klett (lead guitar), [[Johnny Bacolas]] (bass), Scott Mercado (drums), and John Luzzi (rhythm guitar).

[[Image:Tgfkevinbigclose.jpg|thumb|[[Kevin Martin (American musician)|Kevin Martin]] in 2010]]

On April 3, 2012 Candlebox released its fifth studio album, ''[[Love Stories & Other Musings]]'' produced by [[Ken Andrews]] ([[Failure (band)|Failure]]/[[Thousand Foot Krutch]]/[[Lostprophets]]).

Although the band had planned to put out a new album in 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unsungmelody.com/interviews/believe-in-it-an-interview-with-kevin-martin-of-candlebox/ |title=Believe In It. An interview with Kevin Martin of Candlebox. |publisher=Unsung Melody |date=January 31, 2013 |access-date=February 4, 2013}}</ref> those plans were postponed after Candlebox parted ways with its record label at the time. In 2015, founding members Scott Mercado and Peter Klett announced that they were leaving the band to focus on Lotus Crush; the split was amicable. Sean Hennesy left the band shortly thereafter. Former drummer Dave Krusen rejoined the band, and new members Mike Leslie (lead guitar) and Brian Quinn (rhythm guitar) also joined.

It was announced in August 2015 that Candlebox had inked a record deal through Pavement Music and that the band was working on a new record for an early 2016 release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pavementmusic.com/news/pavement-signs-candlebox/|title=ALTERNATIVE ROCK LEGENDS CANDLEBOX SIGN TO PAVEMENT ENTERTAINMENT|website=pavementmusic.com|date=August 14, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Gentlemen's Show - August 27th, 2015|url=http://podcast.gentlemenontheair.com/2015/08/27/the-gentlemens-show-august-27th-2015/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828012533/http://podcast.gentlemenontheair.com/2015/08/27/the-gentlemens-show-august-27th-2015/|archive-date=August 28, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The album, titled ''[[Disappearing in Airports]]'', was released on April 22, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=CANDLEBOX To Release 'Disappearing In Airports' Album; Listen To First Single 'Vexatious'|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/candlebox-to-release-disappearing-in-airports-album-listen-to-first-single-vexatious/|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=January 28, 2016|access-date=October 15, 2019}}</ref>

Island Styles and former [[Daughtry (band)|Daughtry]] drummer Robin Diaz joined Candlebox in late 2016 for its second live album, "Disappearing Live".

In July 2018, the original Candlebox lineup had a one-off reunion for the two live shows in Seattle, performing the band's debut album in its entirety to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/original-candlebox-lineup-to-reunite-for-one-night-only-in-seattle/|title=Original CANDLEBOX Lineup To Reunite For One Night Only In Seattle|date=January 16, 2018|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=October 15, 2019|archive-date=October 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015221244/https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/original-candlebox-lineup-to-reunite-for-one-night-only-in-seattle/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stgpresents.org/tickets/eventdetail/3838/-/candlebox |title=STG Presents - Candlebox |access-date=November 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125030825/https://www.stgpresents.org/tickets/eventdetail/3838/-/candlebox |archive-date=November 25, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Candlebox's first studio album in five years, ''[[Wolves (Candlebox album)|Wolves]]'', was released on September&nbsp;17, 2021. The album was preceded six months earlier by its lead single "My Weakness".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/candlebox-announces-new-album-wolves-releases-new-song-my-weakness/|title=CANDLEBOX Announces New Album 'Wolves', Releases 'My Weakness' Single|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=March 8, 2021|date=March 8, 2021}}</ref>

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