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Halifax, United Kingdom (1988 – present)

Paradise Lost (formed in 1988 in Halifax, UK) began as one of the premier bands of the genre (along with their former Peaceville labelmates Anathema and My Dying Bride) and pioneered the sound of early . In the late 1990s they evolved to a more mainstream style, only to come full-circle back to their doom metal roots on recent releases.

Ironically, the band is almost unknown in their home country, whereas in mainland Europe they have been extremely popular for many years, especially in Greece, Germany and Bulgaria, where they are regarded as mainstream rock stars. Although they are best known for pioneering gothic metal, throughout their career the band have also confounded fans and critics alike with their perpetual taste for reinvention and experimentation, a desire to work with producers from other musical genres, and an oft-stated refusal to repeat themselves for fear of stagnation.

For instance, vocalist Nick Holmes used a muddy sounding grunt-style of singing in the band’s early duration - “Lost Paradise” (1990) and “Gothic” (1991); upon the release of “Shades Of God” (1992), “Icon” (1993) and “Draconian Times” (1995), he refined his voice to a cleaner tone almost akin to James Hetfield of Metallica; and on “One Second” (1997), which was distributed by hip hop label Jive Records, the band experimented with Depeche Mode-styled synthpop and electronica, a style they would develop even further on “Host” (1999).
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  • Ken_Oh

    It's interesting to see how the reactions of fans to the new stuff differs depending on what era they started listening to PL. Long time fans (pre-One Second) love the revival of heaviness, whereas latter day (post-One Second) can't seem to stand it.

    3 hours ago

  • Piske81

    v Yeah you're right, but I don't care about those moaning, anyway I'm not complaining, a "not surprising" song from PL is always good

    yesterday evening

  • Siberiandreamer

    But whenever they make a change people moan, either way.

    yesterday evening

  • spikeyben

    why on earth is erased at the top of the most played? its ok but really?

    yesterday evening

  • Piske81

    @Mar_Sexx_669 I agree, Crucify is not bad at all, but 'not surprising' as you said, let's wait for the whole album to judge

    Thursday afternoon

  • BiggArt

    Cucify!!! Cucify!!! i love this song...!!! i wish that 23 april is tomorrow

    Wednesday afternoon

  • Mar_Sexx_669

    I must say: great song, but not really surprising. It sounds exactly how I thought it would. I was really expecting something different, once every single PL album was different from each other. Judging by this song, I'm waiting fora copycat of Draconian Times or maybe Icon. But fuck, we're talking about Paradise Lost, we can only wait for something good!

    Tuesday afternoon

  • jey93

    Cucify rocks!!!

    Monday afternoon

  • toxic_freak666

    ♥♥♥

    Sunday morning

  • Piss-Christ

    Crusify! 0/

    Sunday morning

  • ImpotentGod

    Erased still sucks

    last week

  • Metalfight667

    Carnival with Paradise Lost :) I prefer!!

    last week

  • ValeriaSixx

    This is erased I promise no delay not a trace.

    last week

  • ViviAi

    Crucify sounds like another track from FDU-DUU....but in a bad way.

    last week

  • emil_p

    this band is in a steady decline since 2005, Crucify is a just another boring metal garbage

    last week

  • headbenscha

    great new song!!!

    last week

  • FilthyBorgir

    Crucify <3

    last week

  • GothicRedneck13

    I just heard Crucify...OMFG. Any idea when the new album is due out?

    last week

  • hamlet666olsdal

    Crucify is amazing!!! I love the sound....

    last week

  • Asuran_

    AS I DIE!!!!!!!!!! \m/\m/

    last week
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Jeff Singer to stand in for Adrian on 2 upcoming shows

26 Apr 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/paradiselostuk

We are pleased to announce that Jeff Singer will be standing in for Adrian on the following shows:Sunday 1 May – Hexentanz – GermanyFriday 17June – GSM Festival PortugalJeff singer had this to …

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