Paradise Lost (band)
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| Paradise Lost | |
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 Line-up, circa 1997 (One Second promotional) |
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| Origin | Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK |
| Years active | 1988 – present |
| Genres | Synth rock Doom/death (early) Gothic doom |
| Labels | BMG |
| Members |
Nick Holmes |
Paradise Lost are a heavy metal band formed in 1988 in Halifax, UK. Along with countrymates Anathema and My Dying Bride, they are credited for creating the subgenre known as "doom/death" metal.
Ironically, are almost unknown in their home country, but in mainland Europe they have been extremely popular for many years, especially in Greece and Germany, where they are regarded as mainstream rock stars. Although they have also been partially attributable for pioneering gothic doom, 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 death grunt-style of singing in the band's early duration (Lost Paradise(1990), Gothic(1991)); Upon the release of Shades Of God (1992) 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 synth pop and electronica. Despite criticism from traditionalists, this bold approach has also garnered them many new fans along the way, and cemented the loyalty of progressive "old-timers."
Paradise Lost's line-up has remained remarkably consistent for a long-standing heavy metal band, consisting of singer Holmes, guitarists Greg Mackintosh and Aaron Aedy, and bassist Steve Edmonson. Holmes and Mackintosh are the principal composers, with almost all of the band's songs credited solely to them. Only the band's drumming position has changed, with original sticks man Matthew Archer leaving in 1994 to be replaced by ex-Marshall Law drummer Lee Morris. In March 2004, Morris also left the band. Drummer Jeff Singer is now working with the band, but as of 2005, he is not a permanent replacement.
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[edit] Members
[edit] Current members
- Nick Holmes - Vocals
- Greg Mackintosh - Guitar
- Aaron Aedy - Guitar
- Steve Edmonson - Bass
- Jeff Singer - Drums
[edit] Former members
- Lee Morris - Drums
- Matthew Archer - Drums
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Paradise Lost (demo) - 1988
- Frozen Illusion (demo) - 1989
- Lost Paradise - 1990
- Gothic - 1991
- Shades of God - 1992
- Icon - 1993
- Draconian Times - 1995
- One Second - 1997
- Host - 1999
- Believe in Nothing - 2001
- Symbol of Life - 2002
- Paradise Lost - 2005
[edit] Singles/EPs
- In Dub - 1990
- As i Die - 1992
- Gothic EP - 1994
- Seals the Sense - 1994
- Forever Failure - 1995
- The Last Time - 1995
- True Belief '97 - 1997
- Say Just Words - 1997
- One Second - 1997
- Permanent Solution - 1999
- So Much is Lost - 1999
- Fader - 2001
- Mouth - 2001
- Erased - 2002
- Forever After - 2005
[edit] Compilations/Live
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Paradise Lost lyrics at DarkLyrics
| Paradise Lost |
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| Current members: Nick Holmes | Greg Mackintosh | Aaron Aedy | Steve Edmonson | Jeff Singer |
| Former members: Lee Morris | Matthew Archer |
| Discography |
| Studio albums: Lost Paradise | Gothic | Shades of God | Icon | Draconian Times | One Second | Host | Believe In Nothing | Symbol of Life | Paradise Lost |
| Compilations/Live: The Singles Collection | Reflection | At The BBC |
