Paradise Lost (band)

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Paradise Lost

Line-up, circa 2005 (Paradise Lost promotional)
Origin Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK
Years active 1988 – present
Genres Synth rock
Death metal
Doom metal
Gothic metal
Labels Century Media
Members Nick Holmes
Greg Mackintosh
Aaron Aedy
Steve Edmonson
Jeff Singer

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, the band 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 metal[1], 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.

Paradise Lost is currently recording their untitled 11th album for a tentative release of Spring 2007[2]. It appears that the same members that were present on Paradise Lost will be on the new album. There are rumors that on the limited edition version of the new album it will contain four cover songs. Over the Madness, a documentary by Diran Noubar, displaying the impact Paradise Lost has had on Gothic Metal will be shown in 2007.

Contents

[edit] Members

[edit] Current members

[edit] Former members

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio Albums

[edit] Singles/EPs

[edit] Compilations/Live

  • The Singles Collection - 1997
  • Reflection - 1998
  • At The BBC - 2003

[edit] Demos

  • Morbid Existence (demo) - 1988
  • Paradise Lost (demo) - 1988
  • Frozen Illusion (demo) - 1989
  • Pain of Desolation (demo) - 1990

[edit] External links

Paradise Lost
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
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