Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Location:
Halifax, England
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1988
Genre:
Doom/Death Metal (early), Gothic Rock/Metal (later)
Lyrical themes:
Death, Fear, Anti-God, Personal, Life
Current label:
Nuclear Blast
Years active:
1988-present
One of the pioneers of doom/death, alongside Anathema and My Dying Bride.
They are named after the poem Paradise Lost by the English poet John Milton.
Founded on the 26th of March, 1988. They wrote a song, “Blood Filled Eyes”, at that first rehearsal, that was never recorded.
Notable compilation appearances:
“In Nomine Satanas” on “In the Name of Satan (a tribute to Venom)”
1. True Belief ’97 04:30 Show lyrics
2. How Soon Is Now (The Smiths cover) 04:36 Show lyrics
3. True Belief ’97 (Instrumental) 04:36 instrumental
4. Interview with Nick Holmes 09:18
5. Interview with Gregor Mackintosh
1. No Hope in Sight 04:50 Show lyrics
2. Terminal 04:27 Show lyrics
3. An Eternity of Lies 05:56 Show lyrics
4. Punishment Through Time 05:12 Show lyrics
5. Beneath Broken Earth 06:08 Show lyrics
6. Sacrifice the Flame 04:40 Show lyrics
7. Victim of the Past 04:27 Show lyrics
8. Flesh from Bone 04:18 Show lyrics
9. Cry Out 04:29 Show lyrics
10. Return to the Sun
