Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost are a British gothic metal band formed in 1988 in Halifax. They are regarded as pioneers of the death-doom genre and as a key influence on the later gothic metal movement. Bands that have cited Paradise Lost as an influence or covered their material include My Dying Bride, Anathema, The Gathering, Amorphis, Cradle of Filth, Katatonia, Moonspell, Lacuna Coil, HIM, and Nightwish. As of 2005, Paradise Lost have sold over two million albums worldwide. The band’s lineup has remained largely stable, consisting of singer Nick Holmes, guitarists Greg Mackintosh and Aaron Aedy, and bassist Steve Edmondson, with Holmes and Mackintosh as the primary composers. Over the years, the drummer position has changed several times. After forming in 1988, Paradise Lost released three cassette demos—"Paradise Lost", "Frozen Illusion", and "Plains of Desolation"—before signing to Peaceville Recor