Reviewed: January 2021 Released: 2020, independent Rating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: Lee Carter In some circles, there is a school of thought to keep music genres pure. By drawing influence from other genres, the one that forms the core of a band’s sound becomes diluted. For some, this makes it worse: a…
PARADISE LOST
Interview with Empyrean Fire
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Best of 2020: Marko Syrjälä
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BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT – Live at Club Tavastia, Helsinki
Text and pics by Arto Lehtinen and Marko Syrjala When Children of Bodom ceased to exist last year after the farewell show in Helsinki, the members of Children of Bodom went their separate ways. A few of the guys have continued playing in smaller, more rock-influenced outfits. However, the frontman…
Gehlke, David- No Celebration-The Official Story Of Paradise Lost (Book Review)
Reviewed: September, 2020 Released: 2019, Decibel Books Rating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: JP Like many Metal-minded folks, I grew up physically swapping albums back and forth, lending and borrowing and just exploring music with friends, as one did before the advent of the information superhighway. One of my favourite memories of Paradise…
PARADISE LOST – “Believe In Nothing” remixed & remastered out now
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PARADISE LOST discuss the initial artwork to “Believe In Nothing”
On June 29th, British cult metallers PARADISE LOST will release a remixed and remastered version of their eighth full-length album Believe In Nothing. The album initially saw the light of day in 2000 but never lived up to the band’s personal expectations in terms of production. Now the band are set to release…
Paradise Lost – Host (Remastered 2018)
Reviewed: April 2018 Released: 1999, EMI Rating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: Demitri Levantis
Final Announcements for Damnation Festival 2017
UK filth merchants Dragged Into Sunlight, LA rock duo Big Business and Swedish progressive outfit The Great Discord complete the most incredible Damnation Festival line-up to date. The trio will be joined on the jaw-dropping bill by math rock foursome Body Hound at Leeds University Union on Saturday, November 4.
Bloodstock Open Air 2016 @ Catton Hall, Derbyshire
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Countdown to Bloodstock- Five Non Headliner Bands to check out this year!
The line up for Bloodstock Open Air 2016 looks as marvellous as ever – many a keen Slayer and Behemoth fan will be congregating near the Ronnie James Dio stage in anticipation. But for those of you determined to enjoy as many bands as possible over the weekend, here are…
BLOODSTOCK confirms more bands!
BLOODSTOCK festival has announced another batch of bands for August’s event at Catton Park, England!
Paradise Lost @ KOKO, London October 4th 2015
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At The Gates w supports act’s on At War With Reality 2014 Scandinavian leg at Kulturbolaget Malmo, Sweden
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The Haunted with support act Dead Soul on Exit Wounds Scandinavian Tour 2014 at Kulturbolaget Malmo, Sweden
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