Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost is a British metal band from Halifax, formed in 1988. They are regarded as pioneers of gothic metal, having combined elements of death-doom metal with melodic and atmospheric arrangements in their early music.

Over the decades, their sound has evolved from heavy and dark to more electronic and experimental, yet they have always maintained a distinctive melancholic aesthetic. Their lyrics often explore themes of loss, religion, inner struggles, and human vulnerability. Paradise Lost is considered one of the key bands that helped shape modern gothic and doom metal.