About Paradise Lost History and Influence PARADISE LOST, formed in 1988 in Halifax, England, are widely regarded as pioneers of the gothic metal genre. Over the span of their illustrious career, the band has experimented with various musical styles, including death doom, gothic rock, and electronica, all while maintaining their signature dark and melancholic sound. The band’s influence on the metal scene is profound, with albums such as Gothic (1991) and Draconian Times (1995) considered…
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