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Paradise Lost: : premieres new video for "Fear Of Impending Hell" on Loudwire.com

Century Media Records — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:46:59 GMT

Currently on the road in North America for their first US tour in five years, gothic/doom metallers PARADISE LOST are now premiering their new video for "Fear Of Impending Hell" on Loudwire.com. Taken from their recently released 13th studio album, Tragic Idol, "Fear Of Impending Hell" was directed and produced by the band's own Steve Edmondson (bass) and features clips of live performances and behind-the-scenes footage. To watch the video, please head over to Loudwire.com. PARADISE LOST joins co-headliners DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and KATATONIA on the current "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" across North America. All upcoming dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below. If you still haven't heard PARADISE LOST's Tragic Idol, please visit Decibel Magazine.com for the exclusive album stream. To purchase the album, head over to iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for a CD. "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" dates feat. DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, KATATONIA, PARADISE LOST, STOLEN BABIES Sept. 19--Toronto, ON--Opera House Sept. 20--Montreal, QC--Cafe Campus Sept. 21--Worcester, MA--Palladium Sept. 22--Philadelphia, PA--TLA Sept. 23--New York, NY--Irving Plaza Sept. 24--Baltimore, MD--Rams Head Live PARADISE LOST live 2012 Oct. 3--Lisbon, Portugal--Paradise Garage Oct. 4--Porto, Portugal--Hard Club Oct. 5--Madrid, Spain--Pen�lope Oct. 6--Barcelona, Spain--Razzmatazz Oct. 8--Milano, Italy--Alcatraz Oct. 9--Ciampino, Italy--Orion Oct. 11--Graz, Austria--PPC Oct. 12--Straubing, Germany--Metal Invasion Festival Oct. 13--Lausanne, Switzerland--Les Docks Oct. 14--Ljubljana, Slovenia--Kino Siska Oct. 15--Zagreb, Croatia--Boogaloo Club Oct. 17--Kosice, Slovakia--Collosseum Club Oct. 18--Krakow, Poland--Mega Club Oct. 19--Warsaw, Poland--Proxima Oct. 20--Brno, Czech Republic--Klub Fleda Dec. 3-7--Miami, FL--Barge To Hell Read on to find out what press worldwide have to say about PARADISE LOST's critically acclaimed Tragic Idol: "Worth Fighting For', 'To the Darkness', 'The Glorious End' and the stunning title track are halcyon days tunes, when the only things that mattered were Big Gulps, a Sony CD Walkman (with car adapter) and the music of change...'Tragic Idol' won't sway the 40,000+ morons who bought METALLICA's 'Beyond Magnetic' EP into believing in PARADISE LOST, but for the 40+ Painless--four of which hold residency at Decibel--still kicking around the States, it's a firm symbol that there's ample life left." -- DECIBEL MAGAZINE (US) "Nearly 25 years into their career, PARADISE LOST demonstrate with 'Tragic Idol' that 13 (as in albums) can be a particularly exquisite number...the music only gets better as you dig deeper." -- EXCLAIM! (CA) "Another excellent PARADISE LOST record." -- METAL SUCKS.net (US) "As the band near the 25-year mark in their storied career, the stark change in music direction from their early days of doom-laden death metal to the synth-metal of 'Host' to today's melodic brand of gothic metal tends to obscure the fact that they've been one of the most consistent acts in heavy music since the late Eighties...the melodies that can be found on 'Tragic Idol' are far more plaintive than soaring, and in places even downright sinister." -- GUITAR WORLD.com (US) "PARADISE LOST fans have plenty to look forward to from this album, and it's got cross-genre appeal due to the range of influences readily heard in the music." -- METAL UNDERGROUND.com (US) "Tragic Idol'is easily the best that PARADISE LOST have sounded since the early-to-mid-nineties...PARADISE LOST's triumphant return to yesteryear is finally upon us. And oh what a glorious return it is." -- THE NEW REVIEW.net (US) "PARADISE LOST are incapable of making anything mediocre." -- SPUTNIK MUSIC.com (US) "...throbs with the vehement class we've come to expect." -- KERRANG (UK) "...it's great to have these waylaid pioneers back doing what they do best." -- METAL HAMMER (UK) "The band never ever presented their excellence better than today." -- ROCK HARD (GER) "This record has some of the most impressive songs they ever wrote." -- REVOLVER (SPAIN) "This album reaches their most ambitious goal." -- METAL HAMMER (ITALY) "PARADISE LOST fans couldn't wish for a better album than 'Tragic Idol'." -- AARDSCHOK (NL) "PARADISE LOST is returning to their roots with an album that defines their original sound while sounding fresh and very inspired!" -- HARD ROCK MAG (FRANCE) PARADISE LOST online: www.paradiselost.co.uk www.facebook.com/paradiselostofficial www.myspace.com/paradiselostuk www.twitter.com/officialpl DEVIN TOWNSEND online: www.hevydevy.com www.facebook.com/dvntownsend www.omerch.com

Paradise Lost: : "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" contests launched; DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, PARADISE LOST to kick off "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" next week

Century Media Records — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:19:33 GMT

This September, the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and KATATONIA will team-up for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour," a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). All dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below. "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" dates feat. DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, KATATONIA, PARADISE LOST, STOLEN BABIES Sept. 4--Seattle, WA--Studio 7 Sept. 5--Vancouver, BC--Commodore Sept. 7--San Francisco, CA--Great American Music Hall Sept. 8--Los Angeles, CA--El Rey Theater Sept. 9--Phoenix, AZ--Marquee Theater Sept. 11--Houston, TX--Warehouse Live Studio Sept. 12--Dallas, TX--Trees Sept. 13--Lawrence, KS--Granada Sept. 14--Denver, CO--Summit Sept. 16--Minneapolis, MN--Station 4 Sept. 17--Chicago, IL--Bottom Lounge Sept. 18--Pittsburgh, PA--Mr. Smalls Sept. 19--Toronto, ON--Opera House Sept. 20--Montreal, QC--Cafe Campus Sept. 21--Worcester, MA--Palladium Sept. 22--Philadelphia, PA--TLA Sept. 23--New York, NY--Irving Plaza Sept. 24--Baltimore, MD--Rams Head Live With the tour starting this upcoming Tuesday, DTP, KATATONIA, and PARADISE LOST are now offering fans a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show of their choice, plus the latest CDs from each of the three bands (DTP's Epicloud, KATATONIA's Dead End Kings, PARADISE LOST's Tragic Idol) through three special contests. For all contest details, click the links below: Decibel Magazine.com contest: Click Here Full Metal Jackie contest: Click Here Heavy Blog Is Heavy.com contest: Click Here Loudwire.com is also hosting a contest that awards 1 lucky winner the latest CDs from each of the three bands, an "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" poster, and 1 t-shirt from either DTP, KATATONIA, or PARADISE LOST. To enter this contest for your chance to win, click here. Renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Devin Townsend will be touring in support of the DTP's new effort, Epicloud. Due out September 18th in North America and September 24th in Europe, Epicloud boasts 13 light-hearted, hook laden tracks featuring once again, guest vocal appearances by Anneke van Giersbergen. It's Epic and it's loud, it's Epicloud. For a preview of Epicloud, click here for an album teaser that features the album's intro, "Effervescent!". After gracing the June cover of Decibel Magazine and recently releasing their 13th studio album, Tragic Idol, to critical acclaim, gothic/doom metallers PARADISE LOST will be coming back to North America for their first tour here in five years! If you still haven't heard PARADISE LOST's Tragic Idol, please visit Decibel Magazine.com for the exclusive album stream.

Paradise Lost: : Releases Free 'Lost In Time' Greatest Hits Digital Sampler On Metal Sucks.net

Century Media Records — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:11:38 GMT

PARADISE LOST Releases Free 'Lost In Time' Greatest Hits Digital Sampler On Metal Sucks.net After gracing the June cover of Decibel Magazine and recently releasing their 13th studio album, Tragic Idol, to critical acclaim, gothic/doom metallers PARADISE LOST will be coming back to the United States this fall with the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and KATATONIA for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" - PARADISE LOST's first North American run in five years! In addition to new release Tragic Idol (out now on Century Media Records), six classic PARADISE LOST albums will be re-issued by The End Records on August 28. Tragic Idol was released April 24 and debuted with the strongest first-week sales in the band's illustrious history en route to charting in more than a dozen countries worldwide. The re-issues serve to further document the band's integral role as metal trailblazers. To celebrate the occasion, PARADISE LOST has released a free digital sampler (**limited to 4,400 downloads**) on Metal Sucks.net. Entitled Lost In Time, this "greatest hits" sampler features artwork by Anthony Clarkson [DTP, IN THIS MOMENT, FEAR FACTORY] and is comprised of 1 track from each of PARADISE LOST's 13 albums. To download your copy of Lost In Time and to read an exclusive track commentary by the band, head over to Metal Sucks.net: http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/06/07/free-download-and-stream-paradise-losts-lost-in-time-greatest-hits-compilation/ Lost In Time track-listing: 1. "Our Saviour" [Lost Paradise, 1990] 2. "Eternal" [Gothic, 1991] 3. "As I Die" [Shades Of God, 1992] 4. "True Belief" [Icon, 1993] 5. "Hallowed Land" [Draconian Times, 1995] 6. "Say Just Words" [One Second, 1997] 7. "Nothing Sacred" [Host, 1999] 8. "Mouth" [Believe In Nothing, 2001] 9. "Erased" [Symbol Of Life, 2002] 10. "Forever After" [Paradise Lost, 2005] 11. "The Enemy" [In Requiem, 2007] 12. "Faith Divides Us" [Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us, 2009] 13. "Honesty In Death" [Tragic Idol, 2012] Dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below, so check to see when PARADISE LOST will be coming to a city near you! Tickets are on-sale to the general public starting today (June 7th); click here for additional purchase information. "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" dates feat. the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, KATATONIA, PARADISE LOST, STOLEN BABIES Sept. 4--Seattle, WA--Studio 7 Sept. 5--Vancouver, BC--Commodore Sept. 7--San Francisco, CA--Great American Music Hall Sept. 8--Los Angeles, CA--El Rey Theater Sept. 9--Phoenix, AZ--Marquee Theater Sept. 11--Houston, TX--Warehouse Live Studio Sept. 12--Dallas, TX--Trees Sept. 13--Lawrence, KS--Granada Sept. 14--Denver, CO--Summit Sept. 16--Minneapolis, MN--Station 4 Sept. 17--Chicago, IL--Bottom Lounge Sept. 18--Pittsburgh, PA--Mr. Smalls Sept. 19--Toronto, ON--Opera House Sept. 20--Montreal, QC--Cafe Campus Sept. 21--Worcester, MA--Palladium Sept. 22--Philadelphia, PA--TLA Sept. 23--New York, NY--Irving Plaza Sept. 24--Baltimore, MD--Rams Head Live If you still haven't heard PARADISE LOST's new album, Tragic Idol, please visit Decibel Magazine.com for the exclusive album stream. To purchase the album, head over to CM Distro for various CD/vinyl formats, plus iTunes or Amazon for a digital copy. Read on to find out what press worldwide have to say about PARADISE LOST's critically-acclaimed new album: "'Worth Fighting For', 'To the Darkness', 'The Glorious End' and the stunning title track are halcyon days tunes, when the only things that mattered were Big Gulps, a Sony CD Walkman (with car adapter) and the music of change...'Tragic Idol' won't sway the 40,000+ morons who bought METALLICA's 'Beyond Magnetic' EP into believing in PARADISE LOST, but for the 40+ Painless--four of which hold residency at Decibel--still kicking around the States, it's a firm symbol that there's ample life left." -- DECIBEL MAGAZINE (US) "Nearly 25 years into their career, PARADISE LOST demonstrate with 'Tragic Idol' that 13 (as in albums) can be a particularly exquisite number...the music only gets better as you dig deeper." - EXCLAIM! (CA) "Another excellent PARADISE LOST record." -- METAL SUCKS.net (US) "As the band near the 25-year mark in their storied career, the stark change in music direction from their early days of doom-laden death metal to the synth-metal of 'Host' to today's melodic brand of gothic metal tends to obscure the fact that they've been one of the most consistent acts in heavy music since the late Eighties...the melodies that can be found on 'Tragic Idol' are far more plaintive than soaring, and in places even downright sinister." -- GUITAR WORLD.com (US) "'PARADISE LOST fans have plenty to look forward to from this album, and it's got cross-genre appeal due to the range of influences readily heard in the music." - METAL UNDERGROUND.com (US) "'Tragic Idol'is easily the best that PARADISE LOST have sounded since the early-to-mid-nineties...PARADISE LOST's triumphant return to yesteryear is finally upon us. And oh what a glorious return it is." -- THE NEW REVIEW.net (US) "PARADISE LOST are incapable of making anything mediocre." -- SPUTNIK MUSIC.com (US) "...throbs with the vehement class we've come to expect." -- KERRANG (UK) "...it's great to have these waylaid pioneers back doing what they do best." -- METAL HAMMER (UK) "The band never ever presented their excellence better than today." - ROCK HARD (GER) "This record has some of the most impressive songs they ever wrote." -- REVOLVER (SPAIN) "This album reaches their most ambitious goal." -- METAL HAMMER (ITALY) "PARADISE LOST fans couldn't wish for a better album than 'Tragic Idol'." -- AARDSCHOK (NL) "PARADISE LOST is returning to their roots with an album that defines their original sound while sounding fresh and very inspired!" -- HARD ROCK MAG (FRANCE)

Paradise Lost: : The DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, KATATONIA to co-headline "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" with PARADISE LOST as direct support

Century Media Records — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:17:04 GMT

The DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, KATATONIA to co-headline "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" with PARADISE LOST as direct support This September, the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and KATATONIA will team-up for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour", a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). In regards to this upcoming trek, Devin Townsend comments: "So after a break in which we've managed to finish the live DVDs from the London shows ('By A Thread') as well as our surprisingly epic new record, 'Epicloud'...We're about to start getting into touring mode again, and it pleases me to announce that we'll be with some wonderful bands this Fall. I think this package pretty much covers the gamut of emotional heavy music, and really...It'll be nice to share the stage with some passionate folks who live for their music as much as we do. Again, we can't thank you enough for supporting what we do and allowing us to play for you. It will be nice to catch up, and we hope to see you there!" KATATONIA's Anders Nystrom adds: "A better bill than this will be hard to find!" Renowned multi-instrumentalist Devin Townsend will be touring in support of DTP's forthcoming CD/DVD-set, By A Thread - Live in London 2011, due out June 19th (InsideOut Music)-- as well as the next chapter in DTP's career, Epicloud, set to be released on Sept 18th (InsideOut Music). KATATONIA, the Swedish purveyors of dark rock/metal return with their 9th studio album, Dead End Kings, on August 28th (Peaceville Records). A continuation of 2009's inspired and acclaimed Night is the New Day, as well as a leap forward into the unknown, Dead End Kings sees the quintet conjure yet another milestone in audial melancholy and angst. After gracing the June cover of Decibel Magazine and recently releasing their 13th studio album, Tragic Idol (Century Media), to critical acclaim, gothic/doom metallers PARADISE LOST will be coming back to the States for their first North American tour in five years! To celebrate the occasion, the band will also be reissuing six titles via The End Records on August 28th. Dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below, so check to see when the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, KATATONIA, PARADISE LOST, and STOLEN BABIES will be coming to a city near you! The VIP pre-sale begins Wednesday, June 6th; tickets will be available to the general public starting Thursday, June 7th. "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" dates Sept. 4--Seattle, WA--Studio 7 Sept. 5--Vancouver, BC--Commodore Sept. 7--San Francisco, CA--Great American Music Hall Sept. 8--Los Angeles, CA--El Rey Theater Sept. 9--Phoenix, AZ--Marquee Theater Sept. 11--Houston, TX--Warehouse Live Studio Sept. 12--Dallas, TX--Trees Sept. 13--Lawrence, KS--Granada Sept. 14--Denver, CO--Summit Sept. 16--Minneapolis, MN--Station 4 Sept. 17--Chicago, IL--Bottom Lounge Sept. 18--Pittsburgh, PA--Mr. Smalls Sept. 19--Toronto, ON--Opera House Sept. 20--Montreal, QC--Cafe Campus Sept. 21--Worcester, MA--Palladium Sept. 22--Philadelphia, PA--TLA Sept. 23--New York, NY--Irving Plaza Sept. 24--Baltimore, MD--Rams Head Live

Paradise Lost: : Decibel Magazine cover story now available on newsstands

Century Media Records — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:07:07 GMT

As torchbearers of the gothic/doom metal scene, PARADISE LOST has seen much success overseas in Europe, but they have yet to break into the mainstream in the States, despite having influenced countless bands across metal's many sub-genres. To celebrate their influential role in the scene and to welcome the release of their new album, Tragic Idol, Decibel Magazine is featuring PARADISE LOST, "metal's most underrated band", as the cover story for their June issue that's available on newsstands today. Fans can also purchase this tribute to the "Shadow Kings" online in Decibel's webstore. In this special issue, Decibel subscribers will also receive the previously announced PARADISE LOST gold-on-black flexi disc for the exclusive b-side "The Last Fallen Saviour". To listen to the track, head over to MetalSucks.net. If you still haven't heard PARADISE LOST's Tragic Idol yet, please visit DecibelMagazine.com for the exclusive album stream! To purchase the album, head over to CM Distro for various CD/vinyl formats, plus iTunes or Amazon for a digital copy. Read on to find out what press worldwide have to say about PARADISE LOST's critically-acclaimed new album: "'Worth Fighting For', 'To the Darkness', 'The Glorious End' and the stunning title track are halcyon days tunes, when the only things that mattered were Big Gulps, a Sony CD Walkman (with car adapter) and the music of change...'Tragic Idol' won't sway the 40,000+ morons who bought METALLICA's 'Beyond Magnetic' EP into believing in PARADISE LOST, but for the 40+ Painless--four of which hold residency at Decibel--still kicking around the States, it's a firm symbol that there's ample life left." -- DECIBEL MAGAZINE (US) "Nearly 25 years into their career, PARADISE LOST demonstrate with 'Tragic Idol' that 13 (as in albums) can be a particularly exquisite number...the music only gets better as you dig deeper." -- EXCLAIM! (CA) "Another excellent PARADISE LOST record." -- METAL SUCKS.net (US) "As the band near the 25-year mark in their storied career, the stark change in music direction from their early days of doom-laden death metal to the synth-metal of 'Host' to today's melodic brand of gothic metal tends to obscure the fact that they've been one of the most consistent acts in heavy music since the late Eighties...the melodies that can be found on 'Tragic Idol' are far more plaintive than soaring, and in places even downright sinister." -- GUITAR WORLD.com (US) "'PARADISE LOST fans have plenty to look forward to from this album, and it's got cross-genre appeal due to the range of influences readily heard in the music." -- METAL UNDERGROUND.com (US) "'Tragic Idol'is easily the best that PARADISE LOST have sounded since the early-to-mid-nineties...PARADISE LOST's triumphant return to yesteryear is finally upon us. And oh what a glorious return it is." -- THE NEW REVIEW.net (US) "PARADISE LOST are incapable of making anything mediocre." -- SPUTNIK MUSIC.com (US) "...throbs with the vehement class we've come to expect." -- KERRANG (UK) "...it's great to have these waylaid pioneers back doing what they do best." -- METAL HAMMER (UK) "The band never ever presented their excellence better than today." -- ROCK HARD (GER) "This record has some of the most impressive songs they ever wrote." -- REVOLVER (SPAIN) "This album reaches their most ambitious goal." -- METAL HAMMER (ITALY) "PARADISE LOST fans couldn't wish for a better album than 'Tragic Idol'." -- AARDSCHOK (NL) "PARADISE LOST is returning to their roots with an album that defines their original sound while sounding fresh and very inspired!" -- HARD ROCK MAG (FRANCE)

Paradise Lost: : enters the charts with "Tragic Idol"; earns career BEST first week sales in North America!

Century Media Records — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:30:01 GMT

PARADISE LOST enters the charts with "Tragic Idol"; earns career BEST first week sales in North America! Century Media Records is proud to announce that gothic/doom metallers PARADISE LOST have entered the worldwide charts with their new album, Tragic Idol! Nick Holmes (vocals) comments, "Thanks to all our fans for buying our new album. It means a lot that you are still paying for music and not just stealing it - our wives and kids also appreciate it." Following are worldwide chart entries for Tragic Idol: North America Top New Artists/Heatseeker Charts # 32 (last album # 148) German Album Charts # 6 (last album # 22) France # 30 (last album # 45) UK Album Charts # 73 (last album # 122) UK Rock Charts # 2 (Highest New Entry!) Austrian Album Charts # 15 (last album # 54) Swiss Album Charts # 23 (last album # 52) Dutch Album Charts # 85 (last album # 84) Belgium Flemish Charts # 77 (last album # 66) Belgium Wallonian Charts # 78 (last album # 63) Danish album charts # 33 (last album # 79) Czech Republic # 27 Tragic Idol also earned PARADISE LOST their best first week sales in North America to-date! Outselling the first week of even the now classic Draconian Times, Tragic Idol has brought in 1004 total sales, and continues to stay on the minds of media and fans alike. Read on to find out what press worldwide have to say about PARADISE LOST's critically-acclaimed new album: "'Worth Fighting For', 'To the Darkness', 'The Glorious End' and the stunning title track are halcyon days tunes, when the only things that mattered were Big Gulps, a Sony CD Walkman (with car adapter) and the music of change...'Tragic Idol' won't sway the 40,000+ morons who bought METALLICA's 'Beyond Magnetic' EP into believing in PARADISE LOST, but for the 40+ Painless--four of which hold residency at Decibel--still kicking around the States, it's a firm symbol that there's ample life left." -- DECIBEL MAGAZINE (US) "Nearly 25 years into their career, PARADISE LOST demonstrate with 'Tragic Idol' that 13 (as in albums) can be a particularly exquisite number...the music only gets better as you dig deeper." -- EXCLAIM! (CA) "Another excellent PARADISE LOST record." -- METAL SUCKS.net (US) "'PARADISE LOST fans have plenty to look forward to from this album, and it's got cross-genre appeal due to the range of influences readily heard in the music." -- METAL UNDERGROUND.com (US) "'Tragic Idol'is easily the best that PARADISE LOST have sounded since the early-to-mid-nineties...PARADISE LOST's triumphant return to yesteryear is finally upon us. And oh what a glorious return it is." -- THE NEW REVIEW.net (US) "PARADISE LOST are incapable of making anything mediocre." -- SPUTNIK MUSIC.com (US) "...throbs with the vehement class we've come to expect." -- KERRANG (UK) "...it's great to have these waylaid pioneers back doing what they do best." -- METAL HAMMER (UK) "The band never ever presented their excellence better than today." -- ROCK HARD (GER) "This record has some of the most impressive songs they ever wrote." -- REVOLVER (SPAIN) "This album reaches their most ambitious goal." -- METAL HAMMER (ITALY) "PARADISE LOST fans couldn't wish for a better album than 'Tragic Idol'." -- AARDSCHOK (NL) "PARADISE LOST is returning to their roots with an album that defines their original sound while sounding fresh and very inspired!" -- HARD ROCK MAG (FRANCE)

Paradise Lost: : Greg Mackintosh shares part 2 of his Decibrity playlist

Century Media Records — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:53:12 GMT

PARADISE LOST's Greg Mackintosh shares part 2 of his Decibrity playlist Gothic/doom metallers PARADISE LOST have just released their 13th studio album, Tragic Idol, in North America! For fans that would like to preview Tragic Idol in its entirety, please visit Decibel Magazine.com for the exclusive album stream. Lead guitarist Gregor Mackintosh has now shared part 2 of his retrospective playlist composed of tracks from albums that relate to PARADISE LOST's discography. To give fans a better understanding of where the band was at (musically) during each of the albums' eras, Greg chose one non-PL album that correlates to each PARADISE LOST release and explained its role in the band's career. Part 2 of Greg's Decibrity playlist can now be read and heard on Decibel Magazine.com: http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/decibrity-playlist-greg-mackintosh-paradise-lost-part-2/ As torchbearers of the gothic/doom metal scene, PARADISE LOST has seen much success overseas in Europe, but they have yet to break into the mainstream in the States, despite having influenced countless bands across metal's many sub-genres. To celebrate their influential role in the scene and to welcome the release of Tragic Idol, Decibel Magazine will be featuring PARADISE LOST, "metal's most underrated band", as the cover story for their June issue (out in May). Fans can now purchase this tribute to the "Shadow Kings" online in Decibel's webstore. In this special issue, Decibel subscribers will also receive the previously announced PARADISE LOST gold-on-black flexi disc for the exclusive b-side "The Last Fallen Saviour". To listen to the track, head over to Metal Sucks.net. In addition to gracing Decibel Magazine's June cover, PARADISE LOST is also featured on Terrorizer's, Aardschok's, and Sonic Seducer's covers! Read on to find out what press worldwide have to say about PARADISE LOST's critically-acclaimed Tragic Idol: "'Worth Fighting For', 'To the Darkness', 'The Glorious End' and the stunning title track are halcyon days tunes, when the only things that mattered were Big Gulps, a Sony CD Walkman (with car adapter) and the music of change...'Tragic Idol' won't sway the 40,000+ morons who bought METALLICA's 'Beyond Magnetic' EP into believing in PARADISE LOST, but for the 40+ Painless--four of which hold residency at Decibel--still kicking around the States, it's a firm symbol that there's ample life left." -- DECIBEL MAGAZINE (US) "Nearly 25 years into their career, PARADISE LOST demonstrate with 'Tragic Idol' that 13 (as in albums) can be a particularly exquisite number...the music only gets better as you dig deeper." - EXCLAIM! (CA) "Another excellent PARADISE LOST record." -- METAL SUCKS.net (US) "'PARADISE LOST fans have plenty to look forward to from this album, and it's got cross-genre appeal due to the range of influences readily heard in the music." - METAL UNDERGROUND.com (US) "'Tragic Idol' is easily the best that PARADISE LOST have sounded since the early-to-mid-nineties...PARADISE LOST's triumphant return to yesteryear is finally upon us. And oh what a glorious return it is." -- THE NEW REVIEW.net (US) "PARADISE LOST are incapable of making anything mediocre." -- SPUTNIK MUSIC.com (US) "...throbs with the vehement class we've come to expect." -- KERRANG (UK) "...it's great to have these waylaid pioneers back doing what they do best." -- METAL HAMMER (UK) "The band never ever presented their excellence better than today." - ROCK HARD (GER) "This record has some of the most impressing songs they ever wrote." -- REVOLVER (SPAIN) "This album reaches their most ambitious goal." -- METAL HAMMER (ITALY) "PARADISE LOST-fans couldn't wish for a better album than 'Tragic Idol'." -- AARDSCHOK (NL) "PARADISE LOST is returning to their roots with an album that defines their original sound while sounding fresh and very inspired!" -- HARD ROCK MAG (FRANCE)

Paradise Lost: : RELEASES "TRAGIC IDOL" IN NORTH AMERICA; DECIBEL MAGAZINE ISSUE WITH PARADISE LOST COVER STORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADVANCE PURCHASE IN WEBSTORE

Century Media Records — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:53:35 GMT

PARADISE LOST RELEASES "TRAGIC IDOL" IN NORTH AMERICA; DECIBEL MAGAZINE ISSUE WITH PARADISE LOST COVER STORY NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADVANCE PURCHASE IN WEBSTORE Gothic/doom metallers PARADISE LOST have just released their 13th studio album, Tragic Idol, in North America! To purchase the album, head over to CM Distro for various CD/vinyl formats, plus iTunes for a digital copy. For fans that would like to preview Tragic Idol in its entirety, please visit Decibel Magazine.com for the exclusive album stream. As torchbearers of the gothic/doom metal scene, PARADISE LOST has seen much success overseas in Europe, but they have yet to break into the mainstream in the States, despite having influenced countless bands across metal's many sub-genres. To celebrate their influential role in the scene and to welcome the release of Tragic Idol, Decibel Magazine will be featuring PARADISE LOST, "metal's most underrated band", as the cover story for their June issue (out in May). Fans can now purchase this tribute to the "Shadow Kings" online in Decibel's webstore: http://store.decibelmagazine.com/collections/back-issues/products/june-2012-092 In this special issue, Decibel subscribers will also receive the previously announced PARADISE LOST gold-on-black flexi disc for the exclusive b-side "The Last Fallen Saviour". To listen to the track, head over toMetal Sucks.net.

Paradise Lost: : FEATURED ON DECIBEL MAGAZINE'S JUNE COVER; NEW ALBUM, "TRAGIC IDOL", NOW STREAMING ON DECIBEL MAGAZINE.COM

Century Media Records — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:24:19 GMT

PARADISE LOST FEATURED ON DECIBEL MAGAZINE'S JUNE COVER; NEW ALBUM, "TRAGIC IDOL", NOW STREAMING ON DECIBEL MAGAZINE.COM As torchbearers of the gothic/doom metal scene, PARADISE LOST has seen much success overseas in Europe, but they have yet to break into the mainstream in the States, despite having influenced countless bands across metal's many sub-genres. To celebrate their influential role in the scene and to welcome the upcoming release of their 13th studio album, Tragic Idol, on April 24th in North America and April 23rd in Europe, Decibel Magazine will be featuring PARADISE LOST, "metal's most underrated band", as the cover story for their June issue (out in May). In this special issue, Decibel subscribers will also receive the previously announced PARADISE LOST gold-on-black flexi disc for the exclusive b-side "The Last Fallen Saviour". To listen to the track, head over to Metal Sucks.net. Decibel Magazine 's June issue with PARADISE LOST on the cover will be available for advance purchase soon, so stay tuned for more information about how to get your hands on this tribute to gothic/doom metal's "Shadow Kings"! In the meantime, PARADISE LOST fans can listen to Tragic Idol in its entirety before the album's North American release tomorrow. Please visit Decibel Magazine.com for the exclusive stream: www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/streaming-paradise-lost-tragic-idol

Paradise Lost: : EXCLUSIVE DECIBEL FLEXI-DISC TRACK NOW STREAMING ON METALSUCKS.NET; LEAD GUITARIST GREGOR MACKINTOSH SHARES A RETROSPECTIVE PLAYLIST ON DECIBELMAGAZINE.COM

Century Media Records — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:21:17 GMT

PARADISE LOST EXCLUSIVE DECIBEL FLEXI-DISC TRACK NOW STREAMING ON METALSUCKS.NET; LEAD GUITARIST GREGOR MACKINTOSH SHARES A RETROSPECTIVE PLAYLIST ON DECIBELMAGAZINE.COM As previously announced, gothic metallers PARADISE LOST have teamed up with Decibel Magazine to give fans a gold-on-black flexi disc for the previously unreleased b-side "The Last Fallen Saviour"! This track will only be available exclusively to Decibel subscribers in the magazine's June issue (out in May), and it comes from the recording sessions of Tragic Idol, the band's forthcoming studio album that is set to be released through Century Media Records on April 24th in North America and April 23rd in Europe. To listen to "The Last Fallen Saviour", head over to Metal Sucks.net for the exclusive stream: www.metalsucks.net/2012/04/19/fear-emptiness-decibel-stream-the-new-paradise-lost-flexi-disc In anticipation of Tragic Idol 's release, lead guitarist Gregor Mackintosh has shared a retrospective playlist composed of tracks from albums that relate to PARADISE LOST's discography. As a band that is constantly evolving and at the forefront of the gothic/doom metal scene, PARADISE LOST has always experimented with various musical styles since their inception almost 25 years ago. To give fans a better understanding of where the band was at (musically) during each of the albums' eras, Greg chose one non-PL album that correlates to each PARADISE LOST release and explained its role in the band's career. Part 1 of Greg's Decibrity playlist can now be read and heard on Decibel Magazine.com (part 2 will be posted next week): http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/decibrity-playlist-greg-mackintosh-paradise-lost/