Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost is a UK metal band that was founded in 1988 in Halifax, West Yorkshire. They are named after the poem Paradise Lost by the English poet John Milton and their music defined the gothic sub genre and raised doom metal to a new level - they are also considered pioneers of an entire musical generation. Their line-up has remained stable through the years and include singer Nick Holmes, guitarists Greg Mackintosh and Aaron Aedy, and bassist Steve Edmondson. The band has only changed drummers.