Metal band Paradise Lost have been around for over 25 years, and to celebrate that achievement they are releasing 'Tragic Illusion 25 (The Rarities)' on Oct. 21 in Europe and Oct. 29 in North America. Containing artwork from Valnoir, the collection will also feature the new 'Loneliness Remains' and recently recorded versions of 'Gothic' and 'Our Savior.'
Vallenfyre is the new passion project from Gregor Mackintosh, songwriter and guitarist of Paradise Lost. Along with drummer Adrian Erlandsson (At the Gates), guitarists Hamish Glencross (My Dying Bride) and Mully, and bassist Scoot (Doom), Mackintosh and the new death metal outfit will soon be releasing 'A Fragile King,' their debut album...
Considering the tumultuous histories and chemical indulgences of your average doom metal band, it's amazing that so many of them are still alive and kicking decades after they first got together. Think Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Cathedral, Trouble and Paradise Lost, among others...
If you haven't already heard Katatonia's 'Night Is the New Day,' hold off on compiling that top 10 list for the year. The Swedish metallers, who are coming up on their 20th anniversary, outdid themselves on their latest effort, which, in short, sounds like Opeth's 2001 classic 'Blackwater Park' with clean vocals...
2009 was a fantastic year for heavy music. Not only was Noisecreep launched (just joking), some of our favorite bands came back from hibernation, showing us that playing metal and hardcore isn't just a young person's sport. With the end of the year upon us, every magazine and Web site is unleashing its 'top 10 of 2009' list, and Noisecreep is no different...