The unquestionable legend of gothic metal, the pioneers of death/doom, and one of the most influential bands in British metal, Paradise Lost has been writing the history of the genre since 1988. Originating from Halifax, West Yorkshire, the band cemented their place among the giants of the genre with seminal albums like Icon, Gothic, and Draconian Times. With sixteen studio albums, four EPs, and numerous compilations, reissues, and live recordings, Paradise Lost has become an essential figure in international extreme metal.
Having crossed their tenth anniversary, the Italian doom masters, Messa, take another step toward legendary status with their grand fourth album, The Spin. The album invites the listener on a breathtaking journey across the wide open skies of their creative imagination, through a beautiful landscape of moods, twists, and styles. Starting from the band's eclectic, self-defined style of Scarlet Doom, The Spin rises and falls, broods and bites, comforts and destroys – all while resonating with both instinctive, magical energy and obsessive, deliberate effort.
Their Latin name means "to shed tears" – and indeed, Lacrimas Profundere has been treading the path of dark, melancholic music for more than two decades. Originally a defining figure in the gothic death-doom scene, the band’s sound has evolved over time into a more refined, melodic gothic rock/metal direction, influenced by bands such as HIM and The 69 Eyes. However, with their 2019 album Bleeding the Stars, they rediscovered their heavier early roots and returned to their iconic sound, blending dark romance with crushing riffs. Lacrimas Profundere is not only one of the most distinctive bands in the classic gothic metal scene in terms of style, but also in stage presence – their concerts are raw, emotional, and unforgettable.