“Gothic”: Paradise Lost and the Dawn of a Death/Doom Classic
We reflect on Paradise Lost's sophomore album "Gothic," which ushered in a new sound for death and doom metal, one that's still triumphantly relevant 30 years later.
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Records of the Week With Jon and Ted #3
This week, Ted and Jon take a deep dive into doom's various facets, from MonumentuM's darkwave inflections to Earthride's stoner riffpocalypse.
The Sombre (mem. Gnaw Their Tongues) Feels a “Shapeless Misery” (Early Album Stream)
The Gnaw Their Tongues mastermind reaches into his doom metal past. Listen to "Shapeless Misery" in full ahead of its release date.
Draconian Resides “Under a Godless Veil” (Early Album Stream)
Take the plunge into gothic metal with Draconian's latest, which is streaming in full.
Paradise Lost Vocalist Nick Holmes on Doom, Dirge, “Obsidian,” and Horror (Interview)
We chat at length with Nick Holmes, vocalist of legendary doom metal outfit Paradise Lost, about their 16th full-length "Obsidian" album out tomorrow, plus so much more.
Entry Level: Aaron Stainthorpe Visits The Frog & Toad
The My Dying Bride frontman reminisces on his early days as a metalhead.
A Pocket-Sized Sun: Tiamat’s “Wildhoney” Turns 25
The Swedish gothic metal band's first crossover album turns 25.