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Metal Blade To Release CIRITH UNGOL Classic ‘Paradise Lost’ On CD And Vinyl

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 3, 2016
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Yes, the rumors are true. Metal Blade has managed to find the holy grail of Heavy Metal, the album that hasn’t been available officially for decades, by one of the best Heavy Metal bands of all time – ‘Paradise Lost‘ by mighty CIRITH UNGOL!

Initially released in 1991 by Restless Records, Metal Blade has finally been successful in licensing the rights to this masterpiece!

On the 7th of October ‘Paradise Lost‘ will be released for the first time ever as an official LP! Besides 180g black vinyl, differend colored and strictly limited versions will be made available: white/black marbled (ltd. 500), brown/black marbled (ltd. 300) and red/white splatter (ltd. 200 – exclusively available through our eBay shop). Additionally, ‘Paradise Lost‘ will be available as a Digi-CD for the first time ever, including five previously unreleased bonus tracks! The album is now available for pre-order at metalblade.com/cirithungol – where the classic track “Join the Legion” is also streaming.

The LP will be released featuring a special vinyl master, using the original (!) master tapes as a source, re-mastered by Patrick W. Engel at the Temple Of Disharmony studios, best sound guaranteed! The vinyls feature 400 g spine sleeves, a 12-page booklet and an A1 sized poster.

The Digi-CD has been newly mastered from the original master tapes as well, done by Bart Gabriel. The CD features five bonus tracks (all alternative mixes from album tracks). Both, CD and vinyl, feature previously unreleased photos in the booklet as well as liner notes and song descriptions by band members.

The story of ‘Paradise Lost’ as per Robert Garven (drums):
“The saga of Cirith Ungol’s fourth album is true to its namesake “Paradise Lost”. Like a classic Greek tragedy, it is an epic tale filled with pain, challenges, battles, lost opportunities, and final redemption. It contains a cast of heroes and villains, playing out their parts on a stage of metal, at a time when hair bands and speed metal were in vogue.

The seeds of this project grew from the fertile soil that was the aftermath of “One Foot in Hell”. After its release the band immediately started work on their fourth effort “Paradise Lost”. This was planned to be a concept album, and the album cover and theme had already been selected.

After its release the original record company could not secure distribution in Europe, and they released the band from its 3 album deal. Shortly thereafter, several of the remaining members left out of frustration. However, a few original members kept the fires of Ungol burning, closely guarded in its secret lair. They waited for the time when the stars were right, and the Great Old Ones were ready for it to come crawling out from its ancient crypt, back upon the metal stage. As of this writing, the being called Ungol has arisen to take its rightful place in the pantheon of true metal, and calls forth the Legions of Chaos to stand by their side to usher in its final act.“

CIRITH UNGOL line-up on ‘Paradise Lost’:
Tim Baker – vocals
Jim Barraza – guitars
Vernone Green – bass
Robert Garven – drums

‘Paradise Lost’ track listing:
01. Join The Legion
02. The Troll
03. Fire
04. Heaven Help Us
05. Before The Lash
06. Go It Alone
07. Chaos Rising
08. Fallen Idols
09. Paradise Lost
10. Join The Legion (alt mix) – CD only!
11. The Troll (alt mix) – CD only!
12. Before The Lash (alt mix) – CD only!
13. Chaos Rising (alt mix) – CD only!
14. Paradise Lost (alt mix) – CD only!

CIRITH UNGOL will perform live for the first time in 25 years at the 2nd installment of the Frost and Fire festival in Ventura, CA, taking place October 7th-9th (frostandfirefest.com)

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PARADISE LOST: Sign With Nuclear Blast

Posted by Stargazer on June 14, 2016
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Iconic UK metallers, PARADISE LOST, have signed a worldwide deal with German-based metal powerhouse Nuclear Blast! Formed in Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1988 and still boasting 4 of its 5 original members, the band are widely-credited with co-founding the gothic metal genre with their sophomore album, “Gothic” (1991). Through the years, PARADISE LOST have changed their style effectively and reinvented themselves again and again. They elbowed their way from their original melodic death metal on their debut, “Lost Paradise” (1990) to the classic “Icon” (1993) and more experimental “One Second” (1997). Finally they went back to the roots with their current release, “The Plague Within” (2015) and some of the best reviews of their career.

Vocalist Nick Holmes commented:
“PARADISE LOST’s career has run alongside Nuclear Blast Records since the label began in the late 80’s. And as huge fans of original death metal, we still have the majority of the label’s first releases from those very early days. It’s pretty incredible to see how the label has become a real force in metal music over the years, both in Europe and America and now, nearly 30 years later, in a new chapter for the band, it’s exciting for PARADISE LOST to be a part of Nuclear Blast in 2017!”

Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger adds:
“As a fan from day one I’ve been following PARADISE LOST ever since their death metal era but also enjoyed watching them grow into something even bigger and so unique. They defined and later on re-defined the gothic genre and always delivered the most dark and memorable songs. It’s with great pleasure to finally welcome the band to the ever-growing Nuclear Blast family! Needless to say that we’re very much looking forward to this cooperation!”

PARADISE LOST live:

18.06.  B          Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
19.06.  F          Clisson – Hellfest *SOLD OUT*
03.07.  D         Roitzschjora – With Full Force
09.07.  SRB      Novi Sad – Exit Festival
17.07.  FIN       Joensuu – Ilosaarirock
11.08.  D         Schlotheim – Party.San Open Air
13.08.  UK       Walton On Trent – Bloodstock Open Air
20.08.  D         Hamburg – Elb-Riot
27.08.  TR        Istanbul – %100 Metal Fest Headbangers’ Weekend
15.10.  BR       Sao Paulo – Epic Metal Fest Brazil

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PARADISE LOST: Premiere Video For “Terminal”

Posted by Stargazer on February 3, 2016
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Just before heading out to sea as part of the 2016 installment of the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, British goth-metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have partnered up with DecibelMagazine.com in order to premiere a brand new video for the track “Terminal”, which is taken from their latest Century Media release, “The Plague Within”. The video can be seen below:

The video was produced and directed by Oliver Barth for visions-in-fear.de and filmed at a special fan event at the Forum, in Bielefeld, Germany on August 17th, 2015.

Cruise goers will be treated to not one, but two sets from the band and as a special bonus, attendees will also see both Greg and Nick perform two additional sets with VALLENFYRE and BLOODBATH!!

PARADISE LOST will be returning stateside in May to make an appearance at Maryland Deathfest XIV alongside label mates, THE HAUNTED as well as many other amazing acts.

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PARADISE LOST: Launch Live Video For ‘Victim Of The Past’; “Symphony For The Lost” Out Now

Posted by aliblackdiamond on November 20, 2015
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Returning with opus number fourteen, “The Plague Within”, earlier this year, British goth metal pioneers PARADISE LOST celebrated a tremendously successful 2015 achieving top ten positions for the latter in Germany and Finland as well as chart entries in Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and their native UK.

Now the band round off a highly successful year with another very special release that will excite the band’s global fanbase. Filmed and recorded in September 2014, “Symphony For The Lost” is a live album/DVD which captures PARADISE LOST performing at the epic Ancient Roman Theatre of Philippopolis in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, featuring the Orchestra of State Opera Plovdiv and Rodna Pesen Choir.

PARADISE LOST have launched a live video for the song ‘Victim Of The Past’, which is taken from the “Symphony For The Lost” DVD. You can watch the video here:

“Symphony For The Lost” is released today and is now available as Special Edition 2CD+DVD with 48 page booklet and Ltd. Deluxe Gatefold 2LP+DVD with 16 page booklet as well as digital album.

 

You can order your copy via the official Century Media webshop here.

See below for the exact vinyl limitations:

1.600x black vinyl

200x gold vinyl exclusive to cmdistro.de

200x orange vinyl exclusive to omerch.eu / sold out!

 

EMP: http://emp.me/AYr

Or download the digital album here:

http://smarturl.it/sftlITUNES

http://smarturl.it/sftlAMAZONMP3

Vocalist Nick Holmes states:

“We have recorded elements of orchestration many times in the studio over the last two decades, as many of our songs lend themselves well to classical arrangement. However, we have never before had the chance to play with a real orchestra in a live situation, so it was very exciting to have the opportunity to play with the Plovdiv Philharmonic and doing that in such a prestigious location as the Roman theatre.”

From “Gothic” over “Joys Of Emptiness” to “Soul Courageous”, “Last Regret” or “Victim Of The Past”, “Symphony For The Lost” spans the entire facets of the unique Paradise Lost sound, yet expands their trademark doom ‘n’ gloom with a classical dimension. Mandatory for any Paradise Lost fan!

 

PARADISE LOST live:

Nov 21, 2015 Principal Club Theater, Thessaloniki, Greece

Nov 22, 2015 Fuzz Live Music Club, Athens, Greece

 

2016

Feb 04, 2016 70.000 Tons of Metal – Fort Lauderdale, USA

Apr 14, 2016 Roadburn Festival – Tilburg, Netherlands (playing entire “Gothic” album)

May 27, 2016 Maryland Deathfest – Baltimore, USA

Jun 17-18-19, 2016 Graspop Festival – Dessel, BE (performance date TBA)

Jun 17-18-19, 2016 Hellfest – Clisson, FR (performance date TBA)

Aug 11-12-13, 2016 Party San Open Air – Schlotheim DE (performance date TBA)

Aug 13, 2016 Bloodstock Festival – Derby UK

 

PARADISE LOST online:

http://www.paradiselost.co.uk

http://www.facebook.com/paradiselostofficialhttp://twitter.com/officialpl

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PARADISE LOST: Announce Live Album ‘Symphony For The Lost’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 8, 2015
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Returning with opus number fourteen “The Plague Within” earlier this year, on Century Media Records, British goth metal pioneers PARADISE LOST once again refined the chemical equation to their sonic alchemy with the kind of creative invincibility few can afford. It was a collection of songs that surprised even the most seasoned of fans in its ambition: a monochrome miasma of morbidly uplifting anthems and heart-aching melancholia. Seen as one of their most well received albums in years “The Plague Within” achieved top ten positions for the latter in Germany and Finland as well as chart entries in Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and their native UK.

Now the band are set to round off a highly successful year with another very special release that will excite the band’s global fanbase. ‘Symphony For The Lost’ is a live album/DVD which captures PARADISE LOST performing at the epic Ancient Roman Theatre of Philippopolis in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, featuring the Orchestra of State Opera Plovdiv and Rodna Pesen Choir. Filmed in September 2014, vocalist Nick Holmes states:

“We have recorded elements of orchestration many times in the studio over the last two decades, as many of our songs lend themselves well to classical arrangement. However, we have never before had the chance to play with a real orchestra in a live situation, so it was very exciting to have the opportunity to play with the Plovdiv Philharmonic and doing that in such a prestigious location as the Roman theatre.”

The epic performance was orchestrated by conductor Levon Manukyan, who has previously given the classical treatment to works by Marilyn Manson, Alice Cooper, Nirvana, Judas Priest and many more as well as collaborating with Tarja Turunen (ex-Nightwish) and other prestigious soloists. “Symphony For The Lost” presents classic and current Paradise Lost songs in an astonishing musical fashion, alongside an impressive visual setting within the captivating atmosphere of The Ancient Roman Theatre of Philippopolis in Plovdiv.

From “Gothic” over “Joys Of Emptiness” to “Soul Courageous”, “Last Regret” or “Victim Of The Past”, “Symphony For The Lost” spans the entire facets of the unique Paradise Lost sound, yet expands their trademark doom ‘n’ gloom with a classical dimension. Mandatory for any Paradise Lost fan. Watch the trailer here: www.youtu.be/vkfUj-ig5Uc

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“Symphony For The Lost” is set for release via Century Media on 20th November and available as 2CD+DVD deluxe edition with 48 page booklet and 2LP+DVD with 16 page booklet limited to:

1.600x black vinyl
200x gold vinyl exclusive to www.cmdistro.de
200x orange vinyl exclusive to www.omerch.eu

PARADISE LOST live:
Oct 07, 2015 Tivolivredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands SOLD OUT
Oct 09, 2015 Huxleys Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany
Oct 10, 2015 KB, Malmö, Sweden
Oct 11, 2015 Sticky Fingers, Gothenburg, Sweden
Oct 13, 2015THE CIRCUS, Helsinki, Finland
Oct 15, 2015 Debaser Hornstulls Strand, Stockholm, Sweden
Oct 16, 2015 John Dee, Oslo, Norway
Oct 17, 2015 Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
Oct 18, 2015 Gruenspan, Hamburg, Germany
Oct 20, 2015 Meetfactory, Prague, Czech Republic
Oct 21, 2015 Alibi, Wroclaw, Poland
Oct 22, 2015 B90, Gdansk, Poland
Oct 24, 2015 Barrak, Ostrava, Czech Republic
Oct 25, 2015 Randal Club, Bratislava, Slovakia
Oct 26, 2015 Dürer Kert, Budapest, Hungary
Oct 27, 2015 Vintage Industrial Bar, Zagreb, Croatia
Oct 29, 2015 Mostovna, Nova Gorica, Slovenia
Oct 30, 2015 Theaterfabrik, Munich, Germany
Oct 31, 2015 Arena, Vienna, Austria
Nov 02, 2015 Live Club, Milan, Italy
Nov 03, 2015 Kofmehl, Solothurn, Switzerland
Nov 05, 2015 Salamandra, Barcelona, Spain
Nov 06, 2015 Sala Arena, Madrid, Spain
Nov 07, 2015 Sala Stage Live, Bilbao, Spain
Nov 08, 2015 Le Rocher de Palmer, Cenon, France
Nov 09, 2015 Le Trabendo, Paris, France
Nov 10, 2015 La Laiterie, Strasbourg, France
Nov 12, 2015 O2 Academy 2, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nov 13, 2015 Rock City, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Nov 19, 2015 Barby club, Tel Aviv, Israel
Nov 21, 2015 Principal Club Theater, Thessaloniki, Greece
Nov 22, 2015 Fuzz Live Music Club, Athens, Greece

Feb 04, 2016 70.000 Tons of Metal, Fort Lauderdale, USA
Apr 14, 2016 Roadburn Festival, Tilburg, Netherlands (playing entire “Gothic” album)
May 27, 2016 Maryland Deathfest, Baltimore, USA

Recent Press for ‘The Plague Within’:

‘Deadly solemn, mature crystalline, elegance counterposed against a celebratory moderation of atavistic extreme impulses – 9/10 – Metal Hammer
‘Masterfully blend all eras of their righteous career and best demonstrate the Yorkshire veterans’ hunger to continually master their dark craft’ – 4/5 – Total Guitar
‘New opus The Plague Within is simply the most potent expression of the band’s morose ethos in two decades’ – The Guardian
‘Best PL album of the century? Yep.’ – 4/5 – Kerrang
‘A masterclass in doom’ – 8/10 – Rock Sound
‘Paradise Lost have pounded a line straight through their lineage and have marched forth more relevant, heavier and diverse than they have sounded in years.’ – The Quietus

PARADISE LOST online:
www.paradiselost.co.uk
www.facebook.com/paradiselostofficial
www.twitter.com/officialpl

LUCIFER: Confirmed As Support For PARADISE LOST UK Tour; Final Band Added To London Headline Show

Posted by aliblackdiamond on August 17, 2015
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Berlin/London based heavy doom rock band, LUCIFER, have confirmed that they will be heading out on a UK tour with pioneering doom legends, PARADISE LOST. Also joining the tour this autumn will be Tribulation.

In addition to this, the final band for LUCIFER‘s headlining London show in early September has been confirmed as progressive rockers, Saturn. The Swedish four piece will join their label mates, acid folk troupe Galley Beggar, as LUCIFER‘s support acts at The Borderline, London on September 3rd.

Of the news, LUCIFER vocalist, Johanna Sadonis commented: “We in Lucifer are extremely excited to embark on our first European tour supporting the legendary Paradise Lost. Lucifer is also delighted to play London for the first time along with our label mates Saturn and Galley Beggar. London is our other home so this will be a most memorable night for us!”

Saturn guitarist/vocalist Robin Tindebrink commented: “We’re just really excited and honoured that we’re invited to do a show together with Lucifer and Galley Beggar. It’s our first show in the UK so it’s going to be amazing. Prepare for some classic hard rock and beer drinking!”

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Following the premature demise of The Oath, Johanna Sadonis formed LUCIFER. Whilst The Oath was a much-celebrated band, she wasted no time in creating a new beast to go beyond previous limitations.That beast is LUCIFER and their debut album “Lucifer I” was called “a magical journey filled with intrigue” by Metal Hammer magazine, and hailed as a “proper, tried and true heavy metal record” by Terrorizer.

Eschewing the now well-worn clichés of the ‘occult-rock explosion’ in favour of a truthful and tempestuous re-imagining of classic ’70’s proto-metal and turbocharged blues, the eight songs on this band’s debut album crackle and fizz with burgeoning energy and the compelling conviction of music made for all the right reasons.

LUCIFER are currently on tour in the USA with High on Fire and Pallbearer and will head back to Europe for their headlining show, followed by the tour with Paradise Lost and Tribulation.

Full LUCIFER UK live dates:

30.09. UK Manchester, Academy 2
01.10. UK Glasgow, Garage
03.10. UK Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
04.10. UK London, Koko
12.11. UK Liverpool, 02 Academy
13.11. UK Nottingham, Rock City

Lucifer Tour 2015