"Gothic" is the groundbreaking second studio album by British band Paradise Lost, released in 1991 on CD format by Peaceville Records. This seminal work is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the gothic metal genre, blending doom-laden riffs with atmospheric keyboards and haunting vocals to create a dark yet melodic soundscape. The album features standout tracks such as "Gothic," "Shattered," and "Eternal," which have become classics among fans of heavy music. Paradise Lost, formed in Halifax in 1988, are pioneers of both death-doom and gothic metal scenes; their influence extends across decades with acclaimed albums like "Draconian Times" and "Icon." Over their career, they have consistently pushed musical boundaries while earning critical praise worldwide. Peaceville Records, established in the late 1980s, has been instrumental in promoting innovative acts within extreme metal genres'supporting artists who challenge conventions and shape new sounds.
Gothic is one of the most important albuns from the very early 90's. The beggining of Death Doom Metal, beside to My Dying Bride they helped to develop this music style. Great album!
Vesa H. - 17/Sep/2019
This is one of the most important metal release for myself, offering a total new and somehow different metal style. As the title "Gothic" refers this is pure gothic metal, not some cheesy "goth metal with female vox and synth" but pure doom and despair, midtempo metal. Masterpiece.
EDDIE THOMAS - 03/Nov/2008
Once, metal was a simple thing. If you played metal, you were either a thrasher or a glammie, or if you played in one of about 30 bands who’d been abo...
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