PARADISE LOST

Release Year: 2007
Artist Origin: ENG
Style: expressive dramatic melodic atmospheric metal

in a string of rock solid back to the roots releases by The Godfathers of the genre in the naughties this one appears as the most gothic oriented with a definite allusion to Icon and Draconian Times, balancing heaviness with melancholic beauty, carrying along a dim, more subdued approach within rich and textured guitar tone, showcasing clean vocals harmonizing with growls and creating a compelling contrast that deepens the overall sonic palette; subtle nuances of orchestration and electronic elements add depth without overshadowing signature direction, while somber yet powerful lyrics explore themes of loss, existential despair and rebirth; authentic German edition comes with a video enhancement in shape of Over The Madness trailer