'Icon' marked a pivotal shift for Paradise Lost, moving away from pure death-doom towards a more melodic, gothic metal sound that would become their hallmark. This album laid the groundwork for their influential 90s output.
- Recorded at The Palladium studio in Walsall, England, 'Icon' was produced by Andy Reilly.
- The album reached number 14 on the UK Independent Music Chart.
- 'Icon' was the first Paradise Lost album to feature drummer Lee Morris.
Paradise Lost is a British band formed in 1988, known for pioneering the death-doom genre before evolving into a gothic metal act. By 1993, they were transitioning from their earlier doom metal sound, exploring more melodic and gothic elements that would define their subsequent career.
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