"Obsidian" finds Paradise Lost returning to some of their earlier, heavier sounds while retaining the polished production that has marked their later career. The album showcases their enduring ability to blend crushing riffs with atmospheric, gothic sensibilities.
- "Obsidian" was released on May 15, 2020, via Nuclear Blast Records.
- The album was recorded at Gothic Studios in their hometown of Halifax, England.
- Prior to the release of "Obsidian," the band had toured extensively in support of their previous album, "The Plague Within."
Paradise Lost is a British doom metal band formed in Halifax in 1988, known for their pioneering role in the gothic metal and death-doom genres. By 2020, they had established themselves as elder statesmen of the European metal scene, continuing to evolve their sound with each release.
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