Creators, pioneers, and purveyors of the whole gothic doom metal scene which subsequently came to prominence in the early ‘90s, Britain’s Paradise Lost rose from humble Northern roots to become one of the UK’s leading artists in the metal genre throughout the decade and beyond, remaining as relevant and revered as ever to this day after a career spanning over three decades.

Marking 30 years since the release of the milestone that is the band’s sophomore album, Gothic, The Lost And The Painless is an expansive 6CD/1DVD set containing the full works of both the formative and Peaceville years of the UK gods. From the early incarnation of the band, to their live appearances showcasing the clear talent of the Yorkshire quintet, this deluxe set also incorporates the band’s legendary studio albums in the shape of the influential deathly doom debut, Lost Paradise, as well as the ground-breaking and genre-defining follow-up, Gothic. The included DVD features four shows, leading with the Live Death concert from 1989, and followed by a trilogy of captured performances between 1990 & 1991, as Paradise Lost were beginning to mark their gradual ascension with a host of now classic tracks from their early repertoire.

The Lost Paradise and Gothic albums, plus Gothic EP have been specially remastered for this set by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Studios.

Also contained in the set is a 92-page book written by prolific music journalist, Nick Ruskell, delving into those essential early years of the band, as described by vocalist Nick Holmes and guitarist Gregor Mackintosh, as well as additional thoughts from a selection of prominent members of the scene, along with many unseen photos. The foreword for ‘The Lost and the Painless’ comes courtesy of long-time appreciator of all things dark & gothic, Dani Filth, vocalist of UK extreme metal masters, Cradle of Filth.

Purchase the set at burningshed.com.