06/22/2009 19:41

Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost: 'Faith Divides - Us Death Unites Us'

British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost have named their upcoming new album 'Faith Divides Us Death Unites Us'.

Vocalist Nick Holmes comments: "The thoughts behind the title 'Faith Divides Us Death Unites Us' are very much self explanatory, there is so much division in the world caused by obstructing religious belief. We are all made of the same flesh and bone, what makes one religions better than the other, and would any true god allow his creation to destroy itself? The vast number of different so called faiths around the globe, just helps to strengthen my complete denial of any god, and force the belief that religion is nothing more than a man made cash induced fabrication to exploit a human beings natural fear of death."

'Faith Divides Us Death Unites Us', the highly anticipated follow-up to 2007's 'In Requiem' will be released on Century Media Records in September 2009. Expect the band's darkest and heaviest effort to date.

(source: Paradise Lost)

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Gothic metal icons Paradise Lost are currently preparing the recordings for their highly anticipated follow-up to 2007’s extremely successful 'In Requiem'. Vocalist Nick Holmes comments as follows:

“The album as yet untitled will feature around 10 tracks, among the titles are 'First Light', 'As Horizons End', 'Faith Divides Us, Death Unites Us', 'Frailty' & 'My Last Regret' - these are subject to change without notice!

We are very happy with Rhys Fulber's work on the last album ['In Requiem'], but after working on 3 albums together we decided it was time to go for a different approach. After hearing the work he did with our 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' live DVD we decided that Jens Bogren was the man for the job. In February we will venture to Sweden to begin recording the album in Fascination Street Studios, Örebro, Sweden.

There is no full time replacement for Jeff as yet, but as far as the album is concerned, the drum stool will be occupied by another Swede - Peter Damin. Sweden hails some of the best metal musicians in the world and Peter is no exception, we really look forward to working with him and his input on the album.

Our approach this time has leaned even more towards the heavier side of things, even more so than the last. It is vital not to loose touch with our musical trip over the last 20 years. Our music may have had different facelifts, but it has always been "dark" and the new album will be no exception. Musically and lyrically.

Writing a new album is always exciting, we never get bored of writing music, and for me, it is the best part of being in a band. Each album is like a challenge to better ourselves, or at the very least, do something that's different to everyone else. We strive to make the ultimate modern gothic metal album, and for me that has nothing to do with the common trend of "romance" & "roses". It should be music to be murdered by.”

More information to follow on Paradise Lost's 11th studio full length album.

(source: Century media)