PARADISE LOST Contemplating Limited-Edition Book Release

U.K. gothic metal icons PARADISE LOST have issued the following update:

"PARADISE LOST are in the planning stages to release an illustrated, strictly limited-edition book entitled 'No Celebration'. The book will contain a detailed history of the band, as well as being packed with unseen artwork and extras.

"If you would like this book to be produced, please show your support by heading over to this location (which also contains more details on the book) and registering. This is not a pre-order at this stage, we would simply like to gauge how much interest there is.

"Please remember, if there isn't enough support shown for this project then the book will not be produced — so get your names down!"

Swedish newspaper Nerikes Allehanda has released a five-minute video report (see below) from the Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden where PARADISE LOST is recording its new album with producer Jens Bogren. Due in late 2009 via Century Media Records, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2007's "In Requiem" will feature around 10 tracks, including "First Light", "As Horizons End", "Faith Divides Us, Death Unites Us", "Frailty" and "My Last Regret".

Commented vocalist Nick Holmes: "We are very happy with [producer] Rhys Fulber's work on the last album ['In Requiem'], but after working on three albums together, we decided it was time to go for a different approach. After hearing the work he did with our 'Anatomy Of Melancholy' live DVD, we decided that Jens Bogren was the man for the job."

He continued, "There is no full-time replacement for [drummer] Jeff [Singer] 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 lose 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' and 'roses.' It should be music to be murdered by."

In 2008, PARADISE LOST celebrated its 20th anniversary and to properly commemorate this event performed several special anniversary shows with fellow British doom/goth pioneers MY DYING BRIDE and ANATHEMA. The band also released the stunning "The Anatomy Of Melancholy" live DVD/live album via Century Media Records last year.