Paradise Lost announce 25th anniversary reissue of ‘Draconian Times’

PARADISE LOST have announced a special anniversary reissue of Draconian Times!

Originally released in 1995, Draconian Times helped cement the band as one of the most vital bands in UK metal, now in 2020, as the album celebrates its 25th anniversary, the band have announced a special reissue! The reissue will be available on vinyl, CD and digital and is scheduled to be released in December, via Music For Nations.

Working with Simon Efemy [NAPALM DEATH, THE WILDHEARTS, OBITUARY], the band recorded this seminal album at Surrey studio Ridge Farm, as well as Bedfordshire’s suitably gothic mansion Great Linfield Manor. Draconian Times went on to become PARADISE LOST’s most successful album to date and is often seen as their defining record.

Guitarist Aaron Aedy comments, “the Draconian Times era was the two amazing years of ’95 & ’96 which saw us touring South America and Japan for the first time and getting to play with Ozzy, THE SEX PISTOLS and more. It then culminated in a tour finishing concert that every young metal fan of the 80’s and 90’s wanted to go to, let alone play – the last ever legendary Donington Monsters of Rock. Dreams came true for us all during the whole Draconian Times period. 25 years later, we’re still very proud and humbled by the whole experience, so we’re very pleased to see it reissued on vinyl again as it hasn’t been available in that format for a long time – I’m also excited to get one myself!”

Draconian Times (25th Anniversary Edition) is set for release on December 4th via Music For Nations. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.

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