Paradise Lost are an English metal band from Halifax, Yorkshire. Formed in 1988, the band pioneered the gothic metal genre. They have gone through many changes and evolutions in their sound, starting out with death doom metal in their earliest years, then transitioning to gothic metal and now playing a combination of both. Throughout their 30+ year career, the band has released a total of 15 studio albums and have had singles featured in films, TV shows, and video games. Some of their most successful singles include "As I Die", "Erased", and "Say Just Words". They have sold millions of albums worldwide and remain one of the leading bands in the metal scene.