Gothic Doom Metal originators Paradise Lost to play first Australian shows in nearly a decade.
TOUR DATES
Sunday 18 October 2026 – The Triffid, Brisbane
Monday 19 October 2026 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
Tuesday 20 October 2026 – Max Watt’s, Melbourne
Tickets for Paradise Lost go on sale 5th February.
Secure your place at the altar.
Paradise Lost remain the undisputed monarchs of metal’s dark frontier. Formed in Halifax in 1988, they quickly carved out their legacy as pioneers of gothic metal; a brooding fusion of crushing heaviness and shadow‑drenched melody.
Never content to remain static, the band has spent decades fearlessly exploring every corner of the dark‑music spectrum. From their sludgy doom‑death origins to the towering, cinematic sound that propelled them into the metal mainstream, Paradise Lost’s influence can be heard across generations of artists: from Cradle of Filth and HIM to Gatecreeper and Chelsea Wolfe.
Their 2026 shows promise a ferocious, career‑spanning descent into the band’s most iconic moments. Expect early classics from Shades of God and Icon, era‑defining anthems from Draconian Times and One Second, and the blistering resurgence of In Requiem and Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us, all the way through to their most recent triumph, Ascension.
It is a masterclass that showcases the full spectrum of Paradise Lost’s legacy, a deep archive of the place they’ve carved into heavy music, performed with an authority and atmosphere that no other band on earth can summon.
Paradise Lost are a band so utterly assured in their craft, and so instinctively locked in with one another, that every performance becomes an overwhelming, immersive experience. When they take the stage, the atmosphere shifts; darker, heavier, charged with that unmistakable gothic-metal grandeur they perfected decades ago. Do whatever it takes to witness this machine in full flight when they steamroll Australia this October.
LIMITED MEET & GREET VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
– One GA ticket included
– Access to a Meet and Greet session with Paradise Lost
– Photo opportunity with Paradise Lost using your own phone or camera
– Limited edition A3 Poster signed by Paradise Lost
– Official commemorative VIP Laminate
– Priority Access to the Venue
*VIP Terms & Conditions Apply
- Times listed on ticketing pages and confirmation emails reflect general Door or Show Times, not VIP or Meet & Greet (M&G) session times.
- VIP purchasers may be required to arrive 1–3 hours before general doors open to ensure all package benefits are received.
- Priority access refers to early entry to the venue and dedicated VIP check-in prior to doors opening to the general public. Ensure that your contact information (email, phone, mailing address) submitted at checkout is accurate and legible, as it will be used for all VIP-related communication.
- VIP & M&G session information will be sent to the email address or mobile number provided at the time of purchase, during the week prior to the show. If you do not receive your VIP session details by the week of the show, it is your responsibility to contact DRW Entertainment at info@drwe.com.au to follow up.
- The artist, tour promoter, venue, ticketing company, or any affiliated parties are not responsible for incorrect or outdated contact information provided by the purchaser.
- Photo ID of the original purchaser is required for access to the VIP or M&G session.
- VIP check-in and inclusions are only available pre-show at the venue. VIP item inclusions will not be mailed or available after the event. If any elements of the VIP package need to change, we will provide alternative items of equal value wherever possible.
- All VIP packages are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. Refunds or exchanges will only be issued in line with official ticketing terms and conditions. Change of mind or no-shows do not qualify for a refund under any circumstances.
“Fists pump and heads bang… as bleak and cripplingly heavy as in 1991… Nick Holmes’s vocals are full of snarling malevolence.” Louder Than War
“Paradise Lost are still among the greatest and most influential metal bands their country has ever produced.” Rockflesh