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Released 11 years ago this June

The Plague Within

Paradise Lost · 2015

55 min · 11 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom

A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and crushing riffs, embodying the essence of gothic doom metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • haunting atmospheric reflections

Where this album fits

Themes
inner turmoil· gothic despair
Career context
Released in 2015, 'The Plague Within' marked a significant return to form for Paradise Lost after a period of experimentation with their sound. This album followed the band's 2013 release, 'Tragic Idol,' reflecting a newfound focus on their death-doom roots while maintaining their signature gothic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
My Dying Bride· Anathema· Cathedral
If this clicks, go next to
Medusa — Continues the gothic doom sound with a fresh intensity and dark themes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Light at the End of the World by My Dying Bride — Shares a similar blend of melancholic melodies and gothic doom atmospheres.
Songs from the North I, II & III by Swallow the Sun — Combines crushing riffs with haunting melodies, echoing themes of despair and beauty.
Weather Systems by Anathema — Explores emotional depth with lush soundscapes and introspective lyrics akin to gothic doom themes.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "No Hope in Sight".

  • 1 No Hope in Sight Start here 4:51
  • 2 Terminal 4:28
  • 3 An Eternity of Lies 5:58
  • 4 Punishment Through Time 5:13
  • 5 Beneath Broken Earth 6:08
  • 6 Sacrifice the Flame 4:42
  • 7 Victim of the Past 4:28
  • 8 Flesh From Bone 4:18
  • 9 Cry Out 4:31
  • 10 Return to the Sun 5:43
  • 11 Victim of the Past (orchestra version) 5:13

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