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Gregor Mackintosh, guitarist and co-founder of British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost, has addressed fan concern over a noticeable change in his appearance, confirming that he is currently dealing with ongoing health issues that have resulted in significant weight loss.

The 55-year-old musician took to social media earlier today (Monday, February 23rd) to share a candid statement, saying: “Hey Everyone. I’ve been told that there are a lot of messages regarding my weight loss over the past few months. I wouldn’t normally comment on such a private thing, but I think it’s for the best in this case, to stop any further speculation.”

“I do have some ongoing health issues, which have intensified of late. I won’t bore anyone with the details, but I am getting good care, and I feel fine. None of this affects my ability to play, and I am currently on tour with Paradise Lost. The crowds are killer, and Paradise Lost is sounding better than they have in years. I truly appreciate everyone’s concern. See you on the road.”

Paradise Lost are currently touring in support of Ascension, their 17th studio album and first in five years, released last September via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2020’s critically acclaimed Obsidian was produced by Mackintosh himself and mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory.

For Mackintosh, who co-founded Paradise Lost nearly four decades ago, the road has always been a means to an end rather than the destination itself. In a 2025 interview with Echoes And Dust, he reflected on what still drives him: “Yeah, because each night is different; it’s always different. Certain things happen, good or bad, within a day that make things memorable, and you can never really get bored with traveling around. I mean, the travel is boring. Flying is boring. I do get sick of airports, but actually seeing places and being in different places is great. Meeting different people.”

“I’m a bit of a loner, though. I’m not a social butterfly, so I’m very selective about how and when I hang out at these places, but yeah, I still enjoy it. The performing side is not the side that I got into this for, though. It’s the creative side. Some guys in the band live for the performing side. For me personally, it’s having a nugget of something in your head and then seeing it come to fruition and being a record was always the thing that excited me the most, and continues to do that. But the performance side, it has its highs and lows,” he added.

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The upcoming trek will be Mike Patton's first live shows with the supergroup in 13 years. Continue reading…

This new round of 35th anniversary touring will commence in May.

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Battery Operated Orchestra’s Responsible Adult hums with that sharp, synth driven pulse that feels both retro and mischievously current. There is a cool mechanical sheen running through the track, somewhere between early Human League detachment and Devo’s sideways grin, yet it never feels like homage. It feels lived in. The rhythm is tight, propulsive, and slightly ironic, perfectly framing lyrics that poke at the uneasy performance of “having it together” in chaotic times.

There is wit here, but also something human beneath the circuitry. Responsible Adult balances playful edge with reflective undercurrents, making it both danceable and quietly self aware. BOO continue to refine their distinct electro pop language, proving once again that grown up does not have to mean boring.

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070 Shake fans are suspecting a new album soon. One key clue is that, from 2016’s The 070 Project: Chapter 1 to 2024’s Petrichor, the New Jersey artist has released a project every even-numbered year. Another key clue is that over the weekend, Shake released “If You’re Free,” a very pretty, stripped-down acoustic song that…

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New Jersey-based, Melodic Death/Thrash Band, Legionary, have released a lyric video for “Controllers of Perception, the second single from forthcoming album, Never-Ending Quest for Purpose. Look and listen at: youtu.be/E_TqluC0ssM “Controllers of Perception” is also available on Bandcamp. Multi-instrumental, composer, and founder, Frank D’Erasmo had this to say about the forthcoming album: “This new album is a continuation of the path […]

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It’s been a minute since we’ve heard anything new from Canadian progressive/technical death metal outfit Beyond Creation. We last covered them when they released their 2018 album Algorythm and since then it’s been quiet. Well, all of that changed today when they dropped their first new single in eight years, “Reverence”.

What starts out with an almost ethereal opening quickly turns into a heavy, proggy beatdown that makes it hard to not want to bang your head until your neck hurts. After all these years, these guys can still play with an insanely tight precision that’s hard to deny. About two-thirds into the song, you get this dare I say beautiful movement that only serves to calm things down before shit gets real again.

This back and forth between calmness and fury serves as a musical reminder of what the track is about, says vocalist, guitarist and lyricist Simon Girard.

“Our new single explores the fragile line between clarity and illusion, between introspection and insanity, where the search for meaning can either elevate us or consume us. But the truth is simple and powerful: the moment you stop comparing and start focusing on who you truly are and what you genuinely want to express, something beautiful happens. You create from a place of honesty. You grow with purpose. What you achieve becomes something you can be proud of, because it is unique, real and entirely your own.”

It’s that comment about comparison that’s particularly important, as Girard says the whole thing is a condemnation of social media and how we’re constantly meant to be comparing ourselves to each other on these soul sucking platforms.

“With social media, we are constantly measuring ourselves against others. The more we compare, the further we drift from our true selves and our authentic voice. We are lost amidst stress and insecurity. We feel that our ideas lack value, that our techniques are insufficient and our identity is somehow flawed.”

There’s no word about a new album or anything at this time, but if you dig the single and music video below, you can pick up a copy of said single today.

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Lousid’s Common Struggles lands with the kind of grounded confidence that defines conscious hip hop at its best. The beat carries a smooth, head nodding groove that feels chill on the surface, yet there is an undercurrent of urgency in the delivery. Lousid flows with clarity and intention, balancing introspection with momentum, never sounding preachy but never shying away from weight either.

What makes the track resonate is its relatability. The themes feel lived in, not borrowed, reflecting everyday pressures and shared realities without overcomplicating the message. There is energy in the cadence, but also space to breathe. Common Struggles feels honest and steady, a reminder that vulnerability and strength can exist in the same verse.

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