'90s Heavy Rock Icons Announce Fall 2026 Tour Expansion

British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost have officially added new dates to their fall 2026 touring schedule.

The Halifax-based band confirmed a run of shows in Australia in October, expanding their current touring plans with three headline shows in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Pre-sales begin Wednesday, Feb. 4 and general tickets go on sale on Thursday, Feb. 5.

Paradise Lost is in the midst of the second leg of a European tour for their newest album, Ascension. The band has sold out several shows, including performances in Hamburg, Germany and Zoetermeer, Netherlands.

Formed in 1988, Paradise Lost are widely regarded as one of the foundational groups in doom and gothic metal, genres that were born in the late ’80s and early ’90s that blend atmospheric melancholy with noticeable heaviness. Their early albums, like Lost Paradise and Gothic, were key in shaping the gothic metal subgenre for countless artists in the years that followed.

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Across more than three decades, the band’s sound has evolved repeatedly, from grinding death-doom roots to more melodic and textured metal, without losing the dark, immersive qualities that defined them. Their 17th studio album, Ascension, was released in September 2025 through Nuclear Blast Records and marked the band’s first new material in five years.

Vocalist Nick Holmes described the band’s latest single, “Salvation” as a reflection of some universal, yet profound emotional themes.

“Salvation embraces the belief in a higher power and seeking forgiveness for a lifetime of transgression, typically prompted by the approach of death or a significant crisis.”

As for the upcoming Australian shows, fans have a lot to look forward to. Paradise Lost has earned a reputation for being a captivating live act, and audiences can likely expect deep cuts from Paradise Lost’s storied catalogue, offering longtime and new fans alike a broad taste of the band’s evolution.

Here is the complete list of Paradise Lost’s October 2026 Australian Tour Dates:

• Sun, Oct. 18 — Brisbane (The Triffid)
• Mon, Oct. 19 — Sydney (The Factory)
• Tue, Oct. 20 — Melbourne (Max Watts)