EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 25 MIN
Paradise Lost Interview: In Conversation with Nick Holmes
from Primordial Radio Podcast · host Primordial Radio
We sat down with Paradise Lost singer Nick Holmes to talk all about their brand-new album, Ascension and what it means to still be pushing boundaries after 17 albums.*Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7*https://links.primordialradio.com/listenFrom the origins of the band’s name, inspired by John Milton’s Paradise Lost, to Nick’s fascination with religion (despite being an atheist), we dig into the stories and ideas that keep driving one of the UK’s most influential heavy bands.There's also plenty of laughs and dark humour, including memories of touring South America with Ozzy Osbourne, the lasting impact of Draconian Times, and what it really takes to keep creating after nearly four decades. Nick also opens up about the meaning behind "Serpent on the Cross", "Lay a Wreath Upon the World" and "Life Unknown", and why the music still matters more than ever.ONLINE Website - https://primordialradio.comDiscord - https://primordialradio.com/discordYouTube - https://links.primordialradio.com/youtubeSpotify Playlist - https://links.primordialradio.com/spotifySOCIALFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/primordialradioInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/primordialradioTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@primordialradioMETAL FOR GOOD CHARITYCheck out our chosen charity, Metal For Good, and the great work they do - https://metalforgood.org
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We sat down with Paradise Lost singer Nick Holmes to talk all about their brand-new album, Ascension and what it means to still be pushing boundaries after 17 albums.*Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7*https://links.primordialradio.com/listenFrom the origins of the band’s name, inspired by John Milton’s Paradise Lost, to Nick’s fascination with religion (despite being an atheist), we dig into the stories and ideas that keep driving one of the UK’s most influential heavy bands.There's also plenty of laughs and dark humour, including memories of touring South America with Ozzy Osbourne, the lasting impact of Draconian Times, and what it really takes to keep creating after nearly four decades. Nick also opens up about the meaning behind "Serpent on the Cross", "Lay a Wreath Upon the World" and "Life Unknown", and why the music still matters more than ever.ONLINE Website - https://primordialradio.comDiscord - https://primordialradio.com/discordYouTube - https://links.primordialradio.com/youtubeSpotify Playlist - https://links.primordialradio.com/spotifySOCIALFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/primordialradioInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/primordialradioTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@primordialradioMETAL FOR GOOD CHARITYCheck out our chosen charity, Metal For Good, and the great work they do - https://metalforgood.org
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