British gothic metal stalwarts Paradise Lost are preparing to embark on a significant European trek later this year, announcing the first leg of their “Ascension Of Europe Tour 2025.” This initial run of dates will span from early October through early November 2025, covering venues across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.
Accompanying them for the entire run will be Italy’s Messa. The opening slots will feature High Parasite during the UK shows and Lacrimas Profundere joining for specific concerts on the mainland European dates.
Here is the full itinerary for the initial leg of the “Ascension Of Europe Tour 2025“:
- October 09, 2025 – Manchester, UK – New Century Hall
- October 10, 2025 – Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill
- October 11, 2025 – Newcastle, UK – Newcastle University
- October 12, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – Garage
- October 14, 2025 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
- October 15, 2025 – Bristol, UK – SWX
- October 16, 2025 – Southampton, UK – The 1865
- October 17, 2025 – London, UK – Islington Assembly Hall
- October 19, 2025 – Lille, France – Tyrant Fest
- October 20, 2025 – Paris, France – Elysée Montmartre
- October 21, 2025 – Lyon, France – La Rayonne
- October 23, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Live Music Hall
- October 24, 2025 – Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Rockhal
- October 25, 2025 – Dornbirn, Austria – Conrad Sohm
- October 26, 2025 – Padova, Italy – Hall
- October 28, 2025 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Werk
- October 29, 2025 – Prague, Czech Republic – Palac Acropolis
- October 30, 2025 – Zagreb, Croatia – Boogaloo
- October 31, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – SiMM City
- November 01, 2025 – Budapest, Hungary – Durer Kert
- November 03, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland – PTR / L’Usine
- November 04, 2025 – Nuremberg, Germany – Z-Bau
- November 05, 2025 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Pandora
- November 06, 2025 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix
Paradise Lost first emerged from Halifax, West Yorkshire, in 1988, quickly becoming architects of the gothic metal sound with defining early works like the album Gothic. Never content to stay in one place musically, they achieved broader success with 1995’s Draconian Times before shifting gears significantly in the late ’90s, exploring alternative rock influences on albums such as One Second and Host.
Their journey continued through powerful, ornate releases like 2009’s Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us. In more recent years, albums including The Plague Within (2015) and Medusa (2017) saw the band revisiting their heavier, doom-laden origins to much acclaim. Known for their captivating stage presence, Paradise Lost are widely regarded as influential veterans in the metal world. Their latest studio effort, Obsidian, achieved international success upon its release in spring 2020.
The band are nearing the completion of their highly anticipated follow-up to the mentioned Obsidian. Recent interviews with the band’s guitarists confirm that the new material is recorded, with sights set on a release later this year.
“It’s not fully mixed yet, but it’s recorded.”
“It’s been the longest time we’ve ever had between albums. But that’s kind of because of the pandemic as well… So sh*t happens. And, yeah, hopefully it’ll come out September, October time this year.”
Fans interested in attending can find ticket information at the band’s official tour page: https://paradiselost.co.uk/tour-dates/
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