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Anathema
Anathema Live at Festimad 2007, 8 June 2007
Anathema Live at Festimad 2007, 8 June 2007
Background information
Origin Liverpool, England
Genre(s) Death/Doom (early)[1][2]
Alternative rock
Progressive rock[1][2]
Art Rock
Years active 1990–present
Label(s) Peaceville Records
Music For Nations
Associated acts Antimatter
Cradle of Filth
My Dying Bride
Serotonal
The Blood Divine
Website www.anathema.ws
Members
Vincent Cavanagh
Daniel Cavanagh
Jamie Cavanagh
Les Smith
John Douglas
Lee Douglas

Anathema are an English band from the city of Liverpool, which, together with Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride, helped to develop the death/doom sound, a subgenre of doom metal. Liverpool ( is a City and Metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Death/doom (also known as deathdoom and doomdeath) is an extreme heavy metal subgenre Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Progressive rock (often shortened to " progressive " " prog " or " prog rock " is a form of Rock music that evolved Art rock is a term describing a subgenre of Rock music that tends to have "experimental or avant-garde influences" and emphasizes "novel sonic texture In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Peaceville Records is a British independent metal -oriented record label Music for Nations was a British Independent record label focusing mainly on rock and metal. Antimatter is a band formed by Duncan Patterson (former bass player and songwriter of Anathema) and Mick Moss My Dying Bride is a British Doom metal band formed in 1990 Biography My Dying Bride was formed in June 1990 after lead guitarist Andrew Serotonal features the original frontman of Anathema (‘Serenades‘ 1993 and later The Blood Divine (‘Awaken‘ 1996 and ‘Mystica‘ 1997 Darren White The Blood Divine was a British Goth metal band founded by Paul Allender and brothers Paul and Benjamin Ryan after the three left Cradle of Filth Vincent Cavanagh (born August 29, 1973) in Liverpool is an English Singer and Guitarist best known as the founder of British Daniel Cavanagh, born October 6 1972, is an English Guitarist and singer who formed the British art rock band Anathema Les 'Lecter' Smith is an English keyboard player He originally did session work on keyboards for the British band Anathema on their 1996 album Eternity England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Liverpool ( is a City and Metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary Paradise Lost are a Heavy metal band formed in 1988 in Halifax, England. My Dying Bride is a British Doom metal band formed in 1990 Biography My Dying Bride was formed in June 1990 after lead guitarist Andrew Death/doom (also known as deathdoom and doomdeath) is an extreme heavy metal subgenre Doom metal is a form of Heavy metal music that typically employs very slow Tempos low-tuned guitars and a much 'thicker' or 'heavier' sound than other metal However, their album Eternity was a departure from doom and metal, and signaled their transition to atmospheric rock. Eternity is an Album by the British Doom metal band Anathema.

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History

Anathema was formed in 1990 as a Doom metal band, initially under the name 'Pagan Angel'. Doom metal is a form of Heavy metal music that typically employs very slow Tempos low-tuned guitars and a much 'thicker' or 'heavier' sound than other metal In November of that year, the band recorded their first demo, entitled An Iliad of Woes. An Iliad of Woes was the first demo recorded by British band Anathema, then known as Pagan Angel This demo caught the attention of several bands from the English metal scene, allowing Anathema to play gigs with bands like Bolt Thrower and Paradise Lost. Bolt Thrower are an English Death metal band from Coventry, England. Paradise Lost are a Heavy metal band formed in 1988 in Halifax, England.

At the beginning of 1991, the band adopted its current name, and gained a lot of attention with the release of their second demo entitled All Faith Is Lost, resulting in a four-album deal with Peaceville Records. All Faith Is Lost is the second demo from Anathema. Track listing "Crestfallen" – 730 "At One with the Earth" Peaceville Records is a British independent metal -oriented record label Their first release under the label was The Crestfallen EP in November 1992. The Crestfallen is an EP by the British Doom metal band Anathema. They took the material from that album on the road, touring with Cannibal Corpse. Cannibal Corpse is an American Death metal band founded in 1986

Serenades, Anathema's debut LP, attracted a lot of mainstream attention, propelling their "Sweet Tears" music video onto the MTV playlist. Serenades is the debut full-length album of the British Doom metal band Anathema. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City.

Anathema's first European tour was in 1994, and was closely followed by gigs at the Independent Rock Festival in Brazil. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld

In May of 1995, vocalist Darren White parted with the band, eventually forming The Blood Divine. Darren "Big Bad Daz" White is an English musician born in Liverpool and best known as the original vocalist for the band Anathema. The Blood Divine was a British Goth metal band founded by Paul Allender and brothers Paul and Benjamin Ryan after the three left Cradle of Filth Rather than recruiting a new vocalist, the band decided that guitarist Vincent Cavanagh should assume White's role. Vincent Cavanagh (born August 29, 1973) in Liverpool is an English Singer and Guitarist best known as the founder of British This new formation debuted by touring with Cathedral in the United Kingdom. Cathedral are a Doom metal band from Coventry England. Biography The band was founded in 1989 by Lee Dorrian (a former member of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located

The release of Eternity came in 1996, relying more on atmospheric sounds, and starting the transition to clean vocals; the album Judgement would later consolidate this style. Eternity is an Album by the British Doom metal band Anathema. Judgement is an album by British rock band Anathema. It was released on June 21 1999 through Music For Nations. A European tour followed the album's release.

Anathema in concert at Istanbul Cemil Topuzlu Harbiye Amphitheatre in 2005.
Anathema in concert at Istanbul Cemil Topuzlu Harbiye Amphitheatre in 2005. Cemil Topuzlu Harbiye Amphitheatre ( Turkish: Cemil Topuzlu Harbiye Açık Hava Tiyatrosu, also called simply as Açık Hava Tiyatrosu) is a contemporary

The second member to leave the band was drummer John Douglas, who departed in the summer of 1997. He was replaced by Shaun Taylor-Steels, formerly of Solstice, who would also later play drums for My Dying Bride. Shaun Taylor-Steels (born August 22, 1970) is a British drummer My Dying Bride is a British Doom metal band formed in 1990 Biography My Dying Bride was formed in June 1990 after lead guitarist Andrew

Alternative 4 was released in 1998. Alternative 4 is an Album by the British rock band Anathema. It was released on June 22 1998 through Peaceville During this time the band underwent many line-up changes. Bassist Duncan Patterson quit due to musical differences and was replaced by Dave Pybus of Dreambreed, where Duncan had played bass for a short period. Dave Pybus (born June 4, 1970 in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England) Martin Powell (who had played keyboards and violin for My Dying Bride previously) also joined the band. For the 19th century baseball player see Martin Powell. Martin Powell (born July 19, 1973 in Sheffield, Finally, John Douglas returned to the drums.

In June of 1999, the album Judgement was released, marking Anathema's complete shift from the doom metal genre, focusing instead on slower and more experimental songs. This new sound has been likened to artists such as Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, and to a lesser extent, Radiohead. Pink Floyd are Jeffrey Scott Buckley (November 17 1966 – May 29 1997 raised as Scotty Moorhead, was an American Singer-songwriter and Guitarist He was the son Radiohead However, the essence of the band remained the same. Their songs continued to express a feeling of depression and, more often than not, desperation.

During the same year Martin Powell switched positions with Cradle of Filth's keyboardist Les Smith, who came to be an integral member of Anathema. Les 'Lecter' Smith is an English keyboard player He originally did session work on keyboards for the British band Anathema on their 1996 album Eternity

Shortly before the release of A Fine Day to Exit, Dave Pybus announced his departure from the band and later joined - ironically - Cradle of Filth. A Fine Day to Exit is an album by the British rock band Anathema. He was replaced by touring bassist George Roberts, and later by Jamie Cavanagh.

In March of 2002, Daniel Cavanagh announced his departure from the band, joining Duncan Patterson's band Antimatter. Daniel Cavanagh, born October 6 1972, is an English Guitarist and singer who formed the British art rock band Anathema Antimatter is a band formed by Duncan Patterson (former bass player and songwriter of Anathema) and Mick Moss However, he later rejoined Anathema in 2003 for the release of A Natural Disaster, and started their European Tour. A Natural Disaster is an album by the British band Anathema. It was released on 3 November 2003 in the United Kingdom and on This accelerated the changes in Anathema's tone, towards the atmospheric and progressive, as exhibited in album tracks 'Flying' and 'Violence'.

Upon the closing of their label Music for Nations after its purchase by Sony BMG, Anathema found itself without a record label, despite having completed an extensive tour of the UK with popular Finnish rock band HIM in April 2006. Music for Nations was a British Independent record label focusing mainly on rock and metal. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. HIM is a rock band from Finland formed in 1991 by vocalist Ville Valo, guitarist Mikko Lindström, During their search for a new label, the band have adopted a more 'DIY' approach to music release, embracing the internet and releasing songs via their own website, for which fans may donate a monetary sum of their own choice. The DIY ethic ( Do it yourself ethic refers to the ethic of being self-reliant by completing tasks oneself as opposed to having others who are likely more experienced complete Despite the obvious lack of label-based tour support, the band continues to play dates across Europe, guitarist Danny Cavanagh also playing the odd low-key acoustic concert.

The band's newest album was originally to be titled 'everything'. Its release date has been pushed back several times, sparking much controversy and speculation amongst fans. In August 2007, Danny Cavanagh responded by posting a blog to the bands myspace page, announcing that the new material would be played on a full European tour prior to it being recorded, and that the new album, now tentatively titled 'Paradigm Shift', would consist of perhaps fourteen songs broken up over two discs. MySpace is a popular social networking Website offering an interactive user-submitted network of friends personal profiles blogs groups photos music and During a concert in London he said that Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree would produce the new album. Steven John Wilson (born November 3, 1967) is the lead guitarist/singer/songwriter and the founder of Progressive rock band Porcupine Tree Porcupine Tree are a Progressive rock band formed by Steven Wilson in 1987 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England. In May it was announced that recording for the new album, undergoing yet another name change to be titled 'Horizons', was well under way.

Band members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Full length

Demos

EPs

Singles

Compilations

Contributions

Videography

Promo video

Official live

Bootlegs

References

  1. ^ a b Mark Rudolph. "Metalfest 2000", Central Michigan Life, 2000-08-02. Central Michigan Life is Central Michigan University 's Student newspaper. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Retrieved on 2008-01-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor  
  2. ^ a b Adrien Begrand (2004-02-26). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed A Natural Disaster. PopMatters. PopMatters is an international Webzine of cultural criticism Its scope is broadly cast on all things pop culture Retrieved on 2008-01-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor

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