Paradise Lost Stream New Version of “True Belief”
Paradise Lost just shared their re-recorded version of “True Belief,” and it’s a treat for seasoned fans’ ears.
The band famously re-recorded their 1993 album Icon when the record turned 30, and while that record is classic, the new versions show a lot of growth. But don’t take our word for it; listen below and let us know what you think.
Paradise Lost vocalist Nick Holmes claims that the band re-recorded the album because they didn’t have rights to the original music or artwork thanks to their record deal. However, the results are astounding.
“Our specific record deal around the time we signed for the Icon album meant we would never actually own the rights to our music or artwork, so going forward, to reissue the album ourselves for the 30th anniversary, it was necessary to re-record and completely re-do the album cover.”
“Re-recording Icon has not only enabled us to release it as a series of collectors editions on vinyl but it was also great to revisit some songs from a lifetime ago. Nothing can replace those original recordings or ever will; they are a nostalgic part of all our lives, but it has been a lot of fun revisiting those early MFN days once again, and I hope the result displays that!”
Icon 30 is the band’s first album with drummer Guido Zima Montanarini, who took over for drummer Waltteri Väyrynen when he left in 2022 to join Opeth.
If you’re lucky enough to live in the U.K., Paradise Lost are playing two exclusive shows with My Dying Bride. Get your tickets here.
12/1 London, U.K. – Shepherds Bush Empire
12/14 Bradford, U.K. – St. George’s
