# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PARADISE LOST | Factory Theatre | Sydney
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: Gothic Doom Metal originators Paradise Lost to play their first Australian shows in nearly a decade. 

TOUR DATES

Sunday 18 October 2026 - The Triffid, Brisbane
Monday 19 October 2026 - Factory Theatre, Sydney
Tuesday 20 October 2026 - Max Watts, Melbourne
 
“Fists pump and heads bang… as bleak and cripplingly heavy as in 1991… Nick Holmes’s vocals are full of snarling malevolence.” Louder Than War 
 
“Paradise Lost are still among the greatest and most influential metal bands their country has ever produced.” Rockflesh
 
Paradise Lost remain the undisputed monarchs of metal’s dark frontier. Formed in Halifax in 1988, they quickly carved out their legacy as pioneers of gothic metal; a brooding fusion of crushing heaviness and shadow‑drenched melody.
 
Never content to remain static, the band has spent decades fearlessly exploring every corner of the dark‑music spectrum. From their sludgy doom‑death origins to the towering, cinematic sound that propelled them into the metal mainstream, Paradise Lost’s influence can be heard across generations of artists: from Cradle of Filth and HIM to Gatecreeper and Chelsea Wolfe.
 
Their 2026 shows promise a ferocious, career‑spanning descent into the band’s most iconic moments. Expect early classics from Shades of God and Icon, era‑defining anthems from Draconian Times and One Second, and the blistering resurgence of In Requiem and Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us, all the way through to their most recent triumph, Ascension.
 
It is a masterclass that showcases the full spectrum of Paradise Lost’s legacy, a deep archive of the place they’ve carved into heavy music, performed with an authority and atmosphere that no other band on earth can summon.
 
Paradise Lost are a band so utterly assured in their craft, and so instinctively locked in with one another, that every performance becomes an overwhelming, immersive experience. When they take the stage, the atmosphere shifts; darker, heavier, charged with that unmistakable gothic-metal grandeur they perfected decades ago. Do whatever it takes to witness this machine in full flight when they steamroll Australia this October.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marrickville/paradise-lost-|-factory-theatre-|-sydney/200029624644540
- **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 459

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Marrickville
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Factory Theatre
- **lat**: -33.905648933803
- **long**: 151.16538405418
- **full address**: The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia, Marrickville

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is PARADISE LOST | Factory Theatre | Sydney being held?
  - **A:** PARADISE LOST | Factory Theatre | Sydney takes place on Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am at The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia, Marrickville.
- **Q**: Who is organizing PARADISE LOST | Factory Theatre | Sydney?
  - **A:** PARADISE LOST | Factory Theatre | Sydney is organized by DRW Entertainment.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at DRW Entertainment's events?
  - **A:** DRW Entertainment has 158+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. DRW Entertainment has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** PARADISE LOST | Factory Theatre | Sydney is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marrickville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 450+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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