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PARADISE LOST’s GREGOR MACKINTOSH On Producing Ascension, Imperfections And Staying True
Interview by Angela Croudace
Three decades into their career, Paradise Lost remain masters of gothic metal’s melancholic grandeur. With their new album Ascension, guitarist Gregor Mackintosh took on the dual role of musician and producer—a responsibility he says wasn’t a giant leap, given his growing involvement in shaping the band’s sound over recent albums.
“In the past, producers used to be heavily involved in songwriting and structure,” Gregor explained. “Now it’s more about getting the sound in your head onto the record.” While self-producing offered him complete creative control, it…
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