"Dad rock" probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Nick Holmes. The Paradise Lost frontman forged a unique career as an early pioneer of death-doom and gothic metal in the 90s, branching out into straight-up death metal when he took over as vocalist of Bloodbath in 2012, also embracing his love for snynth-driven goth with Host in 2023.
But as Nick shares, his music tastes aren't confined to the macabre. Be it Rainbow, Glen Campbell or erm, Richard Harris, Nick has a wide-ranging music taste that somewhat explains how his bands are still producing some of their best material over three decades on from their formation, even re-recording classic album Icon to celebrate its 30th anniversary. That in mind, here are his picks for the ten songs that set him on the path to greatness.
