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United States Nick Holmes is a prominent figure in the metal music scene, known for his vocal contributions to Paradise Lost and Bloodbath.
Paradise Lost's current record label for the album 'Ascension' and their album 'IX' with Host.
Record label for Bloodbath’s albums 'Grand Morbid Funeral' (2014) and 'The Arrow of Satan is Drawn' (2018).
Record label for Bloodbath’s album 'Survival of the Sickest' (2022) and 1914's album 'Where Fear and Weapons Meet' (2021) which featured Nick Holmes as a guest.
Record label for Liv Kristine's album '3 AM' (1998) which featured Nick Holmes as a guest.
Record label for Rotting Christ's album 'Rituals' (2016) which featured Nick Holmes as a guest.
Record label for Trees of Eternity's album 'Hour of the Nightingale' (2016) which featured Nick Holmes as a guest.
Record label for Front Line Assembly's album 'Wake Up the Coma' (2019) which featured Nick Holmes as a guest.
Nicholas John Arthur Holmes was born on January 7, 1971. He co-founded the gothic metal band Paradise Lost in late 1988, initiating his career in the music industry. The band quickly became a significant act in the British death-doom scene, releasing their debut album “Lost Paradise” in 1990. Holmes’ vocal style evolved from low, guttural death grunts to a more decipherable bellow, as evidenced on albums like “Icon” (1993). As the band progressed, his vocals further transformed into a gothic rock croon, a style he maintained through several subsequent albums. Paradise Lost continued to release music, including “One Second” (1997), solidifying their place in the genre.
In a notable career progression, Holmes officially joined the Swedish death metal supergroup Bloodbath in September 2014, taking on the moniker “Old Nick.” With Bloodbath, he has contributed vocals to three albums, including “Grand Morbid Funeral” (2014), “The Arrow of Satan Is Drawn” (2018), and “Survival of the Sickest” (2022). His work with Bloodbath marked a return to a more aggressive vocal style, incorporating low growls that were also reintroduced into Paradise Lost’s sound with albums like “The Plague Within” (2015), “Medusa” (2017), and “Obsidian” (2020). Beyond his main projects, Holmes has also released an album with Host, titled “IX” (2023), further diversifying his musical output.
Over his career, Nick Holmes has demonstrated a consistent ability to adapt his vocal techniques and musical approach across various subgenres of metal. His long-standing involvement with Paradise Lost, spanning nearly four decades, highlights his dedication and influence within the gothic metal scene. His participation in Bloodbath further showcases his versatility and commitment to different facets of extreme metal. His work collectively spans numerous studio albums, EPs, and guest appearances, contributing significantly to the landscape of heavy music. His upcoming album with Paradise Lost, “Ascension,” marks their 17th studio release, indicating ongoing creative endeavors.
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