Anathema (band)
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Anathema were an English rock band from Liverpool. The group was formed in 1990 by Vincent and Daniel Cavanagh, bassist Jamie Cavanagh, drummer/keyboardist John Douglas, and vocalist Darren White.
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Background information | |
Also known as | Pagan Angel (1990) |
Origin | Liverpool, Merseyside, England |
Genres | |
Years active | 1990–2020 |
Labels | Peaceville, Music for Nations, Kscope |
Spinoffs | Antimatter, Alternative 4 |
Members | Vincent Cavanagh Daniel Cavanagh John Douglas Lee Douglas Daniel Cardoso Darren White Jamie Cavanagh Duncan Patterson Shaun Steels Martin Powell Dave Pybus Les Smith |
Website | www |
The band maintained an active concert schedule throughout their career. They first toured in 1992 with the American death metal band Cannibal Corpse; they since performed throughout Europe, the United States, Central America, Australia,[10] New Zealand, India,[11] and Turkey. In the latter stages of their career, the band performed at notable venues such as London's O2 Arena,[12] Wembley Arena,[13] and the London Palladium,[14] as well as appearing on stage with Stephen Hawking at Starmus Festival 3.[15]
Anathema released 11 studio albums, including Distant Satellites (2014), which included the song "Anathema", named the Anthem of the Year at the third annual Progressive Music Awards.[16] Three years later The Optimist was named Album of the Year at the Progressive Music Awards.[17]