Pentecost III

Anathema formed in Liverpool in 1990, initially under the name of Pagan Angel and grew from a heavy doom/death metal style act into a more progressive and melodic group, blending rock elements with strong atmospherics inspired by classic acts such as Pink Floyd and Radiohead. The band signed with Peaceville Records after recording the 'All Faith Is Lost' demo in 1991 and is known for being part of the hallowed Peaceville doom metal trinity in the early 1990's (alongside fellow UK bands Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride), with some highly influential releases in the early part of their long, esteemed career.

Pentecost III was released in early 1995 and was recorded at the infamous AcademyStudios in Yorkshire UK (My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost). Pentecost III featured classic heavy and often hypnotic doom metal, as well as a reworking/rerecording of the 'Memento Mori' track from the 'Iliad Of Woes' demo.

This was the last release which original vocalist Darren White appeared on, before leaving the band to form The Blood Divine with various members of the original Cradle Of Filth line up.