Anathema (band)

Anathema
Live at Festimad 2007, 8 June 2007
Live at Festimad 2007, 8 June 2007
Background information
Also known asPagan Angel (1990)
OriginLiverpool, Merseyside, England
Genres
Years active1990–2020
LabelsPeaceville, Music for Nations, Kscope
SpinoffsAntimatter, Alternative 4
MembersVincent Cavanagh
Daniel Cavanagh
John Douglas
Lee Douglas
Daniel Cardoso
Darren White
Jamie Cavanagh
Duncan Patterson
Shaun Steels
Martin Powell
Dave Pybus
Les Smith
Websitewww.anathemamusic.com

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.

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]

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  10. ^ Yeudall, Oliver (11 December 2017). "LIVE REVIEW: Anathema – Perth, December 10th 2017". The Rockpit. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  11. ^ Menon, Tushar (5 December 2012). "Backstage With Vincent Cavanagh". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Sunday Running Order". Stone Free Festival. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  13. ^ Munro, Scott (18 October 2016). "Anathema to support Opeth at London's Wembley Arena". Louder Sound. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  14. ^ Wilde, Martin (10 March 2020). "Concert Review: Anathema: London, England - March 7th, 2020". The Prog Report. Images by James, Naomi. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Holy Cow, Stephen Hawking Performed Live With the Rock Band 'Anathema'!". News18. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  16. ^ Kilroy, HannahMay (11 September 2014). "Prog Awards 2014 Winners In Full". Prog Magazine. Louder. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  17. ^ Munro, Scott (14 September 2017). "Marillion, Anathema, Steve Hackett among Progressive Music Award winners". Louder. Retrieved 25 September 2017.