Anthony Edward Aaron Aedy (born 19 December 1969) is an English guitarist who is best known as the rhythm guitarist of the gothic metal/doom metal band Paradise Lost.[1][2] He founded the band in 1988 alongside Stephen Edmondson, Gregor Mackintosh and Nick Holmes.[3] Outside from playing the rhythm guitar, sometimes he plays acoustic guitar on some albums such as Shades of God and Draconian Times.[4][5]

Aaron Aedy
Aedy performing in 2018
Aedy performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameAnthony Edward Aaron Aedy
Born (1969-12-19) 19 December 1969 (age 54)
GenresGothic metal, doom metal, death-doom
Occupation(s)Guitarist
Years active1988–present
Member ofParadise Lost

Just like his bandmate Gregor Mackintosh, he is left-handed, but has always played right-handed guitars because they are cheaper than left-handed guitars.[6]

He has also remixed the compilation of German industrial metal band Die Krupps titled The Final Remixes.

References edit

  1. ^ "Paradise Lost Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  2. ^ Journalist, Rock'n'Roll (16 April 2019). "Aaron Aedy Interview Brutal Assault". Rock'n'Roll Journalist. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Paradise Lost Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  4. ^ Paradise Lost – Shades of God Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 15 October 2023
  5. ^ Paradise Lost – Draconian Times Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 15 October 2023
  6. ^ "Aaron Aedy – Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 15 October 2023.