Greg Mackintosh of Paradise Lost addresses comments about sudden weight loss

British gothic metal band Paradise Lost’s guitarist, Gregor Mackintosh, has disclosed that he is experiencing “health issues” that have caused him to lose a substantial amount of weight, as per Blabbermouth.

A special message from Greg Mackintosh:

“Hey Everyone
I’ve been told that there are a lot of messages regarding my weight loss over the past few months. I wouldn’t normally comment on such a private thing, but I think it’s for the best in this case, to stop any further speculation.
I do have some ongoing health issues, which have intensified of late. I won’t bore anyone with the details, but I am getting good care and I feel fine.
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None of this affects my ability to play and I am currently on tour with Paradise Lost. The crowds are killer and PL are sounding better than they have in years.
I truly appreciate everyone’s concern.
See you on the road.
Greg”

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Upcoming shows:

• Feb 24 – Vilnius, LT – Loftas
• Feb 27 – Gdansk, PL – B90
• Feb 28 – Warsaw, PL – Progresja
• Mar 2 – Wroclaw, PL – A2
• Mar 3 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys
• Mar 4 – Leipzig, DE – Felsendkeller
• Mar 5 – Hannover, DE – Capitol
• Mar 6 – Zoetermeer, NL – Boerderij (SOLD OUT)
• Mar 20 – Belfast, UK – Limelight
• Mar 21 – Dublin, IE – Academy
• Mar 22 – Limerick, IE – Dolans
• June 26 – Pilsen, CZ – Basinfire Fest
• July 1 – Ballenstedt, DE – Rockharz Festival 2026
• July 26 – Plovdiv, BG – Hills of Rock Festival 2026
• July 31 – Wacken, DE – Wacken Open Air 2026
• Aug 1 – Halifax, UK – The Piece Hall
• Aug 21 – Pindelo dos Milagres, PT – Milagre Metaleiro Open Air Festival

The British gothic metal group called Paradise Lost was founded in 1988 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and are credited with helping to establish the death-doom genre and serving as the primary inspiration for the later gothic metal movement. More than two million Paradise Lost records had been sold globally as of 2005.