Anathema

Anathema were an English rock band from Liverpool, formed in 1990 by Vincent and Daniel Cavanagh, bassist Jamie Cavanagh, drummer/keyboardist John Douglas, and vocalist Darren "Daz" White.

The band maintained an active concert schedule throughout their career. They first toured in 1992 with American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. They since performed throughout Europe, the United States, Central America, Australia, New Zealand, India, and Turkey. In the latter stages of their career, the band performed at venues such as London's O2 Arena, Wembley Arena, and the London Palladium, and appeared on stage with Stephen Hawking at Starmus Festival 3.

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. Three years later, The Optimist was named Album of the Year at the Progressive Music Awards.