The Blood Divine was a British metal band with progressive rock and gothic influences and was founded by Paul Allender and brothers Paul and Benjamin Ryan after the three left Cradle of Filth during the recording of the Vempire (or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein) EP. They were soon joined by ousted Anathema singer Darren White, as well as drummer William A. 'W.A.S.' Sarginson and bassist Steve Maloney. The band released Awaken through Peaceville Records in 1996. Read more on Last.fm