Edge of Paradise
Hollywood, California, United States | INDIE
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The Los Angeles based female-fronted metal band, Edge Of Paradise, are ready to set the world aflame, with a worldwide digital sales premiere on Loudtrax of their debut CD, Mask.
Check it out here: http://www.loudtrax.com/Artist/EdgeOfParadise .
Edge Of Paradise is fronted by the stunning Margarita Monet who delivers potent yet melodic vocals along with virtuoso keyboard playing that adds a unique classical flair to the band’s sonic metal assault.
Combine that with the ferocious fretwork of guitarist Dave Bates who intertwines compelling leads and bombastic riffs and you’ve got a band that offers something highly refreshing in today’s modern metal sound-scape.
Mask also features guest appearances by renowned session drummer Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, Don Henley and major session drummer for hit-TV and movie soundtracks) and bassist extraordinaire Tony Franklin (The Firm, Glenn Hughes, Blue Murder, Roy Harper) who prove to be the ultimate rhythm section when it comes to the hard-edged rock sounds contained on the debut recordings.
Other guests on the CD include bassist Bjorn Englen (Yngwie Malmsteen), drummer Craig Anderson and backing vocals from Robin McCauley (MSG) who also co-wrote most the songs along with Dave and Margarita, and cutting-edge songwriter Ryan Jones.
Edge of Paradise was formed in the beginning of 2011 from the ashes of Dave Bates’ former band Bleed, which was fronted by Robin McAauley. The influences on the CD are incredibly diverse, and have been pegged as “Industrial Melodic Chaos”. Margarita states “it has always been my vision to create music that will be around for a while and I feel like we have really achieved that with Mask.” The band plans to tour the US at the start of the year 2012, to promote Mask. Along with Margarita and Dave, drummer Kevin Katich and bassist Steven Cook will round off the live band.
Mask features 9 stellar tracks, highlighted by "Falling Down," "Tail Of The Gun," the title track "Mask," and modern-day power ballad "We Breath".
The complete track listing for Mask is:
1. Falling Down
2. Tail Of The Gun
3. Mask
4. We Breath
5. Thrown It All Away
6. Walk The Line
7. Shredenstein
8. I Come In Peace
9. Fire
- Chip Rugieri
Musician's Institue published a success story anout our lead guitarist Dave Bates featuring the band!
http://www.mi.edu/success/dave-bates-and-edge - Musicians' Institute
Musician's Institue published a success story anout our lead guitarist Dave Bates featuring the band!
http://www.mi.edu/success/dave-bates-and-edge - Musicians' Institute
"Thrown IT All Away" has juicy guitars and very emotional chord progression. The Song really has potential to become a metal classic."
- Michael , RevelationZ Magazine - RevelationZ Magazine
"At this show the band was a tight. well-oiled machine that let the music do the talking." "Audience members were seduced and captivated by the sheer power, vertuosity and passion of the music."
"The band brought the freshness and contempporary twist to metal fans withought sacrificing key elements of the style."
- The Music Connection
Discography
Perfect Shade Of Black - 2013
Perfect Shade Of Black
In A Dream
Break Away
Ghost
Immortal Waltz
Mask - Debut Album - 2011
1. Falling Down
2. Tail Of The Gun
3. Mask
4. We Breath
5. Thrown It All Away
6. Walk The Line
7. I Come In Peace
8. Shredenstein
9. Fire
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Edge of Paradise might be a new band, but when your debut album includes the rhythm section of bassist Tony Franklin (Blue Murder, The Firm) and drummer Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth Band), you know you're already in great shape. Now add the powerhouse vocals of Margarita Monet and Dave Bates' towering guitars and you have yourself a record essential to any fan of melodic metal.
Formed by Monet and Bates in 2011, Edge Of Paradise debut release 'Mask' came at #6 most added on national CMJ radio, right behind Machine Head and Five Finger Death Punch. An album chockfull of industrial-tinged metal coupled with soaring vocal hooks, was greatly received by critics and fans worldwide. Legendary Rock Interviews stated "Once in a while a new band comes along that not only has a unique sound of its’ own but draws upon all the things we love about metal or rock to begin with. Edge of Paradise are one of the best independent bands to come out of L.A. in some time."
Edge Of Paradise has been gearing up for the new year with new music and big plans. The group immediately began writing to showcase the bands maturity and define the direction that was pre-empted by “Mask”. Working with legendary Michael Wagener on the mix of the songs and recording with grammy winning producer Bob Kulick (Kiss, Motorhead), the new songs will be a showcase for the staggering growth and maturity, achieved since the release of the “Mask”.
Live, the band delivers a tight, energetic and big performance. HardRockHaven stated, "Don’t be fooled by her angelic personality and beauty, Monet’s power and intensity will grab you by the neck and won’t let go until your head is blown off by her unearthly vocal range, hitting the notes most singers would not dare to attempt. Guitarist, Dave Bates is the epitome of sheer effortless virtuosity; this guy will make all guitar players either Idolize or hate him, as there are very few guitarists on this Earth that can shred like Bates." Music Connection Magazine described the band “as a tight, well-oiled machine". The band is now ready to bring that machine to the people!
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