The CD "Mask" is a breath of fresh air, in an overly repetetive genre. There are so many apparent influences, that it would be hard to classify a sub category, this could be the dawn of a new sound for metal music".
The music on "Mask" is rooted deeply in traditional heavy metal, but yet contains many modern progressive metal elements. The music is guitar heavy, hook oriented metal drawing inspiration from artists such as Iron maiden, Black Sabbath and Metallica, but also incorporates clever usage of odd meters reminiscent of Dream Theater and Symphony X. The groove however is what keeps this metallic war machine a float, and is an apparent nod to the 90's groove hard rock movement such as Rage Against the Machine and Alice in Chains, but is uniquely packaged in a female fronted melodic metal fashion. The vocals of Margarita Monet provide a smooth glossy venire to the hardcore riffing of guitarist Dave Bates. With many influential elements aloft, it would be hard not to classify this group as being unique, and if we were to consult Dave or Margarita they would make it clear that the attempt here is to create a "sound" that would clearly define the Edge Of Paradise. The release also features guest appearances by world class drummer Gregg Bissonette and world renown bass player Tony Franklin who together add punch and definition to the rhythm section and no doubt add to the impact of these compositions.
1. Falling Down (feat. Gregg Bissonette & Tony Franklin) 3:02
2. Tail of the Gun (feat. Gregg Bissonette, Tony Franklin & Robin Mc Auley) 3:42
3. Mask (feat. Gregg Bissonette & Bjorn Englen) 3:38
4. We Breathe (feat. Gregg Bissonette & Tony Franklin) 3:14
5. Thrown It All Away (feat. Robin Mc Auley & Bjorn Englen) 3:49
6. Walk the Line (feat. Gregg Bissonette, Tony Franklin & Robin Mc Auley) 3:41
7. Shredenstein (Frankenstein) 3:42
8. I Come In Peace 2:25
9. Fire (feat. Gregg Bissonette & Tony Franklin)
Edge Of Paradise – Mask 2012
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