Paradox (band) — reviews and key works

Paradox

Musical Group

Forfans of 1980s thrash/speed metal, collectors of european metal, listeners who appreciate bay area-influenced thrash with melodic elements.
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The Profile

Paradox is a German thrash metal band formed in Würzburg and led by singer/guitarist Charly Steinhauer. They are best known for late-1980s albums such as Product of Imagination (1987) and Heresy (1989).

Early albums Product of Imagination (1987) and Heresy (1989) were released on Roadracer Records (a Roadrunner subsidiary). Reviews note Jacob Hansen's contribution to the production/mixing of Electrify.

German thrash band Paradox, led by Charly Steinhauer, is praised in reviews for its 1980s-era albums and later work. Heresy (1989) is often highlighted as a high point and a "forgotten gem." Electrify is noted for melodic enrichment and solid production (Jacob Hansen credited in a review). Reviews view the band's output favorably overall.

Notable Quotes

❝ "\"Heresy\" is what you need. For many reasons. Not the least of which is the fact that, within its genre, it\u2019s a little forgotten gem."

❝ "The new \"Electrify\" is no exception to the rule, a broadly scoped heavy metal work, fundamentally melodic as well, where such a feature does not derive from mere catchiness but from the choice of appreciable instrumental solutions."