Riot Squad

Paradox

PARADOX is definitely one of my favourite Thrash Metal bands and they made me so […]
By Caterina Zoi
October 18, 2009
Paradox - Riot Squad album cover

PARADOX is definitely one of my favourite Thrash Metal bands and they made me so happy when they released Electrify last year. They've been silent for many years and it was a really great album. Now after one year they release Riot Squad to show their presence once again.

I don't think that there's much to say about them...They've played an important role in Thrash Metal history. So if you don't know them just keep in mind that they were formed in 1986 and they're one of the best Thrash Metal bands. Since then, they have released 5 studio albums (including Riot Squad).
About this album: I can say that I didn't expect it would be so good. Now I should pick a few songs to write about, but the only thing I can say is that from the beginning to the end it's a kick-ass album. Classic PARADOX's riffs, great thrashy sound and this unique voice...What makes me feel so excited is that they show that Thrash Metal is not dead (as many people usually say). It's here, it's alive... And PARADOX is one of the best bands to prove it. Riot Squad has a very good production as well as a great cover and, as already said, it's musically excellent.
If you're one of their fans I'm pretty sure you'll like it. If you don't even know them you should listen first to Product Of Imagination and Heresy just to see what this band is about and then check their other albums.

8 / 10

Excellent

"Riot Squad" Track-listing:

Suburban Riot Squad
Hollow Peace
Riptide
Rise In Rank
Evolution Reset
Nothingness
No Place To Survive
Dream Hero
Planet Terror
Psychofficial

Paradox Lineup:

Charly Steinhauer - Vocals, Guitar
Olly Keller - Bass
Kai Pasemann - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Roland Jahoda - Drums

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