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Biography : Edge Of Paradise

Rising out of sunny L.A. comes a unique and captivating entity which is turning heads across the USA’s Hard Rock/Heavy Metal landscape. Edge of Paradise is bringing an experience that exudes the timeless foundations of classic heavy metal with an industrial tinged contemporary edge. Soaring vocals and catchy hooks create an intense entourage of light and shadow while staying highly accessible to fans across the Rock/Metal spectrum.

Edge of Paradise formed by vocalist Margarita Monet and guitarist Dave Bates back in 2011. A few months later, the band released their debut album ‘Mask’ (Co written with Robin Mc Auley ) and a powerhouse rhythm section Tony Franklin (Blue Murder, The Firm) on bass and Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth Band) on drums. Edge Of Paradise hit the ground running, firing on all cylinders with ‘Mask’ coming at #6 most added on national CMJ radio, right behind Machine Head and Five Finger Death Punch.

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.”

After touring both West and East coast, Edge Of Paradise started recording their next album. Working with legendary producer Michael Wagener and Grammy winning producer Bob Kulick (Kiss, Motorhead), the band released their sophomore album Immortal Waltz, May 22, 2015. The album debuted at #2 most added and got into top 20 on the national CMJ metal radio. Immortal Waltz was voted as album of the week on Revolver Magazine and got great reviews from music critics worldwide!

-Lance hall of 90.9 WJSC fm stated, “Immortal Waltz is one of the most unique sounding albums I’ve heard in a long long time. True craftsmanship on all the songs and with a person the stature of Michael Wagener producing and mixing, there’s no doubt that the only grade to give this project is a full FIVE STARS !!!”

Currently the band is working on new music and some ambitious plans to follow. Working with Chuck Johnson (Korn, Slipknot) and Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Pop Evil..) Edge Of Paradise released a music video trailer “Shade Of Crazy” to give a small taste of what’s to come! The band is planning on getting back to Nashville to record some more songs with Michael Wagener for the upcoming album!