EDGE OF PARADISE JOURNEY INTO THE UNKNOWN
Edge Of Paradise is a band that I’ve known of since first interviewing lead singer Margarita Monet. That was way back in December of 2011, when they were promoting Mask. In a recent interview with Margarita, she let me know that they’ve actually pulled that album from streaming services. The reason for this is that she had no involvement in composing the tracks that appeared on Mask. The band’s sound has also changed drastically. As a result, it is the album they least identify with.
I get that record companies have to put labels on their artists for marketing purposes. But I’ve never understood why Edge Of Paradise has been grouped in with bands like Within Temptation, Nightwish, and others that are considered “symphonic metal”.
Why is this term used when discussing the band? Is it because they have a female lead singer? You can draw a distinction between Arch Enemy, Doro, Chastain and these bands, but not Edge Of Paradise?
To me they have always set themselves apart from these other bands because of the fact that Margarita’s voice is so unique. Couple that with the way she and Dave Bates take on the composition of the band’s music, and there is no comparison. At least to me.
The Unknown is a continuation of what the band had done on their previous album Universe. The album is full of earworm melodies that end up taking up space in your head for days. The songs are very well put together, and the band compliments one another extremely well.
As powerful and awesome as Margarita’s voice may be, without the music behind her, the songs just wouldn’t work. Credit the production team for making sure that this album strikes you sonically, and with precise precision. Everything on The Unknown is done with purpose.
As solid as I thought Universe was, The Unknown may arguably be a stronger album top to bottom. If you have never heard of the band, or are looking for something to check out this weekend, this may be the album for you.
Here is Edge Of Paradise with the "My Method Your Madness" off of their latest album The Unknown.
Interested in checking out Let The Unknown by Edge Of Paradise before picking the album up?
Pick your poison, check out the album on either Spotify or Apple Music here.
HERE ARE SOME OTHER NEW RELEASES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU
Spiritbox – Eternal Blue
Alien Weaponry – Tangaroa
Fear Factory – Aggression Continuum: The Instrumentals
Carcass – Torn Arteries
Rage – Resurrection Day
Candlebox – Wolves
Daughtry – Dearly Beloved
Thrice – Horizons/East
Dead Sara – Ain’t It Tragic
Don Broco – Amazing Things
D.D. Verni & The Cadillac Band – Let’s Rattle
Joe Stump – Diabolical Ferocity
Charlotte Wessels – Tales From Six Feet Under
The Raven Age – Exile
Brainstorm – Wall Of Skulls
Criminal – Sacrificio
Plum Green – Somnambulistic
Employed To Serve – Conquering
Whyzdom – Of Wonders And Wars
Robin Red – Robin Red
Robledo – Wanted Man
Vega – Anarchy And Unity
Anomaly – Planet Storm
The Plot In You – Swan Song
Cocktail Slippers – Shout It Out Loud
The Blue Prison – The Blue Prison
Apostolica – Haeretica Ecclesia
Sonny Vincent – Snake Pit Therapy
A Dying Planet – When The Skies Are Grey
Eternal Flight – SurVive
Oversense – Egomania
Spitfire – Do Or Die
Tales Of The Old – The Book Of Chaos
Holy Death Trio – Introducing…
EPs
Billy Idol – The Roadside
Insomnium – Agent Moon
The Troops Of Doom – The Absence Of Light
Thunderclap – Morkkis
Crown Lands – White Buffalo
Ghosts Of Sunset – If You’re Not Coming Back
REISSUES
Ozzy Osbourne – No More Tears
Drowning Pool – Sinner
Hexen – State Of Insurgency
LIVE ALBUMS
Dream Theater – Master Of Puppets – Live In Barcelona, 2002
COMPILATIONS
Arcass – Stars And Oblivion – The Complete Works 1991 – 2002
Support the site and the bands you love by picking up any of the albums listed above.
Here are the various Amazon stores I am affiliated with: US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, and Spain. When you make a purchase via one of my Amazon Affiliate links, know that I may be eligible to receive a small kickback for any purchase I send their way. You don’t pay anything else, while I make a small profit. Win/win for everyone!
