[Introduction] Paradise in Flames (Brazil)
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First of all, I'd like to thank the band Paradise in Flames for giving me the honor to write about them!
As many times as before, I discovered them on Spotify and had to admit that their music was moving for me. Yes, I know that describing melodic death metal as such is difficult, but it helped me a lot.
The Line-Up is as Such:
A. Damien (Vocals, Guitars (2003-present))
R.Aender (Bass (2019-present))
Guilherme de Alvarenga (Keyboards, Vocals (backing) (2020-present))
S.J Bernardo (Drums (2021-present))
Nienna (Vocals (2024-present))
We do got also the Permission to look for Information on there Website and we found the whole Story behind there Name: From the Flames of Ideas to Extreme Paradise
With the intention of challenging pre-established ideas, the band PARADISE IN FLAMES was formed in 2002 in the city of Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, inspired by the good old Death/Black Metal forged in the fire of one of the most brutal scenes in the world. Quickly gaining prominence in the local scene, their first demo, "Empire in Ashes", was released in 2003, followed by the EP "Devil From The Sky" in 2004. These releases opened up opportunities for the band, leading to appearances and interviews on specialized radio stations becoming a routine. The band participated in important Heavy Metal festivals like ForCaos (Fortaleza) and made a name for themselves in the Heavy Metal scene. This success propelled the release of their first album, "Homo Morbus Est" (2006), released by Democratic Records Brazil and distributed by MDR Records in Portugal in 2006.
Due to their success in the specialized media and with the audience, the band embarked on a tour in 2007, covering more than 15 Brazilian states, including sharing the stage with Krisiun. "Labirinto das Metáforas" (2013) was their subsequent release. Bringing deep philosophical reflection in their lyrics, the band was visionary in releasing the album on digital platforms at a time when little was spoken about this form of promotion. PARADISE IN FLAMES resumed their activities in 2018 and released several singles in 2019, with notable tracks like "Has Never Seen a World Without Wars", whose music video reached 350K views on YouTube. In 2019, the band broke boundaries and performed in various Latin American countries, bringing their identity-filled sound infused with blazing notes of pure hatred.
Throughout 2019 and 2020, the band released several singles and initiated important changes, including the permanent inclusion of female vocals. PARADISE IN FLAMES released several highly successful music videos as singles, which attracted the interest of the record label Blood Blast (Nuclear Blast), culminating in the release of their third album, "Devil's Collection" (2020), by Poison Records in Brazil and Hellven Rec in Portugal. At this point, the band experienced a meteoric rise, with appearances in heavyweight international magazines like Metal Hammer and invitations for international tours that had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Act I" emerges as the rebirth element in the band's career in 2021, presenting a much more mature sound that incorporates bold symphonic elements from the keyboards while maintaining the weight and extreme speed of their identity in the new lineup. They continue to confront all kinds of prejudices, precepts, and fixed ideas, now as a quintet composed of three vocalists with diverse styles that complement each other. The band releases several music videos for their new songs, with standout tracks like "Bringer of Disease", a fierce critique of human blindness in the face of political fallacies, and "Dancer of The Mist", which explores the sacred and profane femininity. In 2022, PARADISE IN FLAMES t00k a major step in their career by embarking on their First International Tour, covering various countries in Southern, Eastern, and Northern Europe alongside major extreme bands like I Am Morbid, Batushka, and Diabolical.
Shortly after returning to Brazil, they released the EP "Past In Files", featuring old songs re-recorded with the new symphonic lineup, done in a fully analog format. In 2023, the band returned to European lands on a new tour with Batushka and Hate, still promoting Act I. Currently, the band is releasing new singles that will be part of their new EP, "Preludium". They are preparing for the release of a new album and continue to work on more music videos.
Basically, from this whole text you can see how the band came into being and when something came out.
Nevertheless, we were able to ask our questions. And, as always, we were curious to see what answers we would receive.
Ceyla: "Is there any band that inspires you the most? Or, if there isn’t such a band, where do you draw your inspiration from?"
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Andre: "There isn't a single band that we draw inspiration from. Each of us has our own preferences within metal, and we blend those influences to shape our identity. We also strive to bring strong elements of Brazilian music into metal—so much so that it helps define our unique sound."
As you can easily see, our questions were answered by the band's singer. You can definitely hear the influences of the bands mentioned above in the songs, but the sound of the songs is still very unique. Unique enough to let your imagination run wild. Even if that's hard to imagine with some music genres.
We, too, were surprised at how quickly we were drawn into her world. Anyone who enjoys themes like anti-Christianity, misanthropy, and horror should definitely check her out.
There are several reviews on the band's website that might also convince you to give it a listen.
Of course, there was also the question of the festivals.
Ceyla: "Are there any festivals or events in Germany, or even worldwide, that you would like to attend? Some of them always offer opportunities to apply."
Everyone has different ideas about which events they might be suitable for, so we are always curious to see what the answer will be.
Andre: "Absolutely. Wacken and Hellfest are those kinds of festivals you grow up watching, with the biggest bands in the world playing there. Not to mention the amazing structure and organization. I believe that most of the major summer festivals are part of what every metal band aims for. Getting into that circuit feels like confirmation that things are moving in the right direction."
As many of You know, i do love to recommend to different Festivals, like Dong Open Air, Full Force, Rock Harz, Summer Breeze, Turock Open Air , Party San Open Air, Frostfeuernächte, Dark Troll Festival and many many more. The only thing we could try would be to write to Graspop or, as always, share the Summer Breeze page.
Unfortunately, we still don't know when Wacken will open the contest for bands from all over the world. Otherwise, we would include the time period.
Nonetheless, we're keeping our fingers crossed for the upcoming festival season for the band where they get the Chance to Play.
However, as with the other bands, perhaps blog readers could send suggestions to the festivals. Just to point out that there are many more who would be happy to have a chance.
We now try to include the complete discography in these presentations to make the search easier.
[2003.12.--] Empire in Ashes (Demo)
[2005.02.--] Devil from the Sky (Demo)
[2006.08.23] Homo Morbus Est (Album) [Published by Mistress Dance Records]
[2014.06.30] Labirinto das Metáforas (Album) [Published by Demoncratic Records]
[2018.--.--] Hell's Now (Single)
[2019.--.--] Has Never Seen a World Without Wars (Single)
[2019.--.--] Devil from the Sky (EP) [Published by Mistress Dance Records]
[2020.03.21] I'm Sure Your Gods Have Seen This Before (Single)
[2020.09.07] Nahemah's Possession (Single)
[2020.06.16] Devil's Collection (Album)
[2021.04.16] The Way to the Pentagram (Single)
[2021.05.28] Unseen God (Single)
[2021.07.09] Learn from Mistakes (Single)
[2021.07.20] Evil System (Single)
[2021.08.01] The Sinner (Single)
[2024.04.19] Concerto No 6 in C Minor, Cold Spring (Single)
[2024.05.17] Black Wings (Single) [Published by Demoncratic Records]
Of course, we always give artists and musicians the option to leave a message for the readers. These messages are always very heartwarming, even if you shouldn't mention them in metal. And yet, they are all absolutely lovely people.
Ceyla: "Is there anything you would like the readers of this blog to know about you and your music?"
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Andre: "On our last European tour, we had the opportunity to play a few shows in Germany, and we were truly grateful for the warm reception and the strong support from the German underground scene. We’re currently planning a new European tour, and of course, Germany will definitely be part of it."
With this, we had another Honor to write about a Awesome Band and we hope to fascinate so much more People to look into his Music.
All named artists, as well as festivals and the entire discography, are linked throughout the article!
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