| Past Group Members | Michael (a.k.a. John Tarantula) Grey (a.k.a. The Invocator) Jasen (a.k.a. White Stick) Jeff (a.k.a. Death Warrior) Sam (a.k.a. Yellow Terror) Rose (a.k.a. Dark Faery) Michael's brother Michael's father Michael's brother Michael's father |
| Music Genre(s) | Black metal Christian metal death metal |
| Origin | London, England |
| Year(s) Active | 1996 (1996)–2002 (2002) |
| Record Label | Tarantula |
| Official Websites | paradoxuk.tripod.com |
| Associated Acts | Bloodshed Slimegem Hamal 'ak Hamashith Hamal 'ak Hamashith |
Paradox was a Christian black metal band founded in London, England, in 1996 by guitarist and vocalist Michael, using the pseudonym "John Tarantula". They were reported to be, at the time, the only dark metal band in London promoting Christianity. Originally formed as a three-piece family unit, they released a demo The Outcasts in 1997 through their own record label, Tarantula Promotions. In 1998, a fourth member joined as a vocalist, and a second demo was released in 2000 entitled Through Pain There Is Joy. Following this release, the band reformed around Michael as a five-piece unit, and a sixth member later joined part-time on keyboards. In 2002, Paradox disbanded, releasing their last two songs as part of a compilation album entitled Overcome or Burn Forever in Hell/Arachnid Terror Sampler, which featured tracks from fourteen other artists. Following the breakup of the band, the projects Bloodshed and Slimegem were formed, and a third band, Hamal 'ak Hamashith, was promoted through Tarantula Promotions.
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