PARADOX Announces New Guitarist

January 5, 2010

Long-running German metal band PARADOX has announced the addition of BIOMECHANICAL guitarist Gus Drax to the group's ranks.

Drax (pictured below) was born in Larissa, Greece on September 21, 1987. He decided to play guitar at the age of 14 when he saw "Live in Tokyo" by DREAM THEATER and was amazed by John Petrucci. He started practicing for 6-12 hours a day. At the age of 19, his talent was noticed by John K, the vocalist/band leader of the U.K. progressive metal band BIOMECHANICAL. John suggested him to join the band and in August 2007 Gus became the new guitarist of BIOMECHANICAL.

Gus will release his first instrumental solo album in 2010 called "In Search Of Perfection", featuring guest appearances by Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND, OUTLOUD) and Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN, ex-NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT). Heis also writing material for a new band he recently formed.

PARADOX recently parted ways with guitarist Kai Pasemann and drummer Roland Jahoda because they "found out we have a different view on how to reach our goals," according to a statement released by the band.

PARADOX is planning to release its next studio album in February 2011 to coincide with the group's 25th aniversary.

PARADOX's fifth LP, "Riot Squad", was released on October 16, 2009 via AFM Records. The cover artwork was once again created by Claudio Bergamin.

"Riot Squad" was produced by Charly Steinhauer and was mixed and mastered by Achim Köhler. It contains "10 crystal-clear and powerful sounding thrashers full of energy, speed, melody and originality," according to a press release.

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