I’ve been saying this for years! Paladin is one of three best metal bands in all of Atlanta and to FINALLY see them get some recognition is fucking amazing. I am so proud of them and all of their hard work! Paladin, fronted by master songwriter and Arsis touring guitarist Taylor Washington, and rounded out by Alex Parra (guitar), Andy McGraw (bass), and Nathan McKinney (drums), signed with Prosthetic Records, who will release their highly impressive debut album, Ascension, on May 17. The band is a fine blend of Iron Maiden style NWOBHM with just enough tradition metal ala Holy Grail to make it all that much sweeter.
Says Parra of the band’s big news:
“We are very excited to announce our signing with Prosthetic Records, a label that truly believes in the potential of the band. We signed with them in the Fall of last year and they have been nothing but pleasant to work with. After some unforeseen delays completely beyond our control, we are finally ready to release our debut album, ‘Ascension,’ a 49 minute onslaught of blistering Power Thrash incorporating influences from 80’s Metal to Melodic Death Metal. The first single ‘Shoot for the Sun,’ is one of the more catchier songs off the record, also one of the more difficult songs to perform live! The music video for it was shot in the live room of Mastodon’s new recording studio.”
Ascension will be released on May 17 via Prosthetic records and I am really predicting great things for this hard working band. Congrats guys and may the metal gods be with you!
Paladin Live Dates
4/27 Athens, GA @ The Caledonia Lounge
5/11 Atlanta, GA @ 529 (Album Release show!)
5/12 Asheville, NC @ The Odditorium
5/16 Bloomington, IN @ The Bishop
5/17 Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s/Legions of Metal Fest
5/19 Louisville, KY @ Kaiju Bar
6/21 Gainesville, GA @ Mule Camp Tavern
7/19 Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
Check out the first single/video from Ascension, “Shoot for the Sun.”
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