PARADISE INC. – One Step Into Paradise (2011)

PARADISE INC. is a new international band featuring Brazilian musicians Rick A. (bass), Allan Juliano (drums), Marcos Peres and De Grigo (guitars), and German vocalist Carsten ‘Lizard’ Schulz (Evidence One, Midnight Club, Domain).
After many years playing in cover bands, the Brazilian musicians decided to get together to compose their own music, with a courageous proposal embracing melodic rock in a country like Brazil, playing a sound that has direct references to names like Europe, Bon Jovi, Harem Scarem, Jaded Heart and Danger Danger.
Without fear of failure, nor concern for the competition or current musical trends, the band opted for playing from the ‘heart and soul’ rather than selling out and Paradise Inc. was born.

The band is putting finishing touches on the production of their debut album “Time” featuring ten songs and renowned musicians like the aforementioned vocalist Carsten Lizard Schulz, keyboard player Alessandro Del Vecchio (Glenn Hughes, Ian Paice, Eden’s Curse, Edge Of Forever, Moonstone Project), as well as Doogie White (Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen, Cornerstone), who appears as a guest lead vocalist on the track “Not In Paradise”.
Recorded in Brazil, Germany and Scotland, “Time” was produced and mixed by Eden’s Curse mainman Paul Logue, while the mastering was handled by Pink Cream 69 bassist Dennis Ward (Krokus, Primal Fear, Place Vendome).
Logue also contributes some songs as does Schulz and his Evidence One partner Robby Boebel (Evidence One / Frontline / State Of Rock).

As an advance, the band is releasing as an advance the EP “One Step Into Paradise” (only as promo, not for sale) with the tracks “Close Your Eyes”, “I Will Wait”, “Set Me Free” and an acoustic version of “Steel Or Stone” from the forthcoming full album.
Musically, all these songs shows that Paradise Inc. would not venture away from the ‘magic formula’ that worked so well with the great, classic Melodic Rock / AOR of the ’80s.

All the tracks on this advance are solidly crafted and expertly recorded & produced.
The band developed intense riffs / choruses, catchy licks and very good melodies. Their lyrics talk about themes such as beliefs, loves won or lost as well as social commentary with a positive message.
“We are negotiating with several record companies in Europe and Japan, and we hope to announce the release of the album soon”, says drummer Allan Juliano.
Recommended, classy stuff.

01 – Close Your Eyes
02 – I Will Wait
03 – Set Me Free
04 – Steel Or Stone (Acoustic Version)

Carsten Lizard Schulz: Vocals
Marcos Peres: Guitars
De Grigo: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Rick A.: Bass, Backing Vocals
Allan Juliano: Drums

Doogie White: Vocals on ‘Not In Paradise’
Alessandro Del Vecchio: Keyboards

www.paradiseinc.net
www.youtube.com/paradiseincband