Biography

A valiant, thundering power-metal opus, 'Ascension' is the Prosthetic Records debut from Atlanta, GA quartet PALADIN. Self-styled "face-shredding power thrash"! Fast, melodic, and technical, PALADIN is on a mission to bring some European flavor to the U.S. metal scene. The foursome blends soaring vocals, harsh rasps, catchy melodies, and fiery guitar work reminiscent of the 80's power metal's finest to create their own brand of thrashy power metal. Fronted by master-songwriter Taylor Washington, a stalwart of the Atlanta metal scene and touring guitarist with ARSIS. “Even after a decade-plus of evolving taste, Ascension feels like everything I’ve ever wanted. Paladin’s genre-bending wizardy transcends fandom, making for a level of accessible, exuberant fun.” -ANGRY METAL GUY “PALADIN fucking shred.” - REVOLVER MAGAZINE "Ascension successfully merges the epic feelings of power metal, the adrenaline surge of thrash, and adds another injection of heaviness with occasional melodeath leanings. A deadly and wildly entertaining ride that should provide melodic metal fans with plenty of cheer (and a sore neck)." - DEAD RHETORIC “Their attack is pristine, like stainless steel scalpel carvings of accomplished musicianship sculpted into songs that balance early 80s US speed metal, European grandiosity, shrapnel shred, and forays into classical studiousness.” - OUTBURN MAGAZINE