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Paranoid is America's hottest Black Sabbath / Ozzy tribute band that recreates the sound and look of these legends accurately, with superb sound, lights, and stage props that leaves people begging for more. The band consists of New England's finest veteran players with many years of live and studio experience, and a true passion for the kind of music they are performing. When Paranoid plays, people drink, bang their heads, sing along, and have a good time. A very common reaction from the audience is "Holy Shit!!!".
- Zoltan Nemeth
- Zoltan ( Ozzy) is a Hungarian born singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music teacher, who has been rocking the North East, Northern California, and the New York area for many years. It was the Beatles that got him hooked on playing music, but the great British rock bands defined his musical direction for life, like Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Sweet, Cream, ELP, Zeppelin, Hendrix etc. He spent most of his years playing in Zoltan that was formed as a cover/original band in the 80's, but which is now only playing originals mostly from Zoltan's Ready to Fire CD. When it came to creating a new project Paranoid was born. Paranoid is way too much fun, with great musicianship, energy, and stage show. People really appreciate the band, and Zoltan is having a ball recreating Ozzy's sound, and character.
- To learn more about Zoltan visit www.zoltanrocks.com.
- Mik Roze
- "Wild" Mik Roze is a drummer that some say is truely "old school"; meaning he has the power and the showmanship to back it up. He is not content with just keeping time but wants to be visually entertaining while he does it. When you see him perform you can tell that he is having as much fun playing the material as the audience is listening to it.
- He lists Ozzy and Sabbath as some of his favorite music and it definitely shows in his overall performance. In the past Roze has drummed for local Conn. based bands such as Redline and Rhombus. With over 28yrs. experience in the percussive arts, he is a well rounded musician with a flamboyant style that is evident in Paranoid's energetic stage show.
- Jeffrey Raymond
- Born in the 60's, Jeff was influenced by many rock super bands such as The Beatles, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Back Sabbath and Van Halen.
- Through the 80's, 90's, and into the 21st century, he has played in numerous bands with many talented and accomplished musicians throughout Connecticut and southern Massachusetts. While Playing with such area rock acts like Zoltan, No Shame, and Cheap Thrills in the 90's, and Short Notice, Live Wire, and High Life in the 80's, Jeff's love for rock and roll and his passion to play has kept him busy in New England's newest ass kicking Ozzy tribute "Paranoid".
- Bryan Collin
- Bryan collin has been entertaining audiences with his guitar since 1987, when he was only 14 years old. Some club hoppers from New England may remember him as the flashy guitarist from October Dawn, one of Connecticut's premier progressive metal bands of the late 80's and early 90's. Bryan authored the vast majority of the band's music, writing some 50 original songs before he was old enough to drive a car. Bryan recalls more than one occasion when he was prohibited from entering a club where he was booked to perform due to his young age. In spite of this October Dawn quickly generated a buzz on the scene and developed a very dedicated following. The band released two full length albums (October Dawn and Final Sign, 1989 & 1991 respectively) before dispersing in late 1993.
- At this point Bryan packed his guitars and moved to New Orleans in search of his musical destiny. The city's rich musical heritage proved very fertile for Bryan's education as a player, and after a number of years of being schooled in the art of Blues, both in music and in life, he became a sought after fixture on the electric blues circuit. At the same time Bryan was delving deeply into the world of industrial hardcore music and dark electronica. He wrote pieces for and performed with a conglomerate known as the VAB Collective, a morphous group of musicians and performers that at points included members of Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, and Jim Rhodes' Circus Sideshow among others.
- Bryan has since returned to his native Connecticut on a quest for the group of talented and dedicated band mates that he has found in PARANOID.