Paradox is the fourth studio album released by the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt. This is a concept album, with lyrics inspired by religion and divinity. In 2025, it was ranked by Loudwire as the 11th best progressive metal album of the 1990s.
Track listing All songs written by André Andersen except where noted. "The Awakening" – 1:39 "River of Pain" – 7:14 "Tearing Down the World" – 5:32 "Message to God" – 6:41 "Long Way Home" – 5:54 "Time Will Tell" – 9:31 "Silent Scream" – 6:13 "It's Over" – 6:20 "Martial Arts" (Instrumental)[Bonus Track] – 1:51 "The Final Lullaby" [Bonus Track] – 4:01 (Steen Mogensen) "Restless" [Bonus Track] - 3:21
Personnel
D. C. Cooper – vocals André Andersen – keyboards and guitars Steen Mogensen – bass guitar Jacob Kjaer – guitar Allan Sørensen – drums With Maria McTurk – backing vocals Lise Hansen – backing vocals Kenny Lubcke – backing vocals
Production Mixing – Lars H. Nissen and Royal Hunt
References
External links Heavy Harmonies page