PAINDIVISION

Fist to the face Heavy Metal!
If you’re tired of reading bios from bands that just aren't on MTV yet boast of success after success, then you're likely to love this one.
Just the facts, none of the exaggerated hype. Paindivision is not into bragging: listen to the tracks and the music will speak for itself.
Formed in late 2005, Paindivision features some of the countries hardest-working musicians. Guitarist Stu Marshall, a writer and columnist for Guitarist magazine, is formerly of the metal band Dungeon. During Dungeon’s heyday, they were the go-to band for promoters seeking a world-class professional act capable of supporting international artists such as Nightwish, Angra, Destruction, Doro and Twisted Sister. Dungeon also toured the world extensively, playing shows in the USA, Europe and Japan. After opening for Megadeth all of their Australian shows in 2005, Dungeon were invited to support the metal giants on the European leg of their Blackmail The Universe tour.
Rounding out the band is Dan Quinlan (bass), producer having worked with Deicide on their last Australia tour, young 6-string wiz kid Mark Hobson (guitar) and ex-DragonForce/Marshall Law drumming legend Pete Hunt (Drums) .
Since its genesis, the band has attained support slots with legends Zakk Wylde , Sebastian Bach and Helloween, carving out a reputation as a live heavy metal juggernaut.
The latest release for the band "One Path" promised to deliver a brutal onslaught of heavy metal and from critical reviews has been hailed as one of the standout releases of 2008. Currently as a recent release now, the album displays a focused effort by the group and showcases the strong songwriting talent from all members. While including the bands classic metal influences, the unique combination of personal style has again combined to craft the bands unique sound. The high speed guitar and a powerful production will ensure that "One Path" is strong progression for a band with a powerful future.
The last 18 months have been non stop for the band releasing their much praised debut cd and smashing through a headlining tour of Japan in 2007. The "Pain across Japan tour" included nine blistering shows in fourteen days, covering all major cities in Japan. The shows garnered the band received fevoured reviews from the Japanese press.
The album "One Path" is available at all good metal stores including JB Hi-Fi and Sanity or direct from the band online. Japanese Label Soundholic Has released the album to great reviews and coverage in Japan.
2009 has included recent shows with Death Angel and Armored Saint, Vanishing point and Japanese Metal thrashers "Argument Soul". The second half of 2009 will be creating the follow-up to "One Path" as the band hits the studio in July / August.
It’s hard to come across great albums like this Australia, let alone the rest of the world since there seems to be a mass infestation of garbage out there, and everyone seems to be eating up the same crap over and over again.
However, this new album from Paindivision is a breath of fresh air, not only does it satisfy various tastes, but it has a production value that could easily rival some of the bigger names in the metal world today.
Score - 9 out of 10
(www.metalobsession.net)
Flames of the Reaper" is a ball-tearer straight up, a furious ripping metal track with Howe in full cry and Marshall peeling off lightning fast guitar licks. "ONE PATH" is one hard hitting heavy metal album.
Score - 8.2 out of 10
(Pyromusic.net)
"The opening The Gates Of Ashen Wake (Half Japanese spoken word/half instrumental) is a suitably scene setting effort that provides the album with a nice lead up to the main event, with the follow on track Flames Of The Reaper delivering on every promise the build up hinted at.The fast paced guitars, meaty riffs, thumping groove and Howe’s ravaged rock ‘n’ roll vocals embodies everything that is loud heavy thrashing rock, and everything that Paindivision stand for.This time around, the band has decided to cover Accept’s 1984 classic Balls To The Wall. Needless to say, the band nails the song perfectly. Finishing up the album is the instrumental The Victory March, where Marshall takes on the lead role with some masterfully executed melodic lead work. As great as their self-titled release was, Paindivision have definitely taken things to a whole new level on One Path, without losing any of their original identity. If you’re after some old school heavy rock, don’t overlook Paindivision and their latest effort One Path.
Score - 8 out of 10 stars
(themetalforge.com)
Playing a heavy metal/hard rock crossover sort of style, this album struck me as the band having come a very long way in a short space of time. One Path has the feeling of a really enthusiastic band behind it, and I got into it from the first track that I listened to.You've got some hard guitars that are very well executed - with some great leads and an overall accomplished sound.
(fasterlouder.com.au)
Paindivision are back with their second full-length effort One Path after spending a year on the road (both nationally and internationally) in support of their highly acclaimed debut self-titled effort. The band have decided to go for a more guitar orientated approach and heavier sound on One Path, and it’s a natural sound that certainly fits the band.Paindivision have definitely taken things to a whole new level on One Path, without losing any of their original identity.If you’re after some old-school heavy rock, don’t overlook Paindivision and their latest effort, One Path.
(8 / 10 - Blistering.com)
"The album was produced by Dan Quinlan, who has worked with bands such as Deicide, Suffocation and Dismember, and to his credit has pieced this album together brutally. These brass knuckle lads originate from Sydney, and to their credit they all have a striking repitour of musicianship under their belt, This CD rocking up on my door was definitely a pleasing incident. Good on you fellas, you have nailed it! "
(www.thedwarf.com.au)