PARANOIA come from behind NIGHT0015

Rising from the Underground: Paranoia’s ‘Come From Behind’ (NIGHT0015)

Today’s entry explores the debut release from the Japanese heavy/speed metal band Paranoia. We are looking at their first album, “Come From Behind,” released on the Night Gallery label with the catalog number NIGHT0015.

Issued in 1987, this 12-inch vinyl LP represents a significant moment for the band and the Kansai (Osaka/Kyoto) underground metal scene. Night Gallery was known for capturing the raw energy of bands operating outside the major label system, and Paranoia’s debut fits perfectly within that ethos.

“Come From Behind” unleashes Paranoia’s brand of high-energy, aggressive metal. Led by the powerful, high-pitched vocals of Nov (who would later gain fame with the long-running power metal band Volcano), the album delivers fast-paced riffs, driving rhythms typical of speed metal, and melodic yet fiery guitar solos. Tracks like “Give Me Your Life,” “Rolling Thunder,” and the title track showcase their potent blend of speed, melody, and aggression.

This album is a crucial document of the burgeoning Japanese speed/power metal scene of the mid-to-late 80s. As Paranoia’s debut on an influential underground label, NIGHT0015 is a highly sought-after item for collectors and fans of classic Japanese metal, capturing the raw hunger and powerful sound of a band making their mark.