The German band Paradox formed under 3 other band names (Overkill, Maniac and Warhead) in 1981 until 1985/86 and as Paradox they released two demos and 2 thrash metal albums (also incorporating Speed and Power Metal influences)
The band disbanded in 1991 until 1998 when vocalist/guitarist Charly Steinhauer brought together a new lineup, and that lineup released Collision Course in 2000. Since then the lineup has changed again, with the Holzwarth brothers out, bassist Armin Donderer (who played with the band in their early days) in, and the search on for a new drummer and vocalist (Steinhauer will remain as guitarist but can no longer sing, for medical reasons).

Actual line-up:
Charly Steinhauer: vocals, guitar
Tommy Kittsteiner: bass
Christian Münzner: guitar
Daniel Evil Ewald Buld: drums