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Some songs echo through you. This one consumes you.

With their breathtaking reimagining of Clint Mansell’s “Requiem for a Dream” (the unforgettable Lux Aeterna theme), Edge of Paradise have unleashed not just a song — but a cinematic event.

It’s a reinvention that transcends tribute. Every note feels apocalyptic, every frame alive with danger, beauty, and transcendence.

The Los Angeles-based cinematic rock visionaries have made their mark on metal’s outer edge, fusing industrial grit with orchestral fire and operatic emotion. But this time, they’ve gone even further — turning one of film’s most haunting compositions into a widescreen symphony of power and soul.

“Requiem for a Dream (and the Angels of Static)” isn’t just heavy — it’s heavenly and harrowing all at once, a storm of guitars, symphonic surges, and Margarita Monet’s ethereal vocals commanding the chaos like a conductor at the end of the world.

“This theme has always resonated deep within and inspired me to see how a simple melody can open entire worlds,” says vocalist and multi-disciplinary artist Margarita Monet. “With our version we wanted to amplify that emotion — the darkness, the light, and everything in between.”

And amplify it they did.

The music video, co-directed by Monet and Julian Oyanedel Santiesteban, is nothing short of mesmerizing — an art film disguised as a metal video. Flames, motion, and myth spiral together as Monet channels the song’s intensity through choreography and raw presence. The result feels sacred — a requiem reborn as ritual.

Edge of Paradise’s aesthetic has always blurred the line between stage and screen, but this is a new level. Every scene pulses with energy, from Monet’s commanding physicality to the haunting lighting and sculpted costuming — all designed and built by her hand.

That personal touch extends far beyond performance. The single’s cover art, painted by Monet herself, was unveiled at the NoHo CineFest in Hollywood, where she received the Outstanding Artist Award for her visual storytelling. It’s a fitting recognition for someone who doesn’t just create songs, but entire worlds.

Her vision continues through the band’s graphic novel universe, a multi-medium expansion of their mythology that ties music, imagery, and philosophy into one evolving cosmos. Edge of Paradise aren’t merely writing albums anymore, they’re building their own cinematic multiverse!

“What makes this so special to me is how everything I love intertwines — making the art, the music, the visuals,” Monet shares. “From painting the cover and crafting the crown to shaping the story through dance and direction, every moment reflects a piece of my soul.”

It’s a statement that defines why this band stands apart. In an age where visual storytelling is too often outsourced or diluted, Edge of Paradise embody complete artistic authorship. Requiem for a Dream isn’t just another release — it’s a showcase of what happens when every creative discipline aligns under one vision.

Even beyond music, their reach continues to grow. The band’s song “The Unknown” will appear in the upcoming feature film The Complete Course of Howard French, directed by Gustavo Sampaio, continuing the fusion between the worlds of metal and cinema that has defined their evolution.

Following the success of Prophecy (Napalm Records), Edge of Paradise are taking their cosmic brand of heavy music around the world, supporting the record through international tours that have solidified their reputation as one of the most dynamic live acts in modern rock.

This November, they’ll join Love Bites for a run of North American dates that promise to deliver their cinematic energy in full force, a stage show built not just to be heard, but experienced.

🎟️ Tickets and VIP upgrades: https://www.national-acts.com/edgeofparadise

Nov 4 – New York City, NY – The Gramercy Theatre

Nov 5 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage

Nov 7 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester

Nov 8 – West Dundee, IL – Rookies Rochaus

Nov 10 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada Theater

Nov 11 – Dallas, TX – Trees Dallas

Nov 12 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live

Nov 14 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Freemont

Nov 15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Vermont Hollywood

“Requiem for a Dream (and the Angels of Static)” is mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, engineered by Mike Plotnikoff and Rob Black, and directed by Monet and Santiesteban. Every layer reflects mastery — a band firing on all cylinders, redefining what cinematic metal can be.

For a band that’s already mastered the art of the epic, this feels like a moment of rebirth.

If Prophecy was the spark, Requiem for a Dream is the explosion — the sound of Edge of Paradise standing at the gates of something infinite.

Check out the music video below!