Adrenaline Junkie Paul Epic is 'South of Heaven, North of Hell' on His Hard- Edged Indie Rock Debut In the second verse of "Faster," Paul Epic's crackling, supercharged "need-for-speed tune," the former pro weightlifter turned indie hard rocker sings of "twisting the wick" as motorcyclists do when they're revving up, ready to explode from the starting line. That's an apt metaphor for the Vancouver based singer-songwriter's burgeoning musical career, which like all of his extreme sports endeavors-- motorcycle drag racing, kickboxing, stunt training and his latest passion, skydiving--reflects an intense gusto for life and a yearning to live on or over the edge. Paul's mainstream rock with an edge debut South of Heaven, North of Hell is taking him, full throttle, on the most thrilling creative journey of his career--with some incredible company riding shotgun. Epic's electric guitar heavy but surprisingly soulful 12-song collection features the exciting skinning of drummer Randy Cooke (Five For Fighting, Natasha Bendingfield, The Veronicas) and was helmed by multi-platinum producer Mike K, who has worked with or shared the stage with the likes of Nelly Furtado, Elton John, Delta Goodrem, Everclear, Destiny's Child and Amy Sky. South of Heaven, North of Hell is currently available via iTunes, Sony Connect, Rhapsody, Napster and E Music, and 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. South of Heaven, North of Hell is a mix of speed demons like "Faster" and mid-tempo power ballads such as "Remember Me," which is a reflective look at the aftermath of a relationship. "Proud" is dedicated to his adoptive father, who suffered from Parkinson's Disease for years before passing away recently. Since retiring from pro weightlifting in the late 90s, the health-conscious Epic has indulged in a series of wild passions, including his current love of skydiving, which he's done regularly for close to four years at Pitt Meadows in his native British Columbia. Paul recently won a gold medal at the World Wingsuit Competition in Stupino, Russia. "Extreme sports and music are an important part of who I am. With skydiving all the little barriers that used to hold me back have fallen away, and my musical career has certainly benefited from this new attitude," said Epic. Discography South of Heaven, North of Hell released 2007 Worldwide XM Radio Airplay, Radio Airplay in U.S., Canada, Estonia, South Africa, Belgium and many other locations worldwide. The Ball is rolling! Latest Review; Paul Epic - South of Heaven, North of Hell (CD, Beeshive, Rock/pop) Power lifting champ, motorcycle racer, kickboxer, and skydiver...transforms into rock star...? Strange but true, Paul Epic has thrown his gloves into the rock and roll arena...and the results are surprisingly entertaining. This Vancouver Renaissance man intends to succeed at whatever he does. Although this is his debut album, it does indeed pack a mighty punch. This may be in part due to the involvement of producer Mike K  and (kickass drummer Randy Cooke. This album could easily end up selling millions. It has that polished, metallic sound that is reminiscent of many ultra-successful hard rock artists. Don't be surprised if you see Epic popping up all over the place in the very near future. Hard rockers like "I Am," "Proud," "Remember Me," and "Last Stop on a Long Fall" could all end up being huge hits... (Rating: 4+++)