The Paranoid is metalcore/hard rock band from Šurany, Slovakia. Band THE PARANOID was founded in 2002 by vocalist Igor Belaj and drumer Ondrej Hnat. Bassguitar post was changed few times: Martin Vacho, Martin Krišák and later Roman Klčo and with current member Patrik Sýkora. Originally plays on guitar vocalist Igor until it was drafted to Roman Birkuš, current guitarist, to join band. In 2008 band signed on competition BlastBeat. They started making new material and they got into national final and won it.