Paramaya is a name derived from middle and far eastern philosophies, namely Buddhism and Hinduism. Translated it means "Beside The Illusion". Paramaya is a three piece Power Trio hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and specializing in Hard Rock and Alternative with multiple other styles sewn throughout. Their music has been frequently described as "dark" and has also been called "Philosophy Rock". You could compare Paramaya's music to that of The Melvins, Alice In Chains, Type O Negative, Tool, Nirvana, Black Sabbath, Sound Garden, Stone Temple Pilots, Agents Of Oblivion, etc.