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Set us as preferred Eric Dangerfield is surrounded by senior citizens.After a packed set at Riot Fest the previous weekend, the 25-year-old lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the Paradox welcomed the quiet of his boomer-dominated neighborhood.“I’m a suburban dude,” he said, smiling from his home in metro Atlanta, his cropped two-toned dreads bobbing as he spoke.The Paradox spent much of the summer on the festival circuit, powering through a growing discography of pop-punk gems, so Dangerfield and the three other band members are taking a brief breather before their Proceed With Caution Tour starts this month — their first as headliners.It’s peaceful.

That is, “Except when the boys come over,” he adds.On a late morning in September, the boys are here and accounted for: patching in to a video call, minutes apart, from their homes, also in suburban ATL.Dangerfield, born with the perfect stage name, has ideas that flow faster than he can seem to get them out.

Then there’s Donald Bryant on bass.Yin to Dangerfield’s yang, with a quiet, commanding presence.Percy “PC3” Crews has been playing drums since he was 3, and his vicious skills on the drum kit contrast with a cheery, relaxed demeanor.

Finally, there’s Christopher Bernard, a.k.a.Xelan — the lead guitarist and Dangerfield’s vocal complement.Dangerfield likens the four to musical superheroes from a Marvel series.

But not so much the “Earth’s mightiest heroes” variety.“I’m like Mister Fantastic and Donald’s my Invisible Woman.Xelan’s the Thing, and Percy is John Storm,” he says of his partners in musical mischief.

“If I’m ugly, just say that,” quips Xelan, the band’s oldest member at 30.“Yeah.

Because you’re strong, bro,” reassures Eric.By this time, the interview has devolved into fun-loving chaos.They finish each ...