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2012 studio album by Jeff Loomis
Plains of Oblivion Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis , released on April 6, 2012, through Century Media Records ;[ 1] Digipak edition was also released, containing two bonus tracks.[ 2] Billboard [ 3] Emperor singer Ihsahn , as well as guitarists Marty Friedman , Tony MacAlpine and Chris Poland .
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Sputnikmusic 3.5/5[ 4]
The staff at Sputnikmusic gave Plains of Oblivion a score of 3.5 out of 5, calling it "an excellent album for fans of heavy metal /thrash " and "an intense tour de force, one that further cements Jeff Loomis as one of the greatest shredders of all time."[ 4]
All music is composed by Jeff Loomis, except where noted
Title 1. "Mercurial" 5:31 2. "The Ultimatum" 4:41 3. "Escape Velocity" 4:31 4. "Tragedy and Harmony" (lyrics: Christine Rhoades) 5:01 5. "Requiem for the Living" 4:52 6. "Continuum Drift" (music: Loomis, Aaron Smith, Joe Nurre) 5:38 7. "Surrender" (lyrics: Ihsahn ) 5:30 8. "Chosen Time" (lyrics: Rhoades) 4:33 9. "Rapture" 2:44 10. "Sibylline Origin" 4:35 Total length: 47:36
Limited edition bonus tracks Title 11. "Collide" (lyrics: Rhoades) 4:36 12. "Reverie for Eternity" (lyrics: Rhoades) 4:47
Jeff Loomis – guitar, programming , arrangement Christine Rhoades – vocals (tracks 4, 8, 11, 12)
Ihsahn – vocals (track 7)Marty Friedman – guitar (track 1)Tony MacAlpine – guitar (track 2)Attila Vörös – guitar (track 5)
Chris Poland – guitar (track 6)Aaron Smith – guitar (track 6), programming (track 6), arrangement (track 6), engineering , mixing , productionDirk Verbeuren – drumsShane Lentz – bass
Jason Lackie – engineering
Jens Bogren – mastering
