Plains of Oblivion
Plains of Oblivion is the second studio album by former Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis, released on April 6, 2012, through Century Media Records; a limited Digipak edition was also released, containing two bonus tracks. The album reached the top 200 on five different U.S. Billboard charts. It features a number of guest musicians including Emperor singer Ihsahn, as well as guitarists Marty Friedman, Tony MacAlpine and Chris Poland.
Critical reception
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."Personnel
- Jeff Loomis – guitar, programming, arrangement
- Christine Rhoades – vocals
- Ihsahn – vocals
- Marty Friedman – guitar
- Tony MacAlpine – guitar
- Attila Vörös – guitar
- Chris Poland – guitar
- Aaron Smith – guitar, programming, arrangement, engineering, mixing, production
- Dirk Verbeuren – drums
- Shane Lentz – bass
- Jason Lackie – engineering
- Jens Bogren – mastering