Celestial Entrance is the second studio album by the Norwegian progressive power metal band Pagan's Mind. According to the liner notes, Celestial Entrance was "inspired by some of the theories of Erich von Däniken, the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence, the mystic parallels of the four religions, and ideas launched by certain open-minded scientists throughout the world." The album has received positive feedback from reviewers, with some comparing it to early Queensrÿche, Crimson Glory, Conception, and Dream Theater.
In the mainstream Norwegian press, Celestial Entrance received dice throws of 4 in Tromsø and Varden and 5 (out of 6) in Telemarksavisa.
Track listing
Personnel Pagan's Mind Nils K. Rue – lead vocals, art design, logo, layout, and graphics Jørn Viggo Lofstad – guitar Thorstein Aaby – guitar Steinar Krokmo – bass guitar Stian Kristoffersen – drums Ronny Tegner – keyboards
Production Recorded by Øyvind Eriksen and Per Sælør at Klyve Lydstudio, Skien, Norway in January–March 2002. Clean guitars on "Conception" recorded at Mediamaker Studio in January 2002. Vocals recorded at Images & Words Studio, Skien, Norway in March 2002. Vocal transfer by Espen Mjøen at Mediamaker Studio, Skien, Norway. Transfer and editing by Kjetil Nesheim at NLC Studios in April 2002. Edited by Patrik J. and Fredrik Nordström. Mixed by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman, Gothenburg, Sweden in April 2002. Mastered by Morten Lund at Masterhuset, Oslo, Norway in April 2002.
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