Pagan's Mind is a progressive metal/power metal band from Skien, Norway.

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Biography

Founded in 2000 from the band Silverspoon , Pagan's Mind released their first album, Infinity Divine , that same year. The following album, Celestial Entrance , was released in 2002 and was a relatively big success even outside of Norway. A re-recorded version of Infinity Divine was released in 2004. Their third album, Enigmatic : Calling , was released in 2005 and debuted at number 15 on the Norwegian album charts. ^{[1] [2]} Their most recent album, God's Equation , was released on November 9 2007.

In February 2008, power metal band Power Quest announced that Pagan's Mind guitarist Jørn Viggo Lofstad will be providing guest instrumentation for the upcoming album Master of Illusion .

In 2008, Pagan's Mind toured with Sonata Arctica on their Unia tour.

In 2009, Pagan's Mind will once again play PPUSA.

Influences

Their music is influenced by Stargate , especially the theatrical film. In an interview, frontman Nils K. Rue said: "I wouldn't say I like the TV series Stargate , because I never saw an entire episode of that. But I really like the film Stargate. Of course, I took some inspiration from that..." ^[3].

Band line-up

Current members

• Nils K. Rue - vocals
• Jørn Viggo Lofstad - guitar
• Steinar Krokmo - bass
• Stian Kristoffersen - drums
• Ronny Tegner - keyboards

Former members

• Thorstein Aaby - guitar (2000-August, 2003) (R.I.P. April 3, 1971 - July 24, 2007)

Discography

Studio albums

• Infinity Divine (2000)
• Celestial Entrance (2002)
• Infinity Divine (2004 re-recording)
• Enigmatic : Calling (2005)
• God's Equation (2007)

Videography

DVD and video

• Enigmatic Videos 2005 (Promo/Concert Sale DVD)
• New World Order Live and Supremacy Our Kind Live (ProgPower USA VIII Concert DVD)

Music videos

• "Through Osiris' Eyes" (Celestial Entrance )
• "Aegean Shores" (Celestial Entrance )
• "Enigmatic Mission" (Enigmatic: Calling )
• "Atomic Firelight" (God's Equation )

References

1. MusicMight bio featuring the claim
2. Norwegiancharts.com listing for week of charting
3. Murphy, Bill, ProgPower USA VIII interview with Nils K. Rue, Part One