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Plains of Oblivion is the second studio album by former Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis, released on April 6, 2012 through Century Media Records;[1] a limited Digipak edition was also released, containing two bonus tracks.[2] The album reached the top 200 on five different U.S. Billboard charts.[3] It features a number of guest musicians including Emperor singer Ihsahn, as well as guitarists Marty Friedman, Tony MacAlpine and Chris Poland.

Plains of Oblivion
Studio album by Jeff Loomis
Released	April 6, 2012 (2012-04-06)[1]
Recorded	Fastback Studios in Seattle
Genre	Instrumental rock, progressive metal
Length	47:36
Label	Century Media
Producer	Aaron Smith
Jeff Loomis chronology
Zero Order Phase (2008) Plains of Oblivion (2012)

Critical reception

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]

Track listing

Personnel

• 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, production
• Dirk Verbeuren – drums
• Shane Lentz – bass
• Jason Lackie – engineering
• Jens Bogren – mastering

Chart performance

Year	Chart	Position
2012	Billboard Heatseekers	2[3]
	Billboard Hard Rock Albums	16[3]
	Billboard Independent Albums	27[3]
	Billboard Top Rock Albums	47[3]
	Billboard 200	179[3]

References

External links

• "Jeff Loomis - Plains Of Oblivion Review" at About.com
• "Album Review: Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion" at Metal Assault

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