Heavenly Ecstasy is the fifth studio album by the Norwegian progressive metal band Pagan's Mind. It was released on 20 May 2011 in Germany, 23 May 2011 in the rest of Europe, and 31 May 2011 in the USA and Canada.[1] It is the first album the band released with label Steamhammer Records.[2]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 20 May 2011 (Germany) 23 May 2011 (Rest of Europe) 31 May 2011 (United States, Canada) | |||
| Recorded | 2009–2011 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal, power metal | |||
| Length | 55:56 | |||
| Label | Steamhammer | |||
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The album was released in several formats: as a digipak with two bonus tracks, 28-page booklet, and poster; a double gatefold LP with two bonus tracks on orange-colored vinyl; as a standard jewel case; and as a digital download.[1]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [3] |
| DangerDog.com | [4] |
| Hardrock Haven | (8.8/10)[5] |
| Sea of Tranquillity | [6] |
Release and promotion
editOn 29 April 2011 the heavy metal news site Metal Injection premiered a music video for the song "Intermission".[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Contact" | 0:48 |
| 2. | "Eyes of Fire" | 5:48 |
| 3. | "Intermission" | 5:41 |
| 4. | "Into the Aftermath" | 5:18 |
| 5. | "Walk Away in Silence" | 5:08 |
| 6. | "Revelation to the End" | 8:32 |
| 7. | "Follow Your Way" | 5:18 |
| 8. | "Live Your Life Like a Dream" | 5:55 |
| 9. | "The Master's Voice" | 5:16 |
| 10. | "Never Walk Alone" | 6:09 |
| 11. | "When Angels Unite" | 2:03 |
| Total length: | 55:56 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Create Your Destiny" | 5:49 |
| 13. | "Power of Mindscape" | 4:16 |
Personnel
editPagan's Mind
edit- Nils K. Rue – lead vocals
- Jørn Viggo Lofstad – guitar
- Steinar Krokmo – bass
- Stian Lindaas Kristoffersen – drums
- Ronny Tegner – keyboards
External links
editNotes
edit- ^ a b c "PAGAN'S MIND: 'Intermission' Video Released". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. April 29, 2011. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
- ^ "Pagan's Mind signs with SPV/Steamhammer". Archived from the original on 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
- ^ Henderson, Alex. Heavenly Ecstasy at AllMusic. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ^ Review : Pagan's Mind - Heavenly Ecstasy :: New Music Review :: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock :: CD Album Music Review : Craig Hartranft
- ^ "Pagan's Mind : Heavenly Ecstasy CD Review hardrockhaven.net". Archived from the original on 2011-09-15. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- ^ Review: "Pagan's Mind: Heavenly Ecstasy" - Sea of Tranquility - The Web Destination for Progressive Music!