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 (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