Celestial Entrance

Celestial Entrance
Studio album by
Pagan's Mind
Released18 November 2002
RecordedJanuary–March 2002
StudioKlyve Lydstudio, Skien, Norway
GenreProgressive rock, progressive metal,[1] power metal[2]
Length71:42
LabelLimb Music
ProducerPagan's Mind, Fredrik Nordström
Pagan's Mind chronology
Infinity Divine
(2000) 		Celestial Entrance
(2002) 		Enigmatic: Calling
(2005)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Heavymetal.dk7/10[2]
Metal1.info7/10[1]
RevelationZ Magazine8/10[3]
Rock Hard8/10[4]

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.[5][6]

In the mainstream Norwegian press, Celestial Entrance received dice throws of 4 in Tromsø and Varden and 5 (out of 6) in Telemarksavisa.[7][8][9]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Pagan's Mind.

No.TitleLength
1."Approaching"2:48
2."Through Osiris' Eyes"6:08
3."Entrance: Stargate"6:01
4."...Of Epic Questions"6:10
5."Dimensions of Fire"7:28
6."Dreamscape Lucidity"6:39
7."The Seven Sacred Promises"6:28
8."Back to the Magic of Childhood, Part 1: Conception"2:46
9."Back to the Magic of Childhood, Part 2: Exploring Life"9:17
10."In Brilliant White Light"2:44
11."Aegean Shores"5:14
12."The Prophecy of Pleiades"9:53

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.

References

  1. ^ a b "Pagan's Mind - Celestial Entrance". Metal1.info. 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
  2. ^ a b "Pagan's Mind - Celestial Entrance". Heavymetal.dk. 2002-12-21. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
  3. ^ "Pagan´s Mind - Celestial Entrance". RevelationZ Magazine. 2003-01-01. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
  4. ^ "PAGAN'S MIND - Celestial Entrance". Rock Hard. 2002-12-11. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  5. ^ "PAGAN'S MIND – Celestial Entrance". Metal Express Radio. 2002-11-18. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
  6. ^ "PAGAN'S MIND - Celestial Entrance". Powermetal.de. 2005-08-19. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  7. ^ Pedersen, Christer (25 November 2002). "Oppdatert puddelrock". Tromsø (review) (in Norwegian). p. 30.
  8. ^ Ottesen, Helge (26 November 2002). "Stiller for det store utland". Varden (review) (in Norwegian). pp. 46–47.
  9. ^ Aas, Vidar W. (22 January 2003). "Velspilt". Telemarksavisa (review) (in Norwegian). p. 50.
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