Plains of Oblivion is the second studio album by former Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis, released on April 9, 2012 (Europe) and April 10 (North America) through Century Media Records. A limited Digipak edition was also released, containing two bonus tracks. The album features a number of guest musicians including Emperor singer Ihsahn, as well as guitarists Marty Friedman, Tony MacAlpine and Chris Poland. Read more on Last.fm.
Jeff Loomis was the lead guitarist for the ground breaking metal band Nevermore. A player of many influences and styles, Loomis is often seen as one of the world's most talented and gifted metal guitarists. In 2008, he released a solo album entitled 'Zero Order Phase' (Century Media), featuring special guest appearances by fellow guitarists Ron Jarzombek and Pat O'Brien, legendary jazz bassist Michael Manring, and OFZ producer Neil Kernon. Read more on Last.fm
‘Plains of Oblivion’ is fun for folks like myself who pine for less vocals and more guitar in metal (at least, in faster-paced iterations), but also tire easily of the wankiness of something like Joe Satriani.
Outside of that, it’s nothing particularly special.