| Plains of Oblivion | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Jeff Loomis |
| Cover: | Plains of oblivion 2012.jpg |
| Released: | [1] |
| Recorded: | Fastback Studios in Seattle |
| Genre: | Instrumental rock, progressive metal |
| Label: | Century Media |
| Producer: | Aaron Smith |
| Prev Title: | Zero Order Phase |
| Prev Year: | 2008 |
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.
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]
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Billboard Heatseekers | 2 |
| Billboard Hard Rock Albums | 16 | |
| Billboard Independent Albums | 27 | |
| Billboard Top Rock Albums | 47 | |
| Billboard 200 | 179 |