Signing to the Facefront label the group adopted the revised title and introduced new members guitar player Jorn Viggo Lofstad of CRY FREE and TRIVIAL ACT bass player Steinar Krokmo. Following recording of the debut 'Infinity Divine' album, produced by none other than TNT guitarist Ronni Le Tekro, the band also incorporated keyboard player Ronny Tegner.
Stian Kristoffersen, re-billed as 'Mr. Thunderforce', featured on the debut 'Reaping The Worldwinds' album from Electro Metal act DIMENSION F3H led by LIMBONIC ART mentor Morfeus (a.k.a. Krister Dreyer). He would be joined by his colleague Steinar Krokmo on bass for live work with this unit.
PAGAN'S MIND signed to the German based Symphonic Metal specialist Limb Music Products for the Fredrik Nordstrom produced 2002 album 'Celestial Entrance'. Both guitarist Jørn Viggo Lofstad, and drummer Stian Kristoffersen featured as session musicians on MASTERPLAN lead vocalist JORN LANDE's 2003 solo album 'Out To Every Nation'. Kristoffersen also made his mark on the 'Burning Earth' album delivered in November that same year by the joint Greek / US act FIREWIND.
That December singer Nils K. Rue, bassist Steinar Krokmo and keyboard player Ronny Tegner would aid the Drover brothers, guitarist Glen and drummer Shawn, from Canadian Prog-Metal band EIDOLON, in the studio with their 'Dimension Infinte' album. Nils K. Rue of donated his skills as guest singer to the track 'State Of Fear And Hate' on the 2004 CARNIVORA debut 'Judas'.
During 2004 Stian Kristoffersen formed up a new band unit fronted by ex-FIREWIND and KENZINER frontman Stephen Fredrick. Working with producer DAVID T. CHASTAIN the band also included VAINGLORY guitarist Corbin King and bassist James Martin of ZANISTER. That same year Limb Music Products would re-issue the debut PAGAN'S MIND album 'Infinity Divine', adding a new recording of the track 'Embracing Fear', as well as a cover version of KING DIAMOND's 'At The Graves'. This latter song featured guest appearances from Glen Drover of EIDOLON, MEGADETH and KING DIAMOND and Gus G. from MYSTIC PROPHECY, FIREWIND and DREAM EVIL.
The PAGAN'S MIND May 2005 album, 'Enigmatic: Calling', debuted at no. 15 on the national Norwegian album charts. Jørn Viggo Lofstad would work with JORN LANDE once again, sessioning on his album 'The Duke'.
It emerged in late 2005 that both guitarist Jørn Voggo Lofstad and bass player Steinar Krokmo had engaged with BEAUTIFUL SIN, a project assembled by the HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY and MASTERPLAN credited drummer Uli Kusch and also featuring Belgian female singer Magali Luyten plus MASTERPLAN keyboard player Axel Mackenrott. This act issued 'The Unexpected' album in May 2006.
PAGAN'S MIND toured the UK in March 2006 in collaboration with POWER QUEST. In December it was revealed that Nils K. Rue had teamed up with KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque, TIN MACHINE guitarist Reeves Gabrels and HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén in a new new project called X-WORLD/5. Drums were handled by the mysterious 'Big Swede'.
Discography:
2001 - Infinity Divine
2002 - Celestial Entrance
2005 - Enigmatic: Calling
2007 - God's Equation
2011 - Heavenly Ecstasy
A reissue of Infinity Divine was released in 2004.
Lineup:
Nils K. Rue (vocals)
Jørn Viggo Lofstad (guitar)
Steinar Krokmo (bass)
Ronny Tegner (keyboard)
Stian Lindaas Kristoffersen (drums)
Intermission
Pagan's Mind Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Searching for the inner line
I watch this time goes by
To find the reason why
To find the reason to my pain
Time will conceal you
Time will unveil
End of the line, I'll be waiting in time
By the stars to be real lining with you
Sliding in life, intermission in time
In the end, to be real lining with you
Light....
I touch the light of morning
Flying high above the seas
The speed should never ends,
To find the key depends,
I'll find the key to change us all
Time will conceal you
In sacred ways
End of the line, I'll be waitng in time
By the stars to be real lining with you
Sliding in life, intermission in time
In the end, to be real lining with you
Following...
Innocence,
Lost behind the walls of time
Once again
Free on mind and realized
Light years away from me
Rejoin again
End of the line, I'll be waitng in time
By the stars to be real lining with you
Sliding in life, intermission in time
In the end, to be real lining with you
I'm waiting here
I'll be waiting
And still true to who you are
I return to the stars
We will follow(follow the fire),
our light.
The lyrics of Pagan's Mind's "Intermission" seem to be about searching for meaning and purpose in life. The singer is searching for a reason to their pain, and seeking enlightenment, represented by the "light of morning" and the stars. Time is a recurring theme, with the singer acknowledging both its ability to conceal and unveil. They seem to be on a journey, searching for a key that will change everything, and calling for others to follow the fire of their own lights.
Line by Line Meaning
A cleanse to new horizons
Moving towards new directions for a fresh start
Searching for the inner line
Seeking answers that lies within
I watch this time goes by
Observing the passage of time
To find the reason why
Looking for the explanation behind something
To find the reason to my pain
Discovering the source of one's suffering
Time will conceal you
The passing of time can hide or bury things
Time will unveil
However, time can also reveal truths
End of the line, I'll be waiting in time
At the end of a journey, waiting for what's to come
By the stars to be real lining with you
Connected with someone through shared experiences under the sky
Sliding in life, intermission in time
Flowing through life while taking a temporary break
In the end, to be real lining with you
Ultimately, being genuine and authentic with oneself and others
I touch the light of morning
Experiencing the beauty of dawn
Flying high above the seas
Traveling to new heights over vast waters
The speed should never ends,
The momentum shouldn't stop
To find the key depends,
Unlocking potential relies on something specific
I'll find the key to change us all
Discovering the solution to bettering everything and everyone
In sacred ways
In a manner that is spiritual and holy
Innocence,
Childlike purity
Lost behind the walls of time
The purity of the past is hidden by time
Once again
Returning to that state
Free on mind and realized
Mentally liberated and enlightened
Light years away from me
Very far in distance
Rejoin again
Coming back together
And still true to who you are
Remaining faithful to oneself and their beliefs
I return to the stars
Going back to where one came from
We will follow(follow the fire),
Pursuing what ignites our passion
our light.
Our unique qualities that guide us
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@filosofide3529
To my honeybun... 🖤
Follow the fire
I clench the new horizons
Searching for the inner light
I watch as time goes by
To find the reason why
To find the reason to my pain
Time will conceal you
Time will unveil
End of the line, I'll be waiting in time
By the stars to be reunited with you
Fire of life
Intermission in time
In the end to be reunited with you
I touch the light of morning
Flying high above the seas
This mission never ends
I´ll find the key that bends
I´ll find the key that changes all
Time will conceal you
In sacred ways
End of the line, I'll be waiting in time
By the stars to be reunited with you
Fire of life
Intermission in time
In the end to be reunited with you
Far away
Innocence, lost behind the walls of time
Once again, free your mind and realize
Lightyears away from me
Rejoined again
End of the line, I'll be waiting in time
By the stars to be reunited with you
Fire of life
Intermission in time
In the end to be reunited with you
I'm waiting here
I'll be waiting
And stay true to who you are
And reach out to the stars
We will follow
@yellowsubmarine7294
the solo is breathtaking
@SparkShredder
More than breathtaking!
@guillermofernandez3088
Firs
@AxiomApe
Honestly, and I’ve been saying this for years, it’s one of the cleanest guitar solos I’ve ever heard. I’ve listened to so many guitarists and I’ve been playing over 23 years… this solo has always stood out to me. Incredibly tasty solo!
@marcbrunengraber3507
It’s too bad they haven’t been an active band for many years now. They were awesome. It’s been a decade since this album.
@AxiomApe
I’m convinced they hold the title for most underrated band ! At least a top contender. What an amazing band !
@dexgames4366
Aliens : Show us something that proves your species is worth saving...
Me : 3:06.
@Eincrou
I discovered Pagan's Mind a few months after this came out. In the first couple of years, 2011 and 2012, I listened to their albums a whole heck of a lot and they entered my top five bands of all time.
It's amazing that I'm just two months away from the 10-year anniversary of my discovery of Pagan's Mind and they have released no new records. Those missing 3 or 4 albums they could have made in the 2010s will always be my great regret.
@briangrimm3185
It's like they dissolved of this planet
@edusam666
@@briangrimm3185 😭