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)
New World Order
Pagan's Mind Lyrics
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Arrival of unknown existence approaching closer
Disconnecting understanding to be free
[Bridge: ]
Somewhere lost in time, I'm dreaming
And my lifeline is closing in
Freed now, unchained
[Chorus: ]
Echoes in time - we're left behind to understand
This mystery haunts me
Seeking, finding - codes entwining
Somewhere deep inside me, racing through my soul
Freed now - unchained
Alive again
Coded minds forever, key within - inside your mind
Back to their reign. Lights are fading
They finally arrived to the new world order
Analyzing humans being
Standing up against the light, facing fear
Somewhere lost in time, I'm dreaming
And my lifeline is closing in
Freed now, unchained
Coded minds forever calling
Key within - inside your mind
The lyrics to Pagan's Mind's "New World Order" paint an ominous picture of an impending invasion by an unknown entity, arriving amidst burning crimson skies. The arrival of this entity signals a disconnect from understanding, but also the opportunity to be free. The bridge and chorus indicate a sense of confusion and mystery, with the singer desiring to understand the entwined codes deep inside them. The arrival of this new power represents the end of the current reign, with their arrival to the new world order heralding an analysis of humanity. Despite the fear and uncertainty in confronting this new order, the singer feels freed and unchained, with the coded minds forever calling out for the key inside their own mind.
The lyrics to "New World Order" suggest a sense of futurism, apocalypse, and the transformative power of a new era. The arrival of the new order represents the destruction of the old and the creation of something unknown yet full of potential. The bridge and chorus emphasize the notion of finding codes and understanding what is entwined deep within oneself. The lyrics overall suggest a sense of uncertainty and fear towards the unknown, but also the potential for growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
From crimson burning skies
A new entity is approaching from a fiery and ominous sky.
Arrival of unknown existence approaching closer
The arrival of a mysterious and unfamiliar entity is drawing near.
Disconnecting understanding to be free
To attain freedom, one must break free from conventional thinking and beliefs.
Somewhere lost in time, I'm dreaming
The artist feels lost and adrift in reality and might be unable to discern what's real and what's not.
And my lifeline is closing in
The artist might feel that their life is swiftly coming to an end, adding to their uncertainty and fear.
Freed now, unchained
Yet despite their fears, the singer finds hope and solace in their newfound freedom and liberation.
Echoes in time - we're left behind to understand
The singer is reflecting on the legacy of humanity and how we're now tasked with grappling with problems and questions left by the people who came before us.
This mystery haunts me
The unknown and inexplicable nature of the universe can be deeply unsettling and unsettling for many, including the artist.
Seeking, finding - codes entwining
The artist is on a quest to find answers to the mysteries that plague them, and they might be finding solace in the patterns and codes that they discover along the way.
Somewhere deep inside me, racing through my soul
The quest for knowledge and enlightenment is a deeply personal and spiritual one. The artist is grappling with these issues on an intimate and soulful level.
Alive again
Despite their fears and doubts, the singer finds new life and vitality in the pursuit of knowledge and truth.
Coded minds forever, key within - inside your mind
The quest for enlightenment and knowledge is an ongoing and perpetual one, and it depends on unlocking the secrets and codes hidden within one's own mind.
Back to their reign. Lights are fading
The arrival of an unknown entity might signal the end of one era and the beginning of a new one, as the familiar lights and structures of the past fade away.
They finally arrived to the new world order
The singer is reflecting on the arrival of this new entity and how it represents a change or transformation in the world that they once knew.
Analyzing humans being
The new entity might be studying and analyzing humanity itself, adding to the sense of uncertainty and fear about what this arrival might mean for the human race.
Standing up against the light, facing fear
Despite their fears and confusion, the artist is determined to stand up to the challenges that come with the arrival of this new entity.
Coded minds forever calling
The quest for knowledge and enlightenment is never-ending and will continue to call to those who seek it.
Key within - inside your mind
The full potential for growth and learning is unlocked within one's own mind, and it's up to each individual to find the hidden keys to unlock it.
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.