Circus Maximus is a Norwegian progressive metal quintet from Oslo. They employ symphonic and power metal influences that feature synthesizers. As of 2016, they have released four albums: The 1st Chapter in 2005, Isolate in 2007, Nine in 2012 and Havoc in 2016.
The 1st Chapter is the debut album by the Norwegian progressive metal band, Circus Maximus. The 1st Chapter was released on May 14, 2005 in Norway and on June 7, 2005 in the United States. The ongoing theme of The 1st Chapter is about "the journey" to salvation expressed through the lyrics. Musically, it sports a circus-like theme (that actually can be heard) playing throughout the album.
The lyrics to the song "Glory of the Empire" refer heavily to the 2000 film, Gladiator.
The 1st Chapter contains the longest running Circus Maximus song with "The 1st Chapter" running for 19 minutes and 7 seconds.
Tracklist:
- Sin 05:53
- Alive 05:38
- Glory of the Empire 10:27
- Biosfear 05:22
- Silence from Angels Above 04:07
- Why Am I Here? 06:05
- The Prophecy 06:44
- The 1st Chapter 19:07
- Haunted Dreams 07:12
- Imperial Destruction 06:45
Time: 01:17:20
Recording information:
Produced by Circus Maximus.
Recorded by Mats Haugen and Øyvind "Lionheart" Larsen at Lionheart Studios, Oslo, Norway.
Drums recorded by Rudi Mohammed and Børge Finstad at Toproom Studios, Lunner, Norway.
Bass recorded by Glen Møllen at Noisegate Studios.
Mixed and mastered by Tommy Hansen at Jailhouse Studios, Horsens, Denmark.
Artwork by Mattias Norèn (Progart Media)
Layout and logo by Claus Jensen (Intromental Design)
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