Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter (2005)
Tracklist front / back album covers
Circus Maximus - The 1st Chapter
1. "Sin" 5:53
2. "Alive" 5:38
3. "Glory of the Empire" 10:27
4. "Biosfear" (Instrumental) 5:22
5. "Silence from Angels Above" 4:07
6. "Why Am I Here?" 6:05
7. "The Prophecy" 6:44
8. "The 1st Chapter" 19:07
Circus Maximus Band Members / Musicians
Michael Eriksen – vocals
Mats Haugen – guitars
Truls Haugen – drums, backing vocals
Glen Cato Møllen – bass guitar
Espen Storø – keyboards
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.
Circus Maximus is a Norwegian progressive metal quintet from Oslo. They employ the use of 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.
Circus Maximus Band Members / Musicians
Michael Eriksen – vocals (2000–present)
Mats Haugen – guitars (2000–present)
Truls Haugen – drums, screaming[3] (2000–present)
Glen Cato Møllen – bass guitar (2000–present)
Lasse Finbråten – keyboards (2005–present)
Espen Storø – keyboards (2000–2005)
Circus Maximus Discography Full
Studio albums
The 1st Chapter (2005)
Isolate (2007)
Nine (2012)
Havoc (2016)
Live albums
Havoc in Oslo (2017)
Nine Live (2019)
EPs
Isolated Chapters (2019)
