To Elias, this wasn't just progressive metal; it was a mathematical equation solved by soaring vocals and odd-time signatures. He didn't want the compressed, tinny rattle of an MP3. He needed the lossless depth of the Norwegian drums, the "free" air around the synthesizers that only a high-fidelity file could provide.

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August 7, 2007 (Global releases varied between August and October 2007). Genre: Progressive Metal / Power Metal. Key Personnel: Michael Eriksen: Vocals Mats Haugen: Guitar

The album boasts a wide range of musical elements that are characteristic of progressive metal, but Circus Maximus's unique approach sets them apart. Key aspects include: