Previously known as SILVERSPOON, having issued the 'Sink Or Swim' demo under their former name, PAGAN'S MIND came into being during mid 2000. Frontman Nils K. Rue had previously sang for SUNSET STRIP. Guitarist Thorstein Eugen Aaby had previously been employed by acts such as DEADLINE and SUNSET STRIP whilst drummer Stian Lindaas Kristoffersen has experience with WOODSTONE, KING'S QUEST and SUNSET STRIP. Rue, alongside CARNIVORA members Tore Moren and bassist Bjarne Torud