Omen (band)
| Omen | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres |
Heavy metal Speed metal Power metal |
| Years active | 1983–1988, 1996–present |
| Labels | KRP, Metal Blade Records, DSN Music |
| Associated acts | Savage Grace, Annihilator |
| Members |
Kenny Powell Andy Haas Steve Wittig Kevin Goocher |
| Past members |
Coburn Pharr J.D. Kimball Greg Powell Glenn Malicki Scott Clute Jody Henry Cam Daigneault Rick Murray George Call Danny White Wampa Zayas |
Omen is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1983, by lead guitarist Kenny Powell, previously with the band Savage Grace and signed on with Metal Blade[1] in 1984, with whom they released their debut Battle Cry (which contained "The Axeman", which appeared on the soundtrack for the Heavy Metal themed 2009 video game Brütal Legend).
In 1985 the second album Warning Of Danger followed, which could easily compare with their debut, and built up Omen's reputation as one of the forefathers of power metal acts.
In 1986 they released The Curse, their first release with major label distribution by Capitol Records in the US. In Japan the band climbed to Number 14 in the Burrn! Charts.
With new singer Coburn Pharr (who would later leave to join Annihilator) the band released Escape To Nowhere in 1988; although considered a departure from the classic Omen sound, "Thorn in Your Flesh" was their first hit single in the US.
In 1996, they signed with new label Massacre Records, and toured Europe with Fates Warning for the first time. In October 2003, their former singer, J.D. Kimball, died having succumbed to cancer after three years of treatment.
Currently, Omen has released seven studio albums worldwide, and a 20th anniversary box set. Promised release Hammer Damage has been delayed for more than 8 years and was released in 2016 via DSN Music.
Members
Current line up
Previous members
- Matt Story - vocals
- J.D Kimball – vocals (died 2003)
- Joe Jaimes - Guitar
- Coburn Pharr – vocals
- Jody Henry – bass
- Greg Powell – vocals
- Cam Daigneault – drums
- Chris Holly - Guitar
- Rick Murray – drums
- Glenn Malicki - bass
- Wampa Zayas - drums
Timeline
Discography
Studio
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| November 1984 | Battle Cry | Metal Blade |
| October 1985 | Warning of Danger | |
| October 1986 | The Curse | |
| October 1988 | Escape to Nowhere | |
| March 1997 | Reopening the Gates | Massacre |
| September 15, 2003 | Eternal Black Dawn | Crash |
| May 31, 2016[2] | Hammer Damage | DSN Music |
Live
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2011 | Into The Arena | DSN Music |
EPs
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| April 1987 | Nightmares | Metal Blade |
Compilations
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| November 1989 | Teeth Of The Hydra | Metal Blade |
| January 1998 | Battle Anthems | Metal Invader |
| 2010 | Blood - Steel - Vengeance | KRP |
| Dec 20, 2011 | Into The Arena | DSN Music |
Box Sets
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2003 | 20th Anniversary Box Set | Metal Blade |
Video Albums
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2003 | Live At The Country Club, Los Angeles, September 1984 | Metal Blade |
References
- ↑ Metal Blade Records. "Metal Blade Records – OMEN". Retrieved 2008-08-11.
- ↑ "Omen - Hammer Damage". Metal Storm. Metal Storm. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
External links
- Omen official Facebook
- Omen at MySpace
- Omen on Reverbnation
- Omen Signs to DSN Music