Omen (band)
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| Omen | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genre(s) | Power metal Heavy metal Speed metal |
| Years active | 1983-1988, 1996-present |
| Label(s) | KRP, Metal Blade |
| Associated acts | Savage Grace, Annihilator |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| George Call Kenny Powell Scott Clute Danny White |
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| Former members | |
| Kevin Goocher Matt Storey Coburn Pharr J.D. Kimball Greg Powell Glenn Malicki Andy Haas Jody Henry Cam Daigneault Rick Murray |
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Omen is an American heavy metal band formed in 1983 by guitarist Kenny Powell. Shortly after forming, the band was signed by Metal Blade Records, with whom they released their first three studio albums and Teeth of the Hydra, a compilation album.[1] After leaving Metal Blade, Omen was signed to an indie record label named KRP. [2] Currently they have released six albums and are still active. They are expected to release a live CD named Into the Arena - 20 Years Live soon.[3]
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[edit] Members
[edit] Current line up
[edit] Previous members
- J.D Kimball - vocals
- Coburn Pharr - vocals
- Gregg Powell - vocals
- Andy Haas - bass
- Rick Murray - drums
- Kevin Goocher - vocals[4]
- Jody Henry - bass
- Steve Wittig - drums
- Cam Daigneault - drums
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- Battle Cry (1984)
- Warning of Danger (1985)
- The Curse (1986)
- Escape to Nowhere (1988)
- Reopening the Gates (1997)
- Eternal Black Dawn (2003)
[edit] EPs
- Nightmares (1987)
- Battle Anthems (1998)
[edit] Live albums
- Into the Arena - 20 Years Live (Upcoming)
[edit] Compilation albums
- Teeth of the Hydra (1989)
- 20th Anniversary Boxset (2003) (Box set)
[edit] References
- ^ Metal Blade Records. "Metal Blade Records - Omen" (in English). http://www.merchco-online.com/index.php?zenid=db99d7ff5a1439cffd21d047d8f22388&manufacturers_id=114&zenid=db99d7ff5a1439cffd21d047d8f22388&main_page=index&cPath=454_515. Retrieved on 2008-08-11.
- ^ Omen. "MySpace.com - Omen - DALLAS, Texas - Metal /Rock" (in English). http://www.myspace.com/omenofficial. Retrieved on 2008-08-11.
- ^ Omen. "OMEN Into The Arena" (in English). http://www.omenbattlecry.com/IntoTheArena.html. Retrieved on 2008-08-11.
- ^ "OMEN Singer, Daughter To Take Part In VH1 Show 'I Know My Kid's A Star'". Blabbermouth.net. Feb. 12, 2008. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=90541. Retrieved on 02 May 2009.
[edit] External links
Categories: Power metal musical groups | California heavy metal musical groups | Speed metal musical groups | American rock music groups | Musical groups from Los Angeles, California | Musical groups established in 1983 | 1980s music groups | 1990s music groups | 2000s music groups | United States heavy metal musical group stubs

