Omen (Band)

Omen is an American power metal band from Los Angeles, California, founded in 1983, in 1988 and separated in 1996 reunited.

History

The band was formed in 1983 by guitarist Kenny Powell, who had previously worked with the band Savage Grace. A short time later met singer J. D. Kimball, bassist Jody Henry, and drummer Steve Wittig joined the band. In 1984 the band signed a deal with Metal Blade Records and released their debut album Battle Cry in the same year. The next albums followed with Warning of Danger and The Curse in the two following years. In 1987, the EP Nightmares was released, followed the next album Escape to Nowhere in 1988. On the album Coburn Pharr was heard as the new vocalist, as JD Kimball had left the band. Shortly after the release of the album Powell, however, the band decided to continue to live no longer, so they disbanded at the time being.

In 1996, the band reunited. Besides Kenny Powell, the band now consisted of bassist Andy Haas, drummer Ricky Murray and singer and guitarist Greg Powell. The latter was the son of Kenny Powell. It has previously been attempted in vain J. D. Kimball reoccupy as a singer. Greg Powell was on the album Reopening the Gates (1997) to hear before he left the band to form his own band. Greg Powell was replaced by Kevin Goocher.

In 2003 the band recorded the album Eternal Black Dawn. At this time, the band consisted of guitarist Kenny Powell, vocalist Kevin Goocher, drummer Rick Murray and bassist Andy Haas. In the same year premium the former singer J. D. Kimball his cancer.

Style

The band plays classic Power Metal of the 1980s. At this time, the songs of the band have been often described as " Maiden on speed ". Another typical feature is the striking vocals.

Discography

  • Battle Cry (Album, 1984, Metal Blade Records ( U.S. ) / Roadrunner Records ( Europe) )
  • Warning of Danger ( album, 1985 Metal Blade Records ( U.S. ) / Roadrunner Records ( Europe) )
  • The Curse ( album, 1986 Metal Blade Records ( U.S. ) / Roadrunner Records ( Europe) )
  • Nightmares (EP, 1987 Metal Blade Records ( U.S. ) / Roadrunner Records ( Europe) )
  • Escape to Nowhere ( album, 1988, Metal Blade Records ( U.S. ) / Roadrunner Records ( Europe) )
  • Teeth of the Hydra ( Compilation, 1989, Metal Blade Records ( U.S. ) / Roadrunner Records ( Europe) )
  • Reopening the Gates (Album, 1997, Massacre Records )
  • Battle Anthems (EP, 1998 Metal Invader Records)
  • Omen ( Box set, 2003, Metal Blade Records)
  • Eternal Black Dawn (Album, 2003, Mausoleum Records ( Europe) / Crash Music Inc.)
  • Into the Arena: 20 Years Live ( live album, 2008 KRP Records)
  • Blood - Steel - Vengeance - A Collection of Essential Omen Songs ( compilation, 2010 KRP Records)
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