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{{Short description|American heavy metal band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| background = group_or_band
| image = Omen 2024.jpg
| image = Omen.jpg
| image_upright = 1.2
| image_size = 260
| name = Omen
| name = Omen
| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| origin = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[power metal]]
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| years_active = 1983–1988, 1996–present
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[speed metal]], [[power metal]]
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| label = KRP, [[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]], [[DSN Music|DSN]]
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| years_active = 1983–1988, 1996–present
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| current_members = Kenny Powell<br />Justin Riddler<br />Reece Stanley<br />Nikos Migus A.
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| label = KRP, [[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]], [[DSN Music|DSN]]
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| past_members = Steve Whittig <br />Kevin Goocher<br /> Coburn Pharr<br />J.D. Kimball<br />Greg Powell<br />Glenn Malicki<br />Scott Clute<br />Jody Henry<br />Cam Daigneault<br />Rick Murray<br />George Call<br />Danny White<br />Wampa Zayas<br />Andy Haas
| associated_acts = [[Savage Grace (metal band)|Savage Grace]], [[Annihilator (band)|Annihilator]], [[Phantom-x]]
}}
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| current_members = Kenny Powell<br />Roger Sisson<br />Reece Stanley<br />Nikos Migus A.
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| past_members = Steve Whittig <br />Kevin Goocher<br /> Coburn Pharr<br />J.D. Kimball<br />Greg Powell<br />Glenn Malicki<br />Scott Clute<br />Jody Henry<br />Cam Daigneault<br />Rick Murray<br />George Call<br />Danny White<br />Wampa Zayas<br />Andy Haas}}


'''Omen''' is an American [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band.
'''Omen''' is an American [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by lead guitarist Kenny Powell.


==History==
== History ==
The band was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983 by lead guitarist Kenny Powell, previously with the band [[Savage Grace (metal band)|Savage Grace]], and signed on with [[Metal Blade]]<ref name="Metal Blade Records">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metalblade.com/us/|title=Metal Blade Records|website=Metalblade.com|accessdate=November 19, 2019}}</ref> in 1984, with whom they released their debut, ''[[Battle Cry (Omen album)|Battle Cry]]''.<ref name="LarkinHM"/> (It contained the song "The Axeman", which appeared on the soundtrack for the heavy metal themed 2009 video game ''[[Brütal Legend]]''.)
The band was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1983 by lead guitarist Kenny Powell, previously with the band [[Savage Grace (metal band)|Savage Grace]], and signed on with [[Metal Blade]]<ref name="Metal Blade Records">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metalblade.com/us/|title=Metal Blade Records|website=Metalblade.com|access-date=November 19, 2019}}</ref> in 1984, with whom they released their debut, ''[[Battle Cry (Omen album)|Battle Cry]]''.<ref name="LarkinHM" /> (It contained the song "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,<ref name="LarkinHM"/> 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 (Omen album)|The Curse]]'', their first release with major label distribution by [[Capitol Records]] in the US.<ref name="LarkinHM"/> In Japan the band climbed to number 14 in the ''[[Burrn!]]'' Charts.
In 1985, the second album ''[[Warning of Danger]]'' followed,.<ref name="LarkinHM" /> In 1986, they released ''[[The Curse (Omen album)|The Curse]]'', their first release with major label distribution by [[Capitol Records]] in the US.<ref name="LarkinHM" /> In Japan the band climbed to number 14 in the ''[[Burrn!]]'' Charts.


With new singer Coburn Pharr (who would later leave to join [[Annihilator (band)|Annihilator]]), the band released ''Escape to Nowhere'' in 1988;<ref name="LarkinHM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Who’s Who of Heavy Metal]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1995|edition=Second|isbn=0-85112-656-1|page=262}}</ref> although considered a departure from the classic Omen sound, "Thorn in Your Flesh" was their first hit single in the US.
With new singer Coburn Pharr (who would later leave to join [[Annihilator (band)|Annihilator]]), the band released ''Escape to Nowhere'' in 1988;,<ref name="LarkinHM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1995|edition=Second|isbn=0-85112-656-1|page=262}}</ref> which contained "Thorn in Your Flesh". This track 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.
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.
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Currently, Omen has released seven studio albums worldwide, and a 20th anniversary box set. The release ''Hammer Damage'' has been delayed for more than eight years and was released in 2016 via [[DSN Music]].
Currently, Omen has released seven studio albums worldwide, and a 20th anniversary box set. The release ''Hammer Damage'' has been delayed for more than eight years and was released in 2016 via [[DSN Music]].


In 2019 they released a new EP named “Alive”.
==Members==
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===Current line-up===
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* Nikos Migus A. – vocals
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* Kenny Powell – guitar
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* Roger Sisson – bass
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* Reece Stanley – drums


Omen is still touring Europe, South America, and the USA.
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===Previous members===
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* J.D. Kimball – vocals
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* Kevin Goocher – vocals
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* Matt Story – vocals
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* Coburn Pharr – vocals
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* Jody Henry – bass
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* Andy Haas – bass
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* Greg Powell – vocals
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* Cam Daigneault – drums
* Chris Holly – guitar
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* Rick Murray – drums
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* Glenn Malicki – bass
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* Wampa Zayas – drums
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* Steve Wittig – drums


===Timeline===
== Members ==
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=== Current lineup ===
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* Nikos Migus A. – vocals (2017–present)
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* Kenny Powell – guitar (1983–1989, 1996–present)
* Justin Riddler - bass (2022–present)
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* Reece Stanley – drums (2017–present)

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=== Previous members ===
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* J.D. Kimball – vocals (1983–1987; died 2003)
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* Coburn Pharr – vocals (1987–1989)
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* Greg Powell – vocals, guitar (1996–1998)
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* Kevin Goocher – vocals (1998–2009, 2014–2017)
* George Call – vocals (2009–2011)
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* Matt Story – vocals (2011–2014)
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* Jody Henry – bass (1983–1989)
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* Andy Haas – bass (1996–2005, 2009–2017)
* Scott Clute – bass (2005–2007)
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* Glenn Malicki – bass (2007–2009)
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* Roger Sisson – bass (2017–2022)
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* Steve Wittig – drums (1983–1988, 2012–2017)
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* Cam Daigneault – drums (1988–1989)
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* Rick Murray – drums (1996–2005)
* Danny White – drums (2005–2009)
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* Wampa Zayas – drums (2009–2012)

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==Discography==
== Discography ==
===Studio===
=== Studio albums ===
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|May 31, 2016<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/album.php?album_id=48614 | title= Omen – Hammer Damage | work= [[Metal Storm (webzine)|Metal Storm]]|access-date=October 9, 2011}}</ref>
|''Hammer Damage''
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===Live===
=== Live albums ===
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===EPs===
=== EPs ===
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|April 1987
|April 1987
|''[[Nightmares (Omen album)|Nightmares]]''
|''[[Nightmares (EP)|Nightmares]]''
|Metal Blade
|Metal Blade
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===Compilations===
=== Compilation albums ===
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===Box sets===
=== Box sets ===
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===Video albums===
=== Video albums ===
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==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{Cite web|url=https://myspace.com/omenofficial|title=Omen &#124; Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos|website=Myspace.com|accessdate=November 19, 2019}}
*{{Cite web|url=https://myspace.com/omenofficial|title=Omen &#124; Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos|website=Myspace.com|access-date=November 19, 2019}}
*{{allMusic}}


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[[Category:Heavy metal musical groups from California]]
[[Category:Heavy metal musical groups from California]]
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[[Category:Musical groups from Los Angeles]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1983]]

Latest revision as of 14:20, 10 December 2024

Omen
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, power metal
Years active1983–1988, 1996–present
LabelsKRP, Metal Blade, DSN
MembersKenny Powell
Justin Riddler
Reece Stanley
Nikos Migus A.
Past membersSteve Whittig
Kevin Goocher
Coburn Pharr
J.D. Kimball
Greg Powell
Glenn Malicki
Scott Clute
Jody Henry
Cam Daigneault
Rick Murray
George Call
Danny White
Wampa Zayas
Andy Haas

Omen is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by lead guitarist Kenny Powell.

History

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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.[2] (It contained the song "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,.[2] In 1986, they released The Curse, their first release with major label distribution by Capitol Records in the US.[2] 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;,[2] which contained "Thorn in Your Flesh". This track 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. The release Hammer Damage has been delayed for more than eight years and was released in 2016 via DSN Music.

In 2019 they released a new EP named “Alive”.

Omen is still touring Europe, South America, and the USA.

Members

[edit]

Current lineup

[edit]
  • Nikos Migus A. – vocals (2017–present)
  • Kenny Powell – guitar (1983–1989, 1996–present)
  • Justin Riddler - bass (2022–present)
  • Reece Stanley – drums (2017–present)

Previous members

[edit]
  • J.D. Kimball – vocals (1983–1987; died 2003)
  • Coburn Pharr – vocals (1987–1989)
  • Greg Powell – vocals, guitar (1996–1998)
  • Kevin Goocher – vocals (1998–2009, 2014–2017)
  • George Call – vocals (2009–2011)
  • Matt Story – vocals (2011–2014)
  • Jody Henry – bass (1983–1989)
  • Andy Haas – bass (1996–2005, 2009–2017)
  • Scott Clute – bass (2005–2007)
  • Glenn Malicki – bass (2007–2009)
  • Roger Sisson – bass (2017–2022)
  • Steve Wittig – drums (1983–1988, 2012–2017)
  • Cam Daigneault – drums (1988–1989)
  • Rick Murray – drums (1996–2005)
  • Danny White – drums (2005–2009)
  • Wampa Zayas – drums (2009–2012)

Timeline

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Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

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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[3] Hammer Damage DSN Music

Live albums

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Date of Release Title Label
December 20, 2011 Into the Arena DSN Music

EPs

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Date of Release Title Label
April 1987 Nightmares Metal Blade

Compilation albums

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Date of Release Title Label
November 1989 Teeth of the Hydra Metal Blade
January 1998 Battle Anthems Metal Invader
2010 Blood – Steel – Vengeance KRP
December 20, 2011 Into the Arena DSN Music

Box sets

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Date of Release Title Label
September 10, 2003 20th Anniversary Box Set Metal Blade

Video albums

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Date of Release Title Label
September 10, 2003 Live at the Country Club, Los Angeles, September 1984 Metal Blade

References

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  1. ^ "Metal Blade Records". Metalblade.com. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 262. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
  3. ^ "Omen – Hammer Damage". Metal Storm. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
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