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Omen
- Location:
- Los Angeles, California (early); Dallas, Texas (later)
- Country:
- United States
- Genre:
- Heavy/Power Metal
- Themes:
- War, History, Life, Fantasy
- Status:
- Active
- Years:
- 1983-1989, 1996-present
About
Contact:[email protected] Omen was formed by guitarist Kenny Powell after leaving Savage Grace, when fellow Oklahoma native Steve Wittig (which whom Powell had played in Rapid Fire before moving to Los Angeles) introduced him to vocalist J.D. Kimball. Second guitarist Jody Henry (another acquaintance of Powell and Wittig in Oklahoma) switched to bass when the band couldn't manage to ... Read more
Current Lineup
Justin Riddler
Bass (2022-present)
Kenny Powell
Guitars (1983-1989, 1996-present)
Nikos Migus A.
Vocals (2017-present)
Reece Stanley
Drums (2017-present)
Past Members
Steve Wittig
Drums (1983-1988, 2012-2017)
Roger Sisson
Bass (2017-2022)
Scott Clute
Bass (2005-2007)
Danny White
Drums (2005-2009)
Joe Jaimes
Guitars (1983)
Andy Haas
Bass (1996-2005, 2009-2017)
Jody Henry
Bass (1983-1989)
Wampa Zayas
Drums (2009-2012)
Glenn Malicki
Bass (2007-2009)
Greg Powell
Vocals, Guitars (rhythm) (1996-1998, 2017)
Kevin Goocher
Vocals (1998-2009, 2014-2017)
Matt Story
Vocals (1998, 2011-2014)
George Call
Vocals (2009-2011)
Rick Murray
Drums (1996-2005)
Coburn Pharr
Vocals (1987-1989)
J.D. Kimball
Vocals (1983-1987)
Camil Daigneault
Drums (1988-1989)
Discography
| Name | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Alive | Single | 2018 |
| Up from the Deep | Single | 2017 |
| Omen / Battleroar | Split | 2017 |
| Hammer Damage | Full-length | 2016 |
| Into the Arena: Live at San Antonio 1985 & The Lost Demos | Compilation | 2012 |
| Blood, Steel, Vengeance: A Collection of Essential Omen Songs | Compilation | 2010 |
| Into the Arena: 20 Years Live | Live album | 2008 |
| Eternal Black Dawn | Full-length | 2003 |
| Omen | Boxed set | 2003 |
| Battle Anthems | Compilation | 1998 |
| Reopening the Gates | Full-length | 1997 |
| The Best of Omen: Teeth of the Hydra | Compilation | 1989 |
| Escape to Nowhere | Full-length | 1988 |
| Nightmares | EP | 1987 |
| The Curse | Full-length | 1986 |
| Demo | Demo | 1985 |
| Warning of Danger | Full-length | 1985 |
| Battle Cry | Full-length | 1984 |