Omen the legendary heavy metal
innovators who have rocked the world with their explosive sound. Formed in Los
Angeles, California, in 1983, by lead guitarist Kenny Powell; previously with the
rock group Savage Grace and signed on with Metal Blade Records in 1984,
and released their debut album "Battle Cry". In 1985 the second album
"Warning Of Danger" followed, building up Omen's reputation as one of
the forefathers of power metal acts, such as Metallica, Anthrax,
Megadeth, and Slayer. In 1986, Omen's successes lead to the release of
the blockbuster album "The Curse" on Capital Records. The hit single
"Thorn In Your Flesh" from their release "Escape To Nowhere" topped the
metal charts in 1985.
Omen continued
releasing an incredible collection of heavy metal masterpieces over the
years, as well as building a loyal fan base via successful worldwide
tours.
Omen enjoyed national broadcast
airplay from the famed rock radio network Z-Rock, thanks to the
devotion of high profile jocks like Madd Maxx Hammer, Wild Bill Scott,
and Jason Lee Tipton. "Omen's Thorn in Your Flesh was getting a lot of
airplay and their sound created a lot of excitement and generated great
phones" said Tipton. Records sales soared in markets where the Z-Rock
network was carried, fueling a national following for the group.
In 2011, Omen signed an
exclusive worldwide distribution deal with DSN Music, bringing the veteran
metal group into the digital age. "We are extremely excited about
signing with DSN Music" said Powell. "This release will be a ride
straight into the glory days of Metal, no compromises, take no
prisoners!"
"We are seeing a new
generation of rockers worldwide discovering Omen via digital technology
and other forms of entertainment media" said DSN's Guy Giuliano. Omen's
classic single "The Axeman" from their debut release "Battle Cry" was
recently featured on the soundtrack for the heavy metal themed video
game "Brutal Legend".
Powell reinvented the group with a solid new line-up featuring Matt Story on vocals, Andy Haas on bass, and Steve Wittig on drums.
Omen released their
eleventh metal masterpiece with the album Hammer Damage
via DSN, which featured the popular single Epitaph.
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"Epitaph" From the CD Hammer Damage/DSN 2011
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