A thrash-era band that kept its traditional metal sound through lineup changes and long gaps between records.
For a quick sense of their style, try 'Make Me Your King' or 'Nice Day for a Funeral'. Both have that mix of charging rhythm and melodic metal vocals they've stuck with.
Omen came up during Los Angeles' mid-80s thrash scene but never fully abandoned traditional heavy metal. Songs like 'Battle Cry' and 'Hell's Gate' show that blend of speed and classic riffing. Their debut 'The Curse' arrived in 1986, and they've maintained a consistent approach even on later albums like the 2013 self-titled release.
The band formed in 1984 with vocalist J.D. Kimball and guitarist Kenny Powell. They released 'The Curse' in 1986, followed by 'Escape to Nowhere' in 1988 and 'Forever Nevermore' in 1992. After a long break, they returned with a self-titled album in 2013.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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