Omen  

Omen was one of the more successful Metal Blade artists of the eighties, employing a classic 80's metal sound vaguely along the lines of Priest/Maiden. Frankly I remember little about them, though I thought they were decent (if not outstanding) at the time. The Escape To Nowhere album marked a slight departure from their early style, and shortly after its release, the band broke up. It wasn't until 1997 that founder Kenny Powell resurrected the Omen name with a new lineup, and his own son Greg taking over on vocals. The resulting album, Reopening The Gates, reportedly had more in common with 90's metal than with their earlier albums, which left many core fans longing for the classic Omen style. The band took a break, then came back together with a new vocalist (son Greg having moved on to his own band, Stomping Ground). A new album, Eternal Black Dawn, said to be in the vein of the classic older Omen material, has now been released.

Current Members Matt Storey vocals Kenny Powell guitars (Savage Grace) Andy Haas bass Wampa Zayas drums

Former Members/Guests J.D. Kimball vocals RIP: October 3, 2003, cancer Coburn Pharr vocals (Annihilator) Greg Powell vocals/guitars Kevin Goocher vocals Jody Henry bass Steve Wittig drums Cam Daigneault drums Rick Murray drums

Discography

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Battle Cry 
1984 Metal Blade

Death Rider The Axeman Last Rites Dragon's Breath Be my Wench Battle Cry Die by the Blade Prince of Darkness Bring out the Beast In the Arena

J.D. Kimball Kenny Powell Jody Henry Steve Wittig

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Warning Of Danger 
1985 Metal Blade

Warning of Danger March On Ruby Eyes (Of the Serpent) Don't Fear the Night V.B.P. Premonition Termination Make me your King Red Horizon Hell's Gate

J.D. Kimball Kenny Powell Jody Henry Steve Wittig

Reviews:   Metal Observer 

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(EP) Nightmares 
1985 Metal Blade

Nightmares Shock Treatment Dragon's Breath Termination Bounty Hunter Whole Lotta Rosie (Live)

J.D. Kimball Kenny Powell Jody Henry Steve Wittig

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The Curse 
1986 Metal Blade

The Curse Kill on Sight Holy Martyr Eye of the Storm S.R.B. Teeth of the Hydra At all Cost Destiny Bounty Hunter The Larch

J.D. Kimball Kenny Powell Jody Henry Steve Wittig

Reviews:   Metal Observer 

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Escape To Nowhere 
1988 Metal Blade

It's not easy Radar Love Escape to Nowhere Cry for the Morning Thorn in your Flesh Poisoned Nomads King of the Hill No way out

Coburn Pharr Kenny Powell Jody Henry Cam Daigneault

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Teeth Of The Hydra  COMPILATION
1989 Metal Blade

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Reopening The Gates 
1997 Massacre

Dead March Uneven Plow Chained Rain Down Reopening The Gates Everything Well Fed Crushing Day Into The Ground

Greg Powell Kenny Powell Andy Haas Rick Murray

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Eternal Black Dawn 
2003 Mausoleum

1000 Year Reign Eternal Black Dawn Burning Times Blood Feud House On Rue Royale King Of The Seven Seas Chains Or Delirium Chaos In The Cathedral The Spectre Of Battles Past (Medley)

Kevin Goocher Matt Storey Kenny Powell Andy Haas Rick Murray

Reviews:   Sea Of Tranquility  Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Into The Arena: 20 Years Live  LIVE
2009

Intro: Premonition Death Rider The Curse Bounty Hunter Battle Cry Torture Me King Of The Hill Voices Screaming

J.D. Kimball Kenny Powell Jody Henry Steve Wittig

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Blood - Steel - Vengeance  COMPILATION
2010

Blood on the Water Warning of Danger Death Rider Make Me Your King Die by the Blade Teeth of the Hydra Last Rites The Axe Man S.R.B. The Curse (live)

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Into The Arena  COMPILATION
2012

Premonition instrumental Death Rider The Curse Battle Cry Bounty Hunter Torture Me Warning of Danger Ruby Eyes Don’t Fear the Night March On Kings Rock Escape to Nowhere Voices Screaming