Battle Cry
by Omen
- Type: Album
- Released: November 1984
- Label: Metal Blade
- Country: United States
- Length: 36:37
- Community rating: 3.77/5 from 3 ratings
Artists on this release: Jody Henry, Brian Slagel, Steve Wittig, Kenny Powell
Album Notes & Community Reviews
A seminal release in the development of traditional US Power Metal, 'Battle Cry' delivers galloping riffs and soaring, fantasy-themed lyricism. J.D. Kimball's gruff yet melodic vocal style sets the tone for epic, sword-and-sorcery narratives, distinguishing the band from the emerging thrash scene. It has achieved enduring cult status among classic metal purists.
Genres
Descriptors: fantasy, violence, rhythmic, melodic, old-school
Tracklist
- Death Rider (3:29)
- The Axeman (4:28)
- Last Rites (3:41)
- Dragon's Breath (3:00)
- Be My Wench (4:06)
- Battle Cry (3:42)
- Die By The Blade (3:09)
- Prince of Darkness (2:46)
- Bring Out the Beast (4:12)
- In the Arena (4:00)
Credits
- Omen - primary artist
- Jody Henry - bass, backing vocals, written-by
- Steve Wittig - drums
- Kenny Powell - guitar, backing vocals, written-by
- Eddy Schreyer - lacquer cut by
- J.D. Kimball - lead vocals, written-by
- Vince Gutierrez - painting