Omen
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1983 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Active: 1983–present
Biography
US power metal pioneers from Los Angeles, formed by guitarist Kenny Powell in 1983. The classic lineup with J.D. Kimball, Jody Henry and Steve Wittig cut 'Battle Cry', 'Warning of Danger' and 'The Curse' for #Metal Blade Records#, records that helped define American power metal. Reformed by Powell in 1996 after a seven year split, Omen have continued recording and touring with rotating singers and remain a fixture of the traditional heavy metal circuit.
Genres
Omen Discography
- Battle Cry (1984) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- Warning of Danger (1985) - Album - rated 3.42/5
- The Curse (1986) - Album - rated 3.47/5
Members
- Kenny Powell - guitar, backing vocals (1984–1989, 1996–present)
- J.D. Kimball - lead vocals (1984–1987)
- Jody Henry - bass, backing vocals (1984–1989)
- Steve Wittig - drums (1984–1988, 2008–2009, 2012–2017)
- Andy Haas - bass (1996–2004, 2009–2017)
- Rick Murray - drums (1996–2004)
- Kevin Goocher - lead vocals (1998–2008, 2014–2017)