MUSIC

The second full-length album by Austrian Experimental Noise band.
Ohmu is known for their heavy sound which mixes Noise, Ambient, Jazz and Avant-Garde Rock into one thick composition.
Heavy harsh Noise and Experimental Psychadellia with impulsive fast drum patterns, scathing electronics and distorted yet melodic synthesizers. Transverse from heavy Atmospheric into mellow Doom trips. 
The band's live shows are a mix of impulsive fast drum patterns, lots of Fuzzy electronics and distorted but somehow melodic synthesizers often switching from a loud and heavy atmosphere into Ambient and Doomy sounds.
Prepare to attack of the machines!
Without Sunlight Productions, a division of Thanatology Productions, 2013 (WSP001). Made in China. First press.


Tracklist:
1. OHMU
2. INRO
3. APEX
4. BIRTH,LIFE,DEATH
5. IN HELL
6. HARPIES
7. ORIGIN


Samples: http://ohmunoise.bandcamp.com
http://thanatologyproductions.bandcamp.com

The duo of legendary Ukrainian singers sing famous Ukrainian Folk songs.
Melodiya, 1990 (С60 29195 009). Made in USSR. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Ой там у Львові на високім замку 2:27
2. Колискова 2:52
3. Спала зіронька 3:36
4. Ой на горі два дубочки 2:08
5. Гиля-гиля, сірі гуси 3:27

Side 2
1. А в тому саду 2:10
2. Чи дома, дома 1:36
3. Козаче, козаче 1:57
4. Ой там на горі 2:26
5. Чого, козаче, сумний ходиш 3:38
6. Ідуть воли 3:25
 

black filth metal from Alaska
Pagan Flames Prod. / Cloven Hoof Prod., 2004-2005
Old Goat is like drowning in a pool of icy, black sludge. Murky, filthy atmospheres conjured by multiple bass guitar tracks, bizarre, guttural, vocal croaks, screams, and roars, and rolling, thundering drumbeats. All sloshing together in an overflowing cauldron of molten metal on the deck of a grim and myst-covered longship.

Video DVD Contents:

Live 04-09-05 at VFW Hall

Tracklist:
1.Slaves of War
2.Sea Hag
3.Ride of the Dead
4.Oskorie
5.Marauder


Live 12-29-04 at VFW Hall

Tracklist:
1.Fossegrim
2.Deildigast
3.Huldrefolk
4.Draug

Bonus Old Goat DVD Xtras:
"Into the Valley of Horns" - NEW Music Video for original 2003 Old Goat demo song.
Scanned original lyric sheets penned by vocalist Stagnator
Live Show Poster Gallery
Band Bio + Photos
Buried Filth!!


Audio CD Contents:

"Slaves Of War" 2005

Tracklist:
1.Slaves of War
2.Draug
3.Sea Hag
4.Deildigast
5.Fossegrim
6.Ride of the Dead
7.Oskorie
8.Huldrefolk
9.Utburd
10.Marauder

The fourth album by legendary American composer and Jazz saxophonist.
Often named as one of the 100 best Jazz albums, it remains Nelson's most acclaimed album and features a line-up of notable musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy (his second-to-last appearance on a Nelson album following a series of collaborations recorded for Prestige), Bill Evans (his only appearance with Nelson), Paul Chambers and Roy Haynes. Baritone saxophonist George Barrow does not take solos but remains a key feature in the subtle voicing of Nelson's arrangements.
Recorded during the course of a single day in February 1961 and released six months later, "The Blues And The Abstract Truth" is often noted for its unique ensemble arrangements and is frequently identified as a progenitor of Nelson's move towards arranging later in his career. The album includes the iconic version of Nelson's all-time classic "Stolen Moments", a 16-bar piece with solos in a conventional 12-bar minor Blues structure in C minor.
Nelson's later album, "More Blues And The Abstract Truth" (1964), features an entirely different (and larger) group of musicians and bears little resemblance to this record.
"The Blues And The Abstract Truth" was voted number 333 in the third edition of Colin Larkin's "All Time Top 1000 Albums" (2000).
Second Records, 1961/2022 (SRPD0020). Made in Austria. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Stolen Moments 8:45
2. Hoe-Down 4:43
3. Cascades 5:30

Side Two
1. Yearnin‘ 6:20
2. Butch And Butch 4:35
3. Teenie's Blues 6:31

The third full-length studio album by Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal band.
Hungarian Extreme horde is back with their 4th studio record and showed us again they're still the best in the game!
Premium production with monstrous grooves and polyrhythmic elements, including deep melodies, which drive through your inner-self. This sonic massacre arrived into a new level with even stronger songs and deeper lyrics than ever before.
Produced by Gergo Hajer at 515 Studio, and mastered by the legendary Swedish producer Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios. 
Absolutely an eye-catcher release of 2020, highly recommended for fans of Meshuggah, Whitechapel, Machine Head, and Fear Factory!!
Metal Scrap Records, 2020 (MSR171/CD). Made in EU.
 

Tracklist:
1. You Can't Save Me 05:22
2. Grinder of Self 03:45
3. Parallel 05:13
4. Death Touch 04:23
5. Isolation 00:54
6. Global Fire 04:00
7. Metanoia 03:48
8. Mirror Neuron 03:04
9. Coronal Mass Ejection 04:18
10. Long 03:17
Total playing time: 38:10 min.

 

The third full-length studio album by Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal band.
Hungarian Extreme horde is back with their 4th studio record and showed us again they're still the best in the game!
Premium production with monstrous grooves and polyrhythmic elements, including deep melodies, which drive through your inner-self. This sonic massacre arrived into a new level with even stronger songs and deeper lyrics than ever before.
Produced by Gergo Hajer at 515 Studio, and mastered by the legendary Swedish producer Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios. 
Absolutely an eye-catcher release of 2020, highly recommended for fans of Meshuggah, Whitechapel, Machine Head, and Fear Factory!!
Metal Scrap Records, 2020 (MSR171/DT). Made in EU.
 

Tracklist:
1. You Can't Save Me 05:22
2. Grinder of Self 03:45
3. Parallel 05:13
4. Death Touch 04:23
5. Isolation 00:54
6. Global Fire 04:00
7. Metanoia 03:48
8. Mirror Neuron 03:04
9. Coronal Mass Ejection 04:18
10. Long 03:17
Total playing time: 38:10 min.
 

The second Single from the forthcoming fourth album by Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal band.
"Mirror Neuron" is a hard hitting energy overdose which runs through your spine up to your pineal gland. If you want to get rid of all your negative energy and frustration hit than play button and sing the words of "Mirror Neuron". The guys are telling their true feelings about the society right now with no compromise! The song has a unique structure with a heart-braking end. As they put it: "Making music is a part of our healing process, our songs are very therapeutic, and if it works for us it may be a help for others too".  
Produced by Gergő Hájer at 515 Studio in Hungary and mastered by the legendary Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden. 
Highly recommended for fans of Meshuggah, Whitechapel, Machine Head, and Fear Factory!
Metal Scrap Records, 2020 (MSR171/S2).


Tracklist:
01. Mirror Neuron 3:04
Total playing time: 3:04 min.

 

The second EP by Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal band.
The Hungarian multi-award winner Extreme Groove Metal pioneers are back with their brand-new EP to celebrate their 10th anniversary on the stage over Europe.
If you're familiar with Omega Diatribe, you know roughly what to expect with their new material: tons of heavy grooves, in your face vocals, insane drumming… But this time they put more soul into the songs than ever before.
“My Sphere” EP contains a brand-new banger, a reissue of their break-out tune “Molecular Torsion” (from the debut album “Iapetus”), as well as two insane remixes by the Hungarian Electro-Metalhead music producer dOTS – “Parallel” and “Coronal Mass Ejection” (from the fourth album “Metanoia”).
The EP has mixed, mastered & co-produced by the legendary Danish Metal producer Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studios. His contribution guarantees the rawness and sonic brutality of the production.
This record will make your head bang and hit you in the feels. Get ready and catch Omega Diatribe on tour over Europe!
For fans of: Meshuggah, Whitechapel, Slipknot, Machine Head, Suicide Silence and more.
Metal Scrap Records, 2022 (MSR184/DT).


Tracklist:
1. My Sphere 03:11
2. Molecular Torsion (Reissue) 06:01
3. Parallel (dOTS Remix) 03:44
4. Coronal Mass Ejection (dOTS Remix) 03:19
Total playing time: 16:13 min.









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The first Single from the forthcoming fourth album by Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal band.
"Parallel", with its atmospheric deep melodies, can invoke spirits whether it's good or bad and leads you through a story from the beginning to the end of your journey as human being. This song is a whole new level for the band, including unexpected elements you've never heared before from them. It's definitely a gap-filling vibe in heavy music with it's immersive, larger than life experience.
If you want to get rid of all your negative energy and frustration, hit that play button and sing the words of "Parallel" - it's straight from the heart of the guys. As they put it: 'Making music is part of our healing process, our songs are very therapeutic, and if it works for us, it may be a help for others too'.
Produced by Gergo Hajer at 515 Studio, Hungary, and mastered by the legendary Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden. 
Highly recommended for fans of Meshuggah, Whitechapel, Machine Head, and Fear Factory!
Metal Scrap Records, 2020 (MSR171/S1).
 

Tracklist:
01. Parallel 5:13
Total playing time: 5:13 min.
 

The second full-length album by Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal band. 
Stirring the cauldron once more, the lads of the mighty Omega Diatribe face you hard with their brand new record, which has been finalized by the Danish producer Tue Madsen from Antfarm Studios. Band gives a massive dose of adrenaline by their ultra-heavy grooves mixed with polyrhytmic elements and in-your-face vocals with this record. 
The production is neat and the songs are crushing. This masterclass of mayhem hits you harder than ever before displaying the tightest performance yet as the boys go from strength to strength in their genre and the industry. 
If you're hungry for some top-notch Extreme Groove Metal, than you have to give a chance for this record! 
Highly recommended for fans of Meshuggah, Gojira, Machine Head, and Fear Factory!! 
Metal Scrap Records Inc., 2018 (MSR144/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist: 
1. Souls Collide 04:51 
2. Filius Dei 04:50 
3. Trinity 04:28 
4. Spinal Cord Fusion 03:40 
5. Divine of Nature 03:27 
6. Replace Your Fear 06:18 
7. Oblation 01:44 
8. Chain Reaction 04:15 
9. Denying Our Reality 05:55 
10. Compulsion 05:33 
11. Wraith 04:34 
12. Tukdam 03:04 
Total playing time: 53:08 min.

 

The second full-length album by Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal band. 
Stirring the cauldron once more, the lads of the mighty Omega Diatribe face you hard with their brand new record, which has been finalized by the Danish producer Tue Madsen from Antfarm Studios. Band gives a massive dose of adrenaline by their ultra-heavy grooves mixed with polyrhytmic elements and in-your-face vocals with this record. 
The production is neat and the songs are crushing. This masterclass of mayhem hits you harder than ever before displaying the tightest performance yet as the boys go from strength to strength in their genre and the industry. 
If you're hungry for some top-notch Extreme Groove Metal, than you have to give a chance for this record! 
Highly recommended for fans of Meshuggah, Gojira, Machine Head, and Fear Factory!! 
Metal Scrap Records Inc., 2018 (MSR144). 
 

Tracklist: 
1. Souls Collide 04:51 
2. Filius Dei 04:50 
3. Trinity 04:28 
4. Spinal Cord Fusion 03:40 
5. Divine of Nature 03:27 
6. Replace Your Fear 06:18 
7. Oblation 01:44 
8. Chain Reaction 04:15 
9. Denying Our Reality 05:55 
10. Compulsion 05:33 
11. Wraith 04:34 
12. Tukdam 03:04 
Total playing time: 53:08 min.

 

The third Single from the fourth album by Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal band.
Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal pioneers dropped their brand new colossal music video for the radio edit version of their song "You Can't Save Me", which is the starter track for their latest record, "Metanoia".
The song has been re-drummed by their new drummer Danial Szabo (known as a member of Ektomorf and Bloody Roots), and re-mixed/mastered by their founder guitar player Gergo Hajer at 515 Studio, Hungary.
Music video has been made by Thornfields Production, who pushed the boundaries and made one of the most decent works in the Metal music industry nowadays, using their cinematology strength.
It's absolutely a massive quality production, with high energy grooves, in your face vocals and killer polyrhythmic elements.
Highly recommended for fans of Meshuggah, Slipknot, Machine Head, Whitechapel and Fear Factory!!
Metal Scrap Records, 2021 (MSR171/S3).


Tracklist:
01. You Can't Save Me (Radio Edit) 04:28
Total playing time: 04:28 min.







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The debut full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Originally released in 1984, "Battle Cry" is one of the quintessential US Metal albums, and it is one of the best Heavy Metal albums ever written. Alongside Manowar’s first four albums, Manila Road’s "Open The Gates" and "Crystal Logic" and Bathory’s (un)holy trilogy, Omen’s "Battle Cry" is one of the most important chapters in the Holy Bible of Epic Metal.
Omen were originally formed in 1983 in Oklahoma. Not long after they moved to Los Angeles and found an outstanding vocalist, J.D. Kimball. Their song "Torture Me" appeared on "Metal Massacre V". Soon after, Omen inked a deal with Brian Slagel’s legendary Metal Blade Records an started recording their first album, "Battle Cry", which saw the light of day in 1984.
Songs like “Death Rider”, “Dragon’s Breath”, “In The Arena” and “The Axeman” were hailed as classics in the band’s native America (and in the UK for that matter). Europe and especially Germany took Omen to its heart. At the time, Omen were quite often described as “Iron Maiden on speed”.
Boris Kaiser, chief editor of German Rock Hard Magazine said in the book "Best Of Rock & Metal": “The world will probably never again see a band that sounded as unique as Omen on their first three albums, "Battle Cry", "Warning Of Danger" and "The Curse". That was mainly down to J.D. Kimball’s deep, majestic and highly melodic vocals. Add some great guitar work by Kenny Powell and a more than solid rhythm section, and you will end up with one of the best American Power Metal bands of all time.”
"Battle Cry" is definitely a landmark album, for not only US Power Metal, but the entire Power Metal genre in general with its more violent approach to the lyrics and artwork, as well as its undeniable catchy, anthem-like choruses and riffs. If this album isn't one that you have got to yet, or one that you found to be entirely unenjoyable, then you had better lock your doors because the Axeman will have you bound and gagged!!
Metal Blade Records/Pacheco Records, 1984/2012. Made in Argentina.


Tracklist:
1. Death Rider 03:28
2. The Axeman 04:27
3. Last Rites 03:41
4. Dragon's Breath 03:01
5. Be My Wench 04:03
6. Battle Cry 03:44
7. Die by the Blade 03:10
8. Prince of Darkness 02:46
9. Bring Out the Beast 04:10
10. In the Arena 04:05
Total playing time: 36:35 min.

The second European re-release of the debut full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Originally released in 1984, "Battle Cry" is one of the quintessential US Metal albums, and it is one of the best Heavy Metal albums ever written. Alongside Manowar’s first four albums, Manila Road’s "Open The Gates" and "Crystal Logic" and Bathory’s (un)holy trilogy, Omen’s "Battle Cry" is one of the most important chapters in the Holy Bible of Epic Metal.
Omen were originally formed in 1983 in Oklahoma. Not long after they moved to Los Angeles and found an outstanding vocalist, J.D. Kimball. Their song "Torture Me" appeared on "Metal Massacre V". Soon after, Omen inked a deal with Brian Slagel’s legendary Metal Blade Records an started recording their first album, "Battle Cry", which saw the light of day in 1984.
Songs like “Death Rider”, “Dragon’s Breath”, “In The Arena” and “The Axeman” were hailed as classics in the band’s native America (and in the UK for that matter). Europe and especially Germany took Omen to its heart. At the time, Omen were quite often described as “Iron Maiden on speed”.
Boris Kaiser, chief editor of German Rock Hard Magazine said in the book "Best Of Rock & Metal": “The world will probably never again see a band that sounded as unique as Omen on their first three albums, "Battle Cry", "Warning Of Danger" and "The Curse". That was mainly down to J.D. Kimball’s deep, majestic and highly melodic vocals. Add some great guitar work by Kenny Powell and a more than solid rhythm section, and you will end up with one of the best American Power Metal bands of all time.”
"Battle Cry" is definitely a landmark album, for not only US Power Metal, but the entire Power Metal genre in general with its more violent approach to the lyrics and artwork, as well as its undeniable catchy, anthem-like choruses and riffs. If this album isn't one that you have got to yet, or one that you found to be entirely unenjoyable, then you had better lock your doors because the Axeman will have you bound and gagged!!
Remastered re-release features two bonus tracks and 18-page poster-booklet.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1984/1996/2017 (3984-14215-0). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Death Rider 3:28
2. The Axeman 4:27
3. Last Rites 3:40
4. Dragon's Breath 3:00
5. Be My Wench 4:05
6. Torture Me (Bonus Track)* 3:28
7. Battle Cry 3:42
8. Die By The Blade 3:09
9. Prince Of Darkness 2:46
10. Bring Out The Beast 4:11
11. In The Arena 4:01
12. Battle Cry (Live; Bonus Track)** 4:02
Total playing time: 43:59 min.

* taken from "Metal Massacre 5" compilation.
** recorded live at San Antonio, Texas 1986.

For the first time on vinyl, the first compilation album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Originally released in 1989 by Metal Blade Records, Omen’s first ‘best of’ comes almost exactly five years after their debut and five releases after their inception:
 - tracks 3, 5, 10 taken from "Battle Cry" (1984);
 - tracks 2, 11 taken from "Warning Of Danger" (1985);
 - tracks 1, 4, 6, 8 taken from "The Curse" (1986);
 - track 7 taken from "Nightmares" (1987);
 - track 9 taken from "Escape To Nowhere" (1988).
Limited to 100 copies numbered Yellow Vinyl includes foldout Booklet-Poster.
Century Media/Jolly Roger Records/Blackbeard, 1989/2021 (JRR-BB016). Made in Italy. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Holy Martyr 04:02
2. Termination 03:33
3. Dragon's Breath 03:01
4. Teeth of the Hydra 05:59
5. Battle Cry 03:44

Side B
6. The Curse 05:46
7. Nightmares 02:51
8. Bounty Hunter 04:25
9. Thorn in Your Flesh 04:05
10. Die by the Blade 03:10
11. Hell's Gates 05:42

Total playing time: 46:54 min.

Re-release of the third full-length studio album + first EP by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Another god given present of the American Power Metal of the eighties is the third album by Omen. “The Curse” is the final studio album recorded by Omen's original lineup. Bandhead Kenny Powell formerly had played with Savage Grace, which also can be filed under "absolute cult". Most outstanding feature of Omen, besides Powell's intricate guitar-play, definitively is the heroic deep vocals of J.D. Kimball, booze-destroyer extraordinaire.
The description "Iron Maiden on speed" had made its way through the magazines, what is not all that wrong. The axes really had these typical twin-harmonies a la Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, of course played a lot faster. Every song of this album is a gemstone of Metal-art, simply perfect songs for eternity. But you could say the same for all songs of "Battle Cry" and "Warning Of Danger", because the two previous albums also are finest steel!
The final album recorded by Omen's classic lineup found the Los Angeles band in a state of transition, relinquishing many of their original New Wave Of British Heavy Metal-inspired trademarks in a somewhat forced attempt to play catch-up to the by-then dominant Thrash Metal movement. The ploy didn't work, however, and, even when they could still count on solid songwriting instincts and top-notch musicianship to carry them through, Speed Metal wannabes like the opening title cut, "S.R.B." and "At All Cost" were quite simply no match for the innately Thrashing likes of Metallica, Slayer, et. On the other hand, when Omen remembered their roots, their abilities for fashioning multi-paced and melodic Heavy Metal, bordering on the yet-to-be-conceived subgenre of Power Metal, were still as good as it got within the 50 states.
"The Curse" undoubtedly represents Omen’s compositional apex. Their third album is an overkill of frenetic rhythmic dynamics, miniature scales inserted just before the chord changes and coarse vocals. Musically, Omen were mere NWOBHM imitators, but this album is far from being a trash product. They managed to make a good album with "The Curse"!
As a bonus we even get the six tracks of the "Nightmares" EP. It was originally released in 1987 by Metal Blade and was included as bonus tracks on the 1989 re-issue of "Warning Of Danger" and the 1996 re-issue of "The Curse". This EP was really hard to find, so Metal Blade eventually reissued it as a bonus in few re-editions. There are a total of five songs including a live cover of AC/DC's "Whole Lot Of Rosie". What brings this EP together is song structure, which is pretty well thought and brought out. For the most part the music is pretty fast with some speed riffs. The singing is well done changing the sound from the first two albums. Overall, this is a well added bonus!
Metal Blade Records/Pacheco Records, 1986/1987/1996/2012. Made in Argentina.


Tracklist:
1. The Curse  5:46
2. Kill On Sight 4:50
3. Holy Martyr 4:02
4. Eye Of The Storm 4:11
5. S.R.B. 5:47
6. Teeth Of The Hydra 5:59
7. At All Cost 5:26
8. Destiny 3:24
9. Bounty Hunter 4:25
10. The Larch 1:35
11. Nightmares 2:51
12. Shock Treatment 2:40
13. Dragon's Breath 3:00
14. Termination 3:33
15. Bounty Hunter 4:24
16. Whole Lotta Rosie (Live; AC/DC cover) 3:54
Total playing time: 65:47 min.

The third full-length studio album + first EP by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Another god given present of the American Power Metal of the eighties is the third album by Omen. “The Curse” is the final studio album recorded by Omen's original lineup. Bandhead Kenny Powell formerly had played with Savage Grace, which also can be filed under "absolute cult". Most outstanding feature of Omen, besides Powell's intricate guitar-play, definitively is the heroic deep vocals of J.D. Kimball, booze-destroyer extraordinaire.
The description "Iron Maiden on speed" had made its way through the magazines, what is not all that wrong. The axes really had these typical twin-harmonies a la Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, of course played a lot faster. Every song of this album is a gemstone of Metal-art, simply perfect songs for eternity. But you could say the same for all songs of "Battle Cry" and "Warning Of Danger", because the two previous albums also are finest steel!
The final album recorded by Omen's classic lineup found the Los Angeles band in a state of transition, relinquishing many of their original New Wave Of British Heavy Metal-inspired trademarks in a somewhat forced attempt to play catch-up to the by-then dominant Thrash Metal movement. The ploy didn't work, however, and, even when they could still count on solid songwriting instincts and top-notch musicianship to carry them through, Speed Metal wannabes like the opening title cut, "S.R.B." and "At All Cost" were quite simply no match for the innately Thrashing likes of Metallica, Slayer, et. On the other hand, when Omen remembered their roots, their abilities for fashioning multi-paced and melodic Heavy Metal, bordering on the yet-to-be-conceived subgenre of Power Metal, were still as good as it got within the 50 states.
"The Curse" undoubtedly represents Omen’s compositional apex. Their third album is an overkill of frenetic rhythmic dynamics, miniature scales inserted just before the chord changes and coarse vocals. Musically, Omen were mere NWOBHM imitators, but this album is far from being a trash product. They managed to make a good album with "The Curse"!
As a bonus we even get the six tracks of the "Nightmares" EP. It was originally released in 1987 by Metal Blade and was included as bonus tracks on the 1989 re-issue of "Warning Of Danger" and the 1996 re-issue of "The Curse". This EP was really hard to find, so Metal Blade eventually reissued it as a bonus in few re-editions. There are a total of five songs including a live cover of AC/DC's "Whole Lot Of Rosie". What brings this EP together is song structure, which is pretty well thought and brought out. For the most part the music is pretty fast with some speed riffs. The singing is well done changing the sound from the first two albums. Overall, this is a well added bonus!
Release features 18-page poster-booklet.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1986/1987/1996/2017 (3984-14216-0). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. The Curse 5:46
2. Kill On Sight 4:51
3. Holy Martyr 4:02
4. Eye of the Storm 4:11
5. S.R.B. 5:47
6. Teeth of the Hydra 5:59
7. At All Cost 5:27
8. Destiny 3:24
9. Bounty Hunter 4:25
10. The Larch 1:29
11. Nightmares     2:51 
12. Shock Treatment 2:40
13. Dragon's Breath 3:00
14. Termination 3:33
15. Bounty Hunter 4:23
16. Whole Lotta Rosie (Live; AC/DC cover) 3:54
Total playing time: 65:44 min.

First re-release of the third full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Another god given present of the American Power Metal of the eighties is the third album by Omen. “The Curse” is the final studio album recorded by Omen's original lineup. Bandhead Kenny Powell formerly had played with Savage Grace, which also can be filed under "absolute cult". Most outstanding feature of Omen, besides Powell's intricate guitar-play, definitively is the heroic deep vocals of J.D. Kimball, booze-destroyer extraordinaire.
The description "Iron Maiden on speed" had made its way through the magazines, what is not all that wrong. The axes really had these typical twin-harmonies a la Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, of course played a lot faster. Every song of this album is a gemstone of Metal-art, simply perfect songs for eternity. But you could say the same for all songs of "Battle Cry" and "Warning Of Danger", because the two previous albums also are finest steel!
The final album recorded by Omen's classic lineup found the Los Angeles band in a state of transition, relinquishing many of their original New Wave Of British Heavy Metal-inspired trademarks in a somewhat forced attempt to play catch-up to the by-then dominant Thrash Metal movement. The ploy didn't work, however, and, even when they could still count on solid songwriting instincts and top-notch musicianship to carry them through, Speed Metal wannabes like the opening title cut, "S.R.B." and "At All Cost" were quite simply no match for the innately Thrashing likes of Metallica, Slayer, et. On the other hand, when Omen remembered their roots, their abilities for fashioning multi-paced and melodic Heavy Metal, bordering on the yet-to-be-conceived subgenre of Power Metal, were still as good as it got within the 50 states.
"The Curse" undoubtedly represents Omen’s compositional apex. Their third album is an overkill of frenetic rhythmic dynamics, miniature scales inserted just before the chord changes and coarse vocals. Musically, Omen were mere NWOBHM imitators, but this album is far from being a trash product. They managed to make a good album with "The Curse"!
Mastered for vinyl, release includes giant 2-sided poster.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1986/2017 (3984-14216-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. The Curse 5:46
2. Kill On Sight 4:50
3. Holy Martyr 4:02
4. Eye of the Storm 4:11
5. S.R.B. 5:48

Side B
6. Teeth of the Hydra 6:00
7. At All Cost 5:26
8. Destiny 3:24
9. Bounty Hunter 4:25
10. The Larch 1:33

Total playing time: 45:24 min.

The second full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Omen’s debut album, "Battle Cry", showed a very talented band. It was a really promising yet somewhat immature first effort. Omen's debut was definitely a classic, but this one just overshadows it in every way possible. "Warning Of Danger" their best record and one of the true landmarks of Epic/Power Metal, one that can witness Omen’s talent at its fullest. While the ingredients are pretty much the same, since the Iron Maiden influence is still evident, and the band still depends too much on the effectiveness of the dual guitars, the galloping, muscular riffs and JD Kimball’s commanding vocals, this record is much richer than their debut and a work that couldn’t be accused of lacking variety or ambition at all.
One of the greatest things about Omen is vocalist J.D. Kimball. Along with Harry Conklin and Patrick Brown (Oblivion), Kimball was one of the strongest blue-collar US Power Metal singers of the 80s. His powerful, gruff, roaring midrange is just about the most battle-thirsty thing out there. Although his delivery here is a bit more melodic than it was on "Battle Cry", it's by no means inferior, and it fits the slicker, more Power Metal approach better. Omen sound strong, tight and in killer form overall, while performing their magnificent blend, which now consists of two parts Epic and one part Power Metal.
"Warning Of Danger" is both less consistent and less aggressive than "Battle Cry", but that doesn't stop it from kicking some serious ass. The album is pretty good, with riffs and harmonies, and consistent charisma from Kimball. The fact remains that "Warning Of Danger" is the closest Omen got to recording their very own classic album. If they have a loyal fan base that still cares for new material, they owe it mainly to the incredible level of quality that "Warning Of Danger" displayed. "Warning Of Danger" is endlessly re-playable and hooky, and if you have a shred of Metal in you, it's a given that you'll love this! Go get it, right now!!
Metal Blade Records/Pacheco Records, 1985/2012. Made in Argentina.


Tracklist:
1. Warning of Danger 04:25
2. March On 04:04
3. Ruby Eyes (of the Serpent) 03:49
4. Don't Fear the Nigh 05:04
5. VBP 04:54
6. Premonition 01:47
7. Termination 03:33
8. Make Me Your King 03:50
9. Red Horizon 03:38
10. Hell's Gates 05:42
Total playing time: 40:46 min.

The first re-release of the second full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Omen’s debut album, "Battle Cry", showed a very talented band. It was a really promising yet somewhat immature first effort. Omen's debut was definitely a classic, but this one just overshadows it in every way possible. "Warning Of Danger" their best record and one of the true landmarks of Epic/Power Metal, one that can witness Omen’s talent at its fullest. While the ingredients are pretty much the same, since the Iron Maiden influence is still evident, and the band still depends too much on the effectiveness of the dual guitars, the galloping, muscular riffs and JD Kimball’s commanding vocals, this record is much richer than their debut and a work that couldn’t be accused of lacking variety or ambition at all.
One of the greatest things about Omen is vocalist J.D. Kimball. Along with Harry Conklin and Patrick Brown (Oblivion), Kimball was one of the strongest blue-collar US Power Metal singers of the 80s. His powerful, gruff, roaring midrange is just about the most battle-thirsty thing out there. Although his delivery here is a bit more melodic than it was on "Battle Cry", it's by no means inferior, and it fits the slicker, more Power Metal approach better. Omen sound strong, tight and in killer form overall, while performing their magnificent blend, which now consists of two parts Epic and one part Power Metal.
"Warning Of Danger" is both less consistent and less aggressive than "Battle Cry", but that doesn't stop it from kicking some serious ass. The album is pretty good, with riffs and harmonies, and consistent charisma from Kimball. The fact remains that "Warning Of Danger" is the closest Omen got to recording their very own classic album. If they have a loyal fan base that still cares for new material, they owe it mainly to the incredible level of quality that "Warning Of Danger" displayed. "Warning Of Danger" is endlessly re-playable and hooky, and if you have a shred of Metal in you, it's a given that you'll love this! Go get it, right now!!
Remastered re-release includes 18-page poster-booklet & bonus track recorded live at San Antonio, Texas 1986.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1985/1996/2017 (3984-14217-0). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Warning of Danger 04:25
2. March On 04:03
3. Ruby Eyes (of the Serpent) 03:49
4. Don't Fear the Nigh 05:03
5. VBP 04:53
6. Premonition 01:47
7. Termination 03:33
8. Make Me Your King 03:49
9. Red Horizon 03:38
10. Hell's Gates 05:39
11. Termination (Live; Bonus Track) 03:50
Total playing time: 44:29 min.