Odin (band)
Odin | |
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| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Glam metal, hard rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1982–1989 |
| Members | Randy O, Jeff Duncan |
Odin was an American hard rock/heavy metal band from Los Angeles, formed in 1982.[1] The band is perhaps best known for the appearance in the film The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years.[2][3][1]
Odin guitarist Jeff Duncan went on to play in the Los Angeles metal band Armored Saint after Odin broke up.[2] Odin lead singer Randy O went on to become a teamster trucker for the film industry.[2]
Albums[edit]
All studio albums listed, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Label | Other information |
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| 1983 | Caution! | Self released | Three-song EP |
| 1985 | Don't Take No For An Answer | Half-Wet Records | |
| 1987 | The Gods Must Be Crazy | Mighty Odin Music | |
| 1988 | Fight For Your Life | Perris Records | |
| 2001 | By The Gods | Mighty Odin Music | Compilation of Caution!/Don't Take No For An Answer/The Gods Must Be Crazy |
| 2009 | Best Of... | Perris Records | Compilation of Caution!/Don't Take No For An Answer/The Gods Must Be Crazy/Fight For Your Life plus a new 2007 track "Human Animal" |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Odin". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
- ^ a b c Simpson, Dave (October 15, 2015). "Hair! Despair! Nightmares! What happened to 1980s metal also-rans?". The Guardian.
- ^ "Odin". Discogs.
External links[edit]
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