Odin (band) explained

Odin
Origin:Los Angeles, California
Genre:Glam metal
Years Active:1982–1989
Current Members:Randy O
Jeff Duncan
Shawn Duncan
Aaron Samson
Associated Acts:Armored Saint, Lostboys

Odin was an American glam metal band from Los Angeles, formed in 1982.[1] The band is perhaps best known for the appearance in the film .

Odin guitarist Jeff Duncan went on to play in the Los Angeles metal band Armored Saint after Odin broke up. Odin lead singer Randy O went on to become a teamster trucker for the film industry.[2]

Albums

All studio albums listed, unless otherwise noted.

YearTitleLabelOther information
1983Caution!Self releasedThree-song EP
1985Don't Take No For An AnswerHalf-Wet Records
1987The Gods Must Be CrazyMighty Odin Music
1988Fight For Your LifePerris Records
2001By The GodsMighty Odin MusicCompilation of Caution!/Don't Take No For An Answer/The Gods Must Be Crazy
2009Best Of...Perris RecordsCompilation 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"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p480547/biography|pure_url=yes}} Biography: Odin]. Rivadavia. Eduardo. AllMusic. May 17, 2010.
  2. Web site: The Guardian. Hair! Despair! Nightmares! What happened to 1980s metal also-rans?. Simpson, Dave. October 15, 2015.