American rock band
| Odin | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Glam metal |
| Years active | 1982–1989 |
| Members | Randy O Jeff Duncan Shawn Duncan Aaron Samson |
Odin was an American glam metal band from Los Angeles, formed in 1982. The band is perhaps best known for the appearance in the film The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years.
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.
Albums
All studio albums listed, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Label | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Odin". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
- ^ Simpson, Dave (October 15, 2015). "Hair! Despair! Nightmares! What happened to 1980s metal also-rans?". The Guardian.
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