Genre(s):
Heavy/Power Metal, Hard Rock/Glam
Lyrical Theme(s):
Girls, Love, Rock
Origin:
United States (Los Angeles, California)
Formed In:
1980 (as Tempest), 1980-1990, 2003, 2011-2012, 2016-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Aaron Samson Bass (1980-1988, 2003, 2011)
See also: Driver, Carerra, ex-Hard Knox
Shawn Duncan Drums (1980-1990, 2003, 2011)
See also: DC4, ex-Madam X, ex-Bird of Prey, ex-BulletBoys
Jeff Duncan Guitars (1980-1990, 2003, 2011)
See also: Armored Saint, DC4, ex-Bird of Prey, ex-Lostboys
Randy O. Roberg Vocals (1981-1988, 1988, 2003, 2011)
See also: Lostboys, ex-Michael Angelo Batio
Former/Past Member(s):
Carton Sipes Bass (1980)
Art Garza Vocals (1980-1981)
Brad Parker Guitars (1982-1983)
See also: ex-Metallica (live)
Jimmy Tavis Bass (1988-1990)
(R.I.P. 2009) See also: ex-Lostboys
Tim Kelly Guitars (1988)
(R.I.P. 1998) See also: ex-Hellion, ex-Slaughter
Mark Weisz Vocals (1988)
See also: ex-Impellitteri, ex-Malice, ex-Americade
Tony DeVita Vocals (1988-1990)
See also: ex-New Eden
Daniel Marder Vocals (2012)
See also: Spiral Tomb, ex-Steel Prophet (live), ex-Hagstone
Additional notes:
Óðinn (related to the Old Icelandic Óðr: "Frenzy") is, according the Prose and the Poetic Edda, an Old Norse god who rules over the realms of poetry, war, death, sorcery and rulership. According to the Prose Edda, Óðinn was the highest of the gods and ruled them all. He is frequently identified as the father of numerous Æsir gods such as þórr or Týr.
The band was featured in Penelope Spheeris' documentary "The Decline of Western Civilization Part 2: The Metal Years".
Compilation Appearances:
- "Solar Eye" on Metalshop - Radio's Weekly Metal Magazine (week of July 19, 1985) (MJI Broadcasting, 1985)
- "12 O'Clock High" on Hollywood Rocks (Cleopatra, 2005)
- "Fight For Your Life" on Joker Five Speed - Rock 'N' Roll is a Motherfucker (Perris, 2006)
- "12 O'Clock High" on Hollywood Rocks! (Deadline Music, 2008)
- "Judgement Day", "Midnight Flight" and "The Blade" on Heavy Metal Obscurities - U.S Metal Vol. 03 (label and date unknown)
The band was featured in Penelope Spheeris' documentary "The Decline of Western Civilization Part 2: The Metal Years".
Compilation Appearances:
- "Solar Eye" on Metalshop - Radio's Weekly Metal Magazine (week of July 19, 1985) (MJI Broadcasting, 1985)
- "12 O'Clock High" on Hollywood Rocks (Cleopatra, 2005)
- "Fight For Your Life" on Joker Five Speed - Rock 'N' Roll is a Motherfucker (Perris, 2006)
- "12 O'Clock High" on Hollywood Rocks! (Deadline Music, 2008)
- "Judgement Day", "Midnight Flight" and "The Blade" on Heavy Metal Obscurities - U.S Metal Vol. 03 (label and date unknown)
Discography:
Odin - Caution! [single] - 1983
Odin - Don't Take No For An Answer [ep] - 1985
Odin - The Gods Must Be Crazy [ep] - 1987
Odin - Fight For Your Life [full-length] - 1988
Odin - By The Gods [compilation] - 2001
Odin - Human Animal [ep] - 2008
Odin - Best Of [best of/compilation] - 2009
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Official site:
Myspace
Odin - The Gods Must Be Crazy [ep] - 1987 by Frozen_Shadow
Odin - Fight For Your Life [full-length] - 1988 by Frozen_Shadow
Odin - Best Of [compilation] - 2009 by SAPOGi