Review of the album “Warning of Danger” by Omen
“Warning of Danger” is the second album released by the heavy metal band Omen. It was published on Metal Blade Records in 1985 which was a great label for any band in the heavy metal genre at the time.
Omen did not have the opportunities that fell into the laps of some heavy metal contemporaries, they did not make it very big despite the talent this and other albums clearly show. Even so Omen has over time developed a loyal and real cult following that is growing to this day.
The song writing on “Warning of Danger” is skillful and yet follows all the traditional hallmarks that make for a pure heavy metal release.Check out this link here. There are a mighty mix of musical styles that makes this album distinct for the time period. The album contains powerful ballads, breakneck rocking tunes and straight forward anthem metal.
Omen is not easily classified with contemporary bands of its time, but it could be reminiscent of Twister Sister, Saxon and other power metal of the day. Yet the band has a choice mesh of metal thunder, melodic vocal harmonies and musical proficiency.
“Warning of Danger” is an unsung classic of heavy metal lore and mythology.