http://www.tartareandesire.com/bands/odin.htmlFormed 1983, U.S.A.
Albums:
1983 Caution
1985 Don't Take No For An Answer
1987 The Gods Must Be Crazy
1988 Fight For Your Life
2001 By The Gods
History:
Remembered for appearing in the film The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years and for wearing assless chaps onstage, Odin was huge on the late 80's Sunset Strip metal scene. Renowned club owner Bill Gazarri even proclaimed that they would be bigger than Van Halen (whom he helped get recognized), but Odin's potential remained unfulfilled.
Forming during the early 80's metal resurgence, Randy "O" (vocals), Jeff Duncan (guitar), Aaron Samson (bass) and Shawn Duncan (drums) were convinced they would set the world on fire with their brand of traditional metal meets sleaze. The band garnered a loyal Hollywood following, but a major label deal failed to come their way. But it would be their appearance in The Metal Years that turned the band into cult metal heroes or the laughing stock of rock, depending on your views.
But even their spirited, and perhaps misguided, appearance on that cult classic failed to get the group the major label recognition they deserved. So in 1988 Randy "O" jumped ship and formed the Lostboys. Surprisingly that band managed to get a major label deal with Atlantic! Jeff Duncan would soon join the Lostboys as well for their lone release Lost And Found. The remaining members tried to soldier on as Odin with varying members, including future Slaughter guitarist Tim Kelly, but success was not in the cards.
Both of the Duncan brothers would appear with Armored Saint, Birds Of Prey and are currently in DC4. Despite claiming he would kill himself if he never hit the big time, Randy "O" lives a quiet life with his family doing charity work. Odin will go down in history as a forgotten band that was so close yet so far.
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