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Evidence that there are multiple significant, reliable, independent reivews of the band, OMEN and/or its albums:

OMEN is well established group of professional musicians that have been playing and recording since their first highly acclaimed release in 1984. You can purchase Omen's music at Walmart and there are 100s of reviews of this band from the states to Europe, to South America to Japan.

Below is one such very credible review from AMG, and I will also try to provide a link showing OMEN CDs are also part of Walmart's retail music inventory.

This band originally recorded and toured behind the lable Metal Blade and has since worked under several different lables. They are currently independent. Metal Blade relased an OMEN "box set" in '08 comprised of the "Best of Omen" including live recordings. 2 of Omen's songs are also featured on the soundtrack of Sony's recent and very successfull release of the game, "Brutal Legened" featuring Jack Black as the main characture.

AMG Review:

OMEN – Battle Cry Release: MetalBlade 1984

About the Album

Many up-and-coming American metal bands of the early 1980s wished they were Iron Maiden, but few came as close to achieving the feat as Los Angeles' Omen with their debut album from 1984, Battle Cry. Although it was also obviously fueled by the nascent acceleration of thrash (look no farther than raging opener "Death Rider" for that), the album's steel-bound heart was unquestionably pumped by New Wave of British Heavy Metal blood: from the gritty staccato riffs and pounding war-drums, to the predominant fantasy themes and anthemic choruses gracing such enduring standouts as "Dragon's Breath," the title track, and the heartfelt love song (well, not really) "Be My Wench." True, probably none of the songs on Battle Cry stood out for true originality or groundbreaking invention; but it's pretty nigh impossible to remain unmoved by the fist-pumping, head-banging passion (not to mention red-hot fretwork from guitarist Kenny Powell) behind the likes of "Die by the Blade" and "Bring out the Beast" -- and that must count for something. Heck, even over-the-top closer "In the Arena" is still completely irresistible, no matter a true-blue metal head's age or cynicism; suffice to say Ronnie James Dio would kill to have written it! And yet, because their subsequent albums arguably never matched this first one's consistency, time has not been as kind to Omen's memory as that of, say, the overrated Metal Church, the often ludicrous Manowar, or even well-deserving label mates Armored Saint. But, for fans of classic American heavy metal looking for a guaranteed mid-80s delight, there's little chance of a letdown from this release.

~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide (AMG) Editorial independence has always been an AMG hallmark, and the numerous awards All Music has won are a testament to AMG’s status as a respected and trusted voice in music content and criticism. Originally known as All Music Guide, AMG was founded in 1991 to help consumers navigate the increasingly complex world of recorded music and discover the very best recordings.

Sony Soundtrack: The soundtrack of Brütal Legend is truly massive. Made up of 108 of the most rocking tracks from 75 different bands representing every sub-genre of metal, it is something to experience in and of itself. The complete track list includes: (See OMEN's "the Axe Man" alpha below)

•"Assault Attack" - Michael Schenker Group •"Back at the Funny Farm" - Motörhead •"Battle Angels" - Sanctuary •"Battle Hymn" - Judas Priest •"Believer" - Ozzy Osbourne •"Betrayal" - Lita Ford •"Blackout" - Scorpions •"Bomber" - Girlschool •"Cathode Ray Sunshine" - Dark Tranquillity •"Children of the Grave" - Black Sabbath •"Crack the Skye" - Mastodon •"Cremation" - King Diamond •"Cry of the Banshee" - Brocas Helm •"Dawn of Battle" - Manowar •"Deadly Sinners" - 3 Inches of Blood •"Destroy the Orcs" - 3 Inches of Blood •"Diary of a Madman" - Ozzy Osbourne •"Die For Metal" - Manowar •"Dr. Feelgood" - Mötley Crüe •"Drink the Blood of the Priest" - Brocas Helm •"Fast as a Shark" - Accept •"For the Glory Of" - Testament •"God of Thunder" - Kiss •"Goliaths Disarm Their Davids" - In Flames •"Hall of the Mountain King" - Savatage •"Her Ghost in the Fog" - Cradle of Filth •"High Speed Dirt" - Megadeth •"Holiday" - Scorpions •"In the Black" - Motörhead •"Kickstart My Heart" - Mötley Crüe •"Lay It Down" - Ratt •"Leather Rebel" - Judas Priest •"Live Wire" - Mötley Crüe •"Loke" - Enslaved •"Love Dump" - Static-X •"Machine Gunn Eddie" - Nitro •"March of the Crabs" - Anvil •"Marching Off to War" - Motörhead •"Master Exploder" - Tenacious D •"Metal Church" - Metal Church •"Metal Storm/Face the Slayer" - Slayer •"Metal Thrashing Mad" - Anthrax •"More Than Meets the Eye" - Testament •"Mr. Crowley" - Ozzy Osbourne •"Mr. Scary" - Dokken •"Narita" - Riot •"Never Say Die" - Black Sabbath •"Oblivion Instrumental" - Mastodon •"One Shot at Glory" - Judas Priest •"Overnight Sensation" - FireHouse •"Painkiller" - Judas Priest •"Pure Evil" - Iced Earth •"Road Racin" - Riot •"Rock Bottom" - UFO •"Rock of Ages" - Def Leppard •"Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" - Prong •"Stigmata" - Ministry •"Still of the Night" - Whitesnake •"Superbeast" - Rob Zombie •"Swords and Tequila" - Riot •"Symptom of the Universe" - Black Sabbath •"Tag Team" - Anvil •"Technical Difficulties" - Racer X •"The Axeman" - OMEN •"The Beautiful People" - Marilyn Manson •"The Hellion/Electric Eye" - Judas Priest •"The Metal" - Tenacious D •"The Wild and the Young" - Quiet Riot •"Thieves" - Ministry •"Through the Fire and Flames" - DragonForce --Heatherbhaas (talk) 01:09, 21 March 2010 (UTC)