Odin was an American glam metal band from Los Angeles, formed in 1982.[1] The band is perhaps best known for the appearance in the film The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years.

Odin
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresGlam metal
Years active1982–1989
MembersRandy O
Jeff Duncan
Shawn Duncan
Aaron Samson

Odin guitarist Jeff Duncan went on to play in the Los Angeles metal band Armored Saint after Odin broke up.[2] Odin lead singer Randy O went on to become a teamster trucker for the film industry.[2]

Albums

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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

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  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Odin". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Simpson, Dave (October 15, 2015). "Hair! Despair! Nightmares! What happened to 1980s metal also-rans?". The Guardian.
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