The Curse (Omen album)

The Curse is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Omen. It was originally released in 1986 by Metal Blade. In 1996, Metal Blade re-released The Curse with the EP Nightmares as bonus tracks.

The Curse
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 1986 (1986-10)
Recorded
GenreHeavy metal
Length45:47 (original)
65:58 (1996 re-issue)
LabelMetal Blade (US)
Roadrunner (Europe)
ProducerBill Metoyer and Omen
Omen chronology
Warning of Danger
(1985)
The Curse
(1986)
Nightmares
(1987)
Alternative cover
The 1996 re-issue, including the Nightmares EP
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Rock Hard[2]

This is the final studio album recorded by Omen's original lineup.

Track listing edit

Original LP
No.TitleLength
1."The Curse"5:48
2."Kill on Sight"4:53
3."Holy Martyr"4:05
4."Eye of the Storm"4:14
5."S.R.B."5:49
6."Teeth of the Hydra"6:01
7."At All Cost"5:29
8."Destiny"3:27
9."Bounty Hunter"4:27
10."The Larch"1:34
1996 re-issue bonus tracks (Nightmares EP)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Nightmares" 2:48
12."Shock Treatment" 2:37
13."Dragon's Breath" 2:58
14."Termination"J.D. Kimball, Kenny Powell3:30
15."Bounty Hunter" 4:22
16."Whole Lotta Rosie" (live AC/DC cover)Angus Young, Bon Scott, Malcolm Young3:53

Personnel edit

Omen
  • J.D. Kimball – vocals
  • Kenny Powell – guitars
  • Steve Wittig – drums
  • Jody Henry – bass

Production edit

References edit

  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Omen - The Curse review". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
  2. ^ Lerch, Uwe. "Review Album". Rock Hard. Hi-Media. Retrieved October 9, 2011.