Odin (band)

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

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 .

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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]

On April 13, 2025, the band briefly reunited at the Rainbow Bar and Grill for the restaurant's 53rd anniversary party.

Albums

All studio albums listed, unless otherwise noted.

YearTitleLabelOther information
1983Caution!Self releasedThree-song EP
1985Don't Take No For An AnswerHalf-Wet Records
1987The Gods Must Be CrazyMighty Odin Music
1988Fight For Your Life Perris Records
2001By The GodsMighty Odin MusicCompilation of Caution!/Don't Take No For An Answer/The Gods Must Be Crazy
2009Best 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

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


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