OMEN And BATTLEROAR To Release 7″ Split Single On Cruz Del Sur Music

Source // Omen

When it comes to epic metal, OMEN and BATTLEROAR are two names that do not need a formal introduction.

OMEN (USA) was formed by guitarist Kenny Powell in 1983 and since the release of their classic debut album, Battle Cry, they have set the standards for the genre, while Greek power metallers BATTLEROAR have been unleashing quality albums (particularly Age Of Chaos & To Death And Beyond…) since their formation in 2000.

In fact, OMEN’s “Up From The Deep” sounds as if it was taken directly from Battle Cry with war cries introducing that legendary OMEN sound and Kenny Powell painting a majestic tapestry of guitar notes above which Kevin Goocher delivers a brazen and complimentary vocal performance.

BATTLEROAR’s “Stronghold” is in the same style as the fastest and heaviest songs on their last album Blood Of Legends (released on Cruz Del Sur in 2014) and features a massive rhythmic session, great leads and frontman Gerrit Mutz’s epic, melodic vocals.

The single has been mastered by Bart Gabriel (CIRITH UNGOL, SATAN’S HOST, TITAN FORCE), and will have its official premiere at the Keep It True Festival on April 28, where OMEN will share the stage with acts such as MANILLA ROAD, CIRITH UNGOL, ATLANTEAN KODEX and others.

The release will be available in only 500 copies on black vinyl and can be pre-ordered at http://bit.ly/OMEN_BATTLEROAR_single

After the Keep It True festival, OMEN will embark on an European tour with the following dates already confirmed:

April 29 – Escape Club, Vienna, Austria
May 1 – Le Klub, Paris, France
May 3 – Cave 45, Oporto, Portugal
May 4 – RCA Club, Lisbon, Portugal
May 5 – Estudio 27, Burgos, Spain
May 6 – Rockfesthal, Hamme, Belgium
May 7 – Little Devil, Tilburg, Holland
May 11 – Turock, Essen, Germany
May 12 – Metalheadz Open Air, Oberndorf Am Lech, Germany
May 13 – 8 Ball, Thessaloniki, Greece
May 14 – An Club, Athens, Greece
May 18 – Jailbreak, Rome, Italy
May 19 – Blue Rose, Milan, Italy
May 20 – Circus, Florence, Italy

ORDER HERE: http://bit.ly/OMEN_BATTLEROAR_single