Artist description Comprised of four extremely talented musicians, Seventh Omen is true "metal" in every sense of the word: crisp, clear and complex guitar arrangements, progressively tinged vocal soars mixed with rough-edged howls, intricate melodic breaks, thrashy rhythms, and hard driving drum palpitations. With spit-fire intensity and unbelievable precision, duel guitarists Clay Yoksas (also the vocalist) and Damon Bernklau propel each song with their fiery leads, while the rhythm section of bassist David Alsing and drummer Bob Behnke provide a sturdy backdrop for their wailing grooves.

Music Style Metal

Musical Influences Megadeth Priest Sabbath

Similar Artists Megadeth Queensryche Priest old Metallica

Artist History Formed in 1988 by Clay Yoksas (Guitar & Vocals), the first Seventh Omen line up was completed when Bob Behnke (Drums) and David Alsing (Bass) answered a musicians want ad. The lineup was solidified in 1991 with the addition of Damon Bernklau (Lead Guitar). Searching for a long time for musicians with the same style and talent, the four immediately found a niche for each other's musical style as well as mutual respect for each other's talents.

Group Members Damon Bernklau, David Alsing, Bob Benkhe, Clay Yoksas

Instruments 2 guitars, Bass, and Drums

Albums Majestic, Polarized

Press Reviews Seventh Omen is back with their best effort yet, "Polarized." As with their previous disc, you can expect first class power, speed, solos, dual guitar attack and damn tight foundation of bass and drums. But "Polarized" is so much more than Seventh Omen has ever been. What you find here is a very mature disc. Let's start with the guitars. Clay and Damon really deliver a pummeling of melodic riffs that can stop on a dime, then crush your nuts (or tits) into a mangled disaster of flesh. To top that off, the guitars maintain a true sense of "metal" while pushing the envelope. The solos and leads flow extremely well with the music on the new disc. Trade-offs rule. Next, the vocals (Clay) are truly what help make Seventh Omen who they are. Clay does not deliver the vox in any manner than I can compare to anyone else. The singing is truly unique, and that is what is cool. He's powerful throughout, and is careful not to drown the music; he compliments it in every way. I will say this, however, I do hear vintage Mustaine on Polarized, from time to time... So let's move onto the bass and drums. I'll get it out of the way right now - the snare sound is a tad thin. But realize that this is self-produced/recorded/mixed, and for that the drums sound awesome! Bob (drums) and Dave (bass) are quite a team. You will not hear any bass thumping out of time or silly unnecessary drum fills. The only thing I would change in the mix is to turn up the drums (just a little). So what does this all mean? Well, Polarized is a kick ass disc. They've spent years melding their individual talents to become a band. What they'd achieved thus far is a killer band. If you want progressive-tinged speed/power metal of high caliber, then get Polarized. You will not be disappointed. Ralf Walter"Comprised of four extremely talented musicians, Seventh Omen is true "metal" in every sense of the word: crisp, clear and complex guitar arrangements, progressively tinged vocal soars mixed with rough-edged howls, intricate melodic breaks, thrashy rhythms, and hard driving drum palpitations. With spit-fire intensity and unbelievable precision, duel guitarists Clay Yoksas (also the vocalist) and Damon Bernklau propel each song with their fiery leads, while the rhythm section of bassist David Alsing and drummer Bob Behnke provide a sturdy backdrop for their wailing grooves. With influences ranging from Metallica and Megadeth to Queensryche and Dream Theater, Seventh Omen pours out the perfect high-tech mix of classical thrash and expansive progressive metal. In a time when true metal is constantly being pushed under the bed to rot and die...it's refreshing to hear such melodic aggression and volatile energy done in pure, no-holds-barred metal fashion with absolutely no regard for current trends." Jenni Glenn-CMJ"Those alternative indie rock types think that they have corner on the DYI (do it yourself) market, but with an impressive 34 adds this week, SEVENTH OMEN show on their first nationally distributed release... that they can have an impact from the grass-roots level as well... they combine the technical aspects of Dream Theater and Queensryche with the intricate speed-metal of Megadeth. This Chicago-based four piece pride themselves on walking the fine line between powerful and melodic, skilled and approachable. If you are nostalgic for the furious picking and clean meticulous care poured into metallic musical arrangements, rather than the slacker brank of rock, then Majestic will be a good omen for you." Holly McKormick-The Hard Report

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Location Woodrige, IL - USA

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