Integrity, determination, defiance, and the power of inner strength; this may just be the only definition worthy of describing Bristol, Tennessee's hardcore metal powerhouse, Omega Tribe. Ignoring all trends and spitting in the face of the mainstream scene, Omega Tribe´s sound, ranging from Entombed to Neurosis to Life of Agony, is truly their own.

Formed in the summer of 1999 by members of local favorites like Filo Beddo, The Forgotten, Act of Violence, and Punchin Judy, Omega Tribe quickly became one of the scene's most talked about acts due to their insane live shows and the old-school attitude that always seemed to separate them from their peers. On New Year's Eve of 2000, Omega Tribe released their self-titled debut. The album, while still a local classic, was hampered with less-than-perfect production, which failed to showcase the raw energy and heaviness behind the band. Soon after, the band released "Omega Tribe: Live" which was recorded at The Casbah in Johnson City, Tennessee, to hold fans over until the next release.

However, it seemed fate had other plans for Omega Tribe, as founding member and guitarist, Rick Morrell, decided to leave the band to spend more time with his family in mid 2002. Later, in 2002, Omega Tribe found a new guitarist in the form of Rick Centeno, but this collaboration was short-lived. For a brief period, the Tribe even ended the search for a second guitarist and opted to continue as a four-piece. But the Tribe soon began jamming with Gene Hughes, a longtime friend of the band and guitarist for fellow local favorites, One 30 Edge. Before long, Gene offered to fill in for the band as a second guitarist at live shows.

After quite a few successful live shows with the Tribe, Gene officially joined as the fifth member of the band. Focused and even more lethal than ever, the band continued to work on their long-awaited second release, titled "Necromegacon." Now completed, it is a collection of two years' worth of blood, sweat, and tears that truly showcases the Tribe's love and conviction for their music. With proper production, the album also captures the sound that has seemingly always eluded the band until now.

Website: http://www.omegatribe.net/

Contact:

Omega Tribe
PO Box 295
Watauga, TN 37694
(423) 926-8854

band@omegatribe.net

Booking: booking@omegatribe.net