Oz was a heavy metal band from Finland who formed in 1977 and split in 1991. They made a major splash with their 1983 album Fire In The Brain, a great NWOBHM-flavored energetic metal affair that won over critics and fans alike. The subsequent albums, however, failed to elicit the same response, and the band faded from worldwide view.
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Line-up
Last line-up
- Ape de Martini, aka the Oz (Eero Hamalainen) : Vocals
- Michael Lundholm : Guitars
- Fredrik Thörnblom : Bass
- Jörgen Schelander : Keyboards
- Mark Ruffneck (Pekka Mark) : Drums
Former members
- Kari Elo : Guitars
- Speedy Foxx : Guitars
- Spooky Wolff : Guitars
- Jay C. Blade (Jukka Homi) : Bass
- Tobbe Moen : Bass
- Tauno Vajavaara : Bass
Discography
- HM Heroes (1982)
- Fire In The Brain (1983)
- III Warning (1984)
- Turn The Cross Upside Down (1985)
- Decibel Storm (1986)
- Roll The Dice (1991)
Trivia
After Oz got their first royalty cheque for "Turn the Cross Upside Down", the number was 666. After that, they decided to stop writing satanic songs. The hand on the cover of 'Fire In The Brain' belongs to Quorthon of the Swedish band Bathory
See also
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal
