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Line Up:
Pat Carter, Vocals
Jason Walsh, Guitar
Gene Hughes, Guitar
Johnny Blackburn,
Bass
Scott Thomas, Drums
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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 up as the fifth member of the band. Focused and even more lethal than ever, the band began work
on their long-awaited second release, aptly titled ��And The Cycle Begins�. �The Cycle�, which is now
nearly finished, 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. ��And The Cycle Begins� is in the final stages of
recording and will hopefully be released sometime in the spring. To quote the band, �Let the cycle�begin.�
-Josh Thorne
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