''Into the Arena'' is a live compilation album by American
heavy metal band
Omen. It was released digitally on December 20, 2011 by
DSN Music
DSN Music is an American record label and music licensing company that was founded in 2003 as a subsidiary of Arizona-based Digital Syndicate Network (DSN). DSN Music was founded by former EMusic executive Guy Giuliano. DSN issues music in the h ...
and on CD on May 15, 2012 by
No Remorse Records
No Remorse Records was a German Heavy metal music, heavy metal record label. It was the original record label of heavy metal band Blind Guardian.
Discography
*NRR 1001: Blind Guardian - ''Battalions of Fear''
*NRR 1002: Dimple Minds - ''Blau auf'm ...
. It is an official and extended re-release of ''Into the Arena: 20 Years Live'', an unofficial 2008 release by KRP studios.
The CD release is a limited edition of 500 hand-numbered copies, with 16-page booklet including lyrics, many unreleased photos, and
liner notes
Liner notes (also sleeve notes or album notes) are the writings found on the sleeves of LP record albums and in booklets that come inserted into the compact disc jewel case or the equivalent packaging for cassettes.
Origin
Liner notes are desc ...
from Kenny Powell.
2012 track listing
*Tracks 1–6 were recorded live at the Cameo Theater, San Antonio, Texas in 1985
*Tracks 7–10 are demo versions from ''
Warning of Danger
''Warning of Danger'' is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Omen. It was originally released in 1985 by Metal Blade. In 1989, Metal Blade re-released the album with the EP ''Nightmares'' as bonus tracks.
Track listing
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'' recordings
*Tracks 11 and 12 came from Kenny Powell's personal archives
*Track 13 was recorded on 2000 and is previously unreleased
2008 track listing
*Track 7 is not included in the 2012 release
Personnel
;Omen
* J.D. Kimball – vocals on tracks 2–10
* Kenny Powell – guitars
* Steve Wittig – drums on tracks 1–12
* Jody Henry – bass on tracks 1–12
* Matt Story – vocals on track 13
* Andy Haas – bass on track 13
* Rick Murray – drums on track 13
;Production
* Kenny Powell – production
* Matt Storey – cover art
References
{{Omen (band)
Omen (band) albums
2012 live albums