OHM (sometimes stylized Ohm: or OHM:) is an American instrumental rock/jazz fusion power trio group fronted by former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland and featuring bassist Robertino "Pag" Pagliari. The band was formed in 1998 and has released four studio albums and a live album. OHM also records occasionally as "OHMphrey," a larger ensemble but anchored by Poland and Pagliari.

OHM
OriginUnited States
GenresInstrumental rock, jazz fusion, progressive metal
Years active1998–present
SpinoffsOHMphrey
MembersChris Poland
Robertino "Pag" Pagliari
Carlos Cruz
Past membersKoko Bermejo
Kofi Baker
Joel Taylor
David Eagle
Nick Menza
Websiteofficialohm.com

The band often performs at the Baked Potato jazz club in Studio City, Los Angeles, which is a neighborhood of Los Angeles. On May 21, 2016, drummer Nick Menza died from heart failure while performing on stage with OHM at the Baked Potato jazz club.[1]

OHMphrey

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OHMphrey
OriginUnited States
GenresInstrumental rock, progressive metal
Years active2008–present
LabelsMagna Carta
Spinoff ofOHM
MembersChris Poland
Jake Cinninger
Joel Cummins
Kris Myers
Robertino Pagliari

OHMphrey is an American instrumental collaborative group formed in January 2008. An offshoot of the band OHM, OHMphrey features three members of the Chicago-based progressive rock jam band Umphrey's McGee (guitarist Jake Cinninger, keyboardist Joel Cummins and drummer Kris Myers) as well as former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland and bassist Robertino Pagliari. They have released two studio albums.

Discography

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As OHM

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  • 2002: OHM:
  • 2004: "Live" on KPFK 90.7 FM
  • 2006: Amino Acid Flashback
  • 2008: Circus of Sound
  • 2012: Tsunami Jams

As OHMphrey

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References

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  1. ^ "Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Dies At 51". Blabbermouth. May 21, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
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