OHM (band)

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
Origin	United States
Genres	Instrumental rock, jazz fusion, progressive metal
Years active	1998–present
Spinoffs	OHMphrey
Members	Chris Poland Robertino "Pag" Pagliari Carlos Cruz
Past members	Koko Bermejo Kofi Baker Joel Taylor David Eagle Nick Menza
Website	officialohm.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

OHMphrey
Origin	United States
Genres	Instrumental rock, progressive metal
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Magna Carta
Spinoff of	OHM
Members	Chris 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

As OHM

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

As OHMphrey

• 2009: OHMphrey
• 2012: Posthaste

References

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

External links

• http://www.officialohm.com
• Official Facebook page
• OHMphrey band profile at Magna Carta Records