Nina Osegueda

Nina Osegueda
Birth name Balvina Montserrat Osegueda
Born (1984-01-14) January 14, 1984
Origin United States of America
Genres Opera, power metal, progressive metal, heavy metal
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 8
Labels Nightmare Records
Associated acts A Sound of Thunder, Blood Corps, Washington National Opera
Website http://www.asoundofthunderband.com

Nina Osegueda (born Balvina Osegueda), is a female heavy metal vocalist from Washington, D.C.. She is the lead vocalist of A Sound of Thunder.[1][2] In 2012, A Sound of Thunder released an album under Nightmare Records called Out of the Darkness.[3] The album features Raven's John Gallagher on its signature song, Out of the Darkness.[4] In 2013, A Sound of Thunder released Time's Arrow (with guest vocalist Blaze Bayley of Iron Maiden/Wolfsbane) under Mad Neptune Records. The album was funded by a successful KickStarter campaign. In 2013, A Sound of Thunder created another KickStarter campaign for the purpose of recording a new album in 2014. The campaign, whose goal began at $10,000, made over $20k in 30 days.

In 2014, Nina was featured in CNN[5] and local news WTOP[6] for her weight loss and use of heavy metal to continue living a healthy lifestyle.

A classically trained vocalist, Nina also performed with the Washington National Opera, during their 2000 - 2002 seasons.[7]

In 2009, Nina performed as a guest vocalist for Flight of the Valkyries in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In 2010, Nina worked as a co-coordinator for Flight of the Valkyries - East, and performed with A Sound of Thunder.[8] In the same year, she performed with A Sound of Thunder at the 3rd and last Mandatory Metal[9] show at the State Theater in Falls Church, VA.

In 2013, Nina appeared on Benedictum's album "OBEY" as a guest vocalist for the track "Thornz".

Nina is also the former lead vocalist and founding member of Dark Harvest Records signed[10] Blood Corps.[11][12]

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References

  1. "A Sound Of Thunder - West Memphis Three Benefit Single". Metal Storm. 22 May 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2009.
  2. "A Sound of Thunder benefit single for WM3 now available!". WM3.Org. 22 May 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
  3. "A Sound of Thunder Out of the Darkness Review". Muzik Reviews. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012. External link in |publisher= (help)
  4. "RAVEN Frontman Guests On New A SOUND OF THUNDER Album". Blabbermouth. 28 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  5. "Singer Drops Weight and Drops Boyfriend". 25 March 2014.
  6. "Heavy Metal Keeps Me Healthy". 27 March 2014.
  7. "Interview with Nina Osegueda". Mosh n' Hops. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013. External link in |publisher= (help)
  8. "Flight of the Valkyries East". USA Progressive Music. 6 November 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  9. "Mandatory Metal Recap". DC Heavy Metal. 16 December 2010. External link in |publisher= (help)
  10. "BLOOD CORPS Signs With DARK HARVEST RECORDS". Blabbermouth. 8 May 2008. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
  11. "Interview with Nina Osegueda of Blood Corps". The Metal Pit. 1 September 2007. Retrieved 1 August 2009.
  12. "Interview with Nina Osegueda of Blood Corps". Metal Maidens. 1 August 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2009.
  13. "A Sound of Thunder benefit single for WM3 now available!". WM3.Org. 22 May 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2010.


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