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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