OSI

OSI is an American progressive experimental supergroup formed by Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos in 2003. The name refers to the short-lived US government agency Office of Strategic Influence which was established shortly after 9/11 to manufacture and promote pro-US propaganda in domestic and foreign media. Matheos asked Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy to lend his talents to what was initially to be Matheos' solo project. The original styl... more

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 2003

Also known as:

  • O.S.I.,
  • Office of Strategic Influence
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