Maranatha (band) explained

Maranatha
Origin:	Columbus, Ohio
Genre:	Stoner metal,^[1] sludge metal
Years Active:	2011–present
Label:	New American
Website:	Maranatha on Facebook
Current Members:	Collin Simula Jack Huston Wes Jackson Darrell Chess

Maranatha is sludge metal band from Ohio. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist, and drummer, Collin Simula, vocalist and bassist, Jack Huston, guitarist Darrell Chess and drummer Wes Jackson.

History

Maranatha started in 2011 as a solo project of Collin Simula, former drummer and bassist for Symphony in Peril and drummer for Kingsblood.^[2] Simula independently released their debut EP, Incarnate, in 2012.^[3] In 2013, he independently released the second EP, Spiritless, that featured Nick Nowell of The Famine.^[4]

Simula added his longtime friend Jack Huston to play bass and do co-vocals. As of 2014, the band has two vocalists.

The band released their debut full-length album, Filth on July 24, 2015, via New American Records.

Members

Current members^[5]

• Collin Simula – vocals, guitars (2011–present), drums (2011-2017) (formerly of Symphony In Peril and Kingsblood)
• Jack Huston – vocals, bass (2013–2014 [as Live], 2014–present) (White Wolves)
• Darrell Chess – guitars (2017–present) (Northern Widows)
• Wes Jackson – drums (2017–present) (Northern Widows)

Live

• Chris Thompson – guitar (2013–2017) (Sleepers Awake, White Wolves)
• Chris "Ambrose" Burnsides – drums (2013–2017) (Sleepers Awake, White Wolves)
• Danny – drums (2013)^[6]

Discography

EPs

• Incarnate (2012)
• Spiritless (2013)

Splits

• Sanhedrin/Maranatha (2012)

Studio albums

• Filth (2015)^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Maranatha - Spiritless. HM Magazine. Sean. Huncherick. June 24, 2013. October 3, 2015.
2. Web site: Maranatha. Indie Vision Music. Rob. Shameless. May 3, 2012. January 19, 2016.
3. Web site: Maranatha (Ex-Symphony In Peril) "Incarnate" now available. Indie Vision Music. Brandon. J.. February 28, 2012. October 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151007194810/http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2012/02/28/maranatha-ex-symphony-in-peril-incarnate-now-available/#. October 7, 2015. dead.
4. Web site: Maranatha - Spiritless. Maranatha. 2012. April 15, 2016.
5. Web site: MARANATHA announces new album Filth drops new lyrics video for "Heroes". HM Magazine. David. Stagg. June 1, 2015. October 3, 2015.
6. Web site: Collin Simula of Maranatha. As the Story Grows. Collin. Simula. Trav Turner & Stephen Sarro. July 12, 2015. October 20, 2015.
7. Web site: Put This MARANATHA Album In Your Ears. FullMetalHipster. Shayne. Mathis. August 19, 2015. October 3, 2015.
8. Web site: Review: Maranatha - Filth. Ohio Noise. Steven. Andrew. July 24, 2015. December 11, 2015.