Maranatha (band)

Maranatha
Origin Columbus, Ohio
Genres Stoner metal, sludge metal
Years active 2011–present
Labels New American
Members Collin Simula
Jack Huston
Wes Jackson
Darrell Chess
Website Maranatha on Facebook

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. Simula independently released their debut EP, Incarnate, in 2012. In 2013, he independently released the second EP, Spiritless, that featured Nick Nowell of The Famine.

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

  • 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)

Discography

EPs

  • Incarnate (2012)
  • Spiritless (2013)

Splits

  • Sanhedrin/Maranatha (2012)

Studio albums