Cleveland, Ohio based metal band, Olathia (oh-LAY-thee-ah) is independently releasing their debut album, Hunters on May 1. Olathia’s distinctive style is a crisp hybrid of melodic/thrash and groove metal.

Described as the bastard step-sister of Amy Lee hooked up with a modern day Maiden, Olathia focuses on delivering catchy riffs and shredding twin guitar solos along with tasty grooves on drums and bass, topped off with a strong, raspy and soaring vocal delivery; the release of Hunters cuts a new type of bloodline into the metal body of music.

Olathia came to life in the fall of 2014, featuring vocalist Chris E., who previously co-fronted the metal band Cellbound. Drawing from their hard hitting backgrounds and shared love of all things trash and melodic they set out to create their own sound. They have quickly made a mark locally earning a reputation as a live band to see. Their energetic performance along with a desire to amp up a crowd with a straight in your face, no gimmick style, has made their grass roots approach to touring something to be remembered. Olathia will be performing regionally in support of Hunters with dates already scheduled throughout Ohio, Michigan and PA.

The CD release weekend of Hunters features back to back shows on Friday May 1 at The Empire Concert Club in Akron, Ohio and Saturday May 2 at The Maplegrove in Cleveland, Ohio. Advance show ticket purchase receives a copy of the CD as a bonus.

Olathia tracklisting:

“Hellhound”
“Feel The Earth”
“Open Your Eyes”
“Seven Deadly Sins”
“Hunters”
“When I Die”
“After I Die”

“Hunters”:

Album teaser:

Lineup:

Steve Albenze - guitar

Jake Nicholson - guitar

Chris E. - vocals

Sully - bass

Jeff Morrow - drums