ONWARD TO OLYMPAS: 'Sink Or Swim' Video Released

January 18, 2010

"Sink Or Swim", the new video from North Carolina's Christian hardcore/metal act ONWARD TO OLYMPAS, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Drew Russ (ex-SEVENTH STAR) and Michael Dalton.

Commented bassist Justin Allman: "Shooting the video was an amazing experience. Drew and Michael were some of the most awesome people we could have hope to work with! From frigid water to a breezy ship deck, this video was a test of our band's endurance. We're extremely proud of the final product."

"Sink Or Swim" comes off ONWARD TO OLYMPAS' debut album, "This World Is Not My Home", which is scheduled for release tomorrow (Tuesday, January 19) via Facedown Records. The CD was recorded with Jamie King (BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, FOR TODAY).

Coming up among such North Carolina bands as BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, BELOVED, and HE IS LEGEND gave the members of ONWARD TO OLYMPAS an appreciation for an array of genres.

Since its formation in 2008, ONWARD TO OLYMPAS has meticulously cultivated its sound, blending progressive metal, straight hardcore, and elements of death metal. That the band can indulge all their musical proclivities yet produce such consistent results while making it seem easy is a testament to their craftsmanship. Vocalist/guitarist Justin Gage says, "We like the challenge of including all the genres that we most enjoy without making a song sound like it is being performed by three different bands."

On "This World Is Not My Home", ONWARD TO OLYMPAS "makes sure to bring the intensity, effortlessly melding melodic singing with thick metal-core screams, occasionally bringing a little old school back to the table with crisp gang vocals," according to a press release.

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/onwardtoolympas.

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