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Olympus Mons formed in late
summer of 02 by Steven Jenkins, Michael Jenkins, Edward Mason, and Denise
Hobson in Lexington, Kentucky. All had previously been in other
unknown and short lived bands before moving to Lexington to go to college.
Bringing together a large variety of influences, they created a sound that
could not honestly be classified as punk rock or hardcore. In
autumn/winter of 2002, they recorded a four song demo entitled "...in a
rainstorm." Since then, they have recorded a full length entitled "a
battle of syntax" which shows their progression of the unorthodox mixture of
punk rock, grind and various other elements. In the summer of 2004, they added longtime friend Nicholas Marks, formerly of Lexington's Dawn Bleeds East. Known for a passionate live performance that can tug at the hearstrings of every person, they strive to show the all that see them and meet them that the teachings of Christ are not the narrow minded misconceptions that are so often seen; that there is always hope, and most importantly that to love all is one of the most important commandments. "The philosophies of
man have risen and fallen; tides of popular thought have come, will come,
have gone, and will go. Is it any wonder that we choose to stand on that
which is eternal, that which has served as a beacon through 6,000 years of
human history? Come let us reason together... am I still not your brother?
The "scene" and all of it's cliques, it's politics, only divide. Disagree if
you must, but at least respect my right to dissent. And I shall defend, till
death, your right to do the same."
- Strongarm
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edward mason - vocals
steven jenkins - guitar
michael jenkins - bass
nicholas marks - guitar
denise hobson - drums
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