- Earth Crisis
Infobox musical artist
Name = Earth Crisis
Background = group_or_band
Years_active =1991 –2001 ,2007 – present
Origin =Syracuse, New York ,USA
Genre =Hardcore punk Metalcore
Label =Roadrunner Records Victory Records
Associated_acts = Path of Resistance
Freya
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Current_members =Karl Buechner Scott Crouse Ian Edwards Dennis Merrick Erick Edwards
Past_members = Ben Read
Kris Wiechmann
Michael RiccardiEarth Crisis is a
hardcore punk /metalcore band fromSyracuse, New York , that recorded and performed from 1991 until they broke up in 2001. They have reunited and been active again since 2007.Band history
Earth Crisis is known for supporting
animal rights (including organizations such as theAnimal Liberation Front ), and promoting astraight edge ,vegan lifestyle.Lyrics are replete with strong statements, many concerning animal abuse and political issues. The title song from their second 7", entitled "Firestorm", with lyrics depicting a neighborhood submerged in
drug addiction and crime, became an anthem for followers of the straight edgeideology .The first two 7", "All Out War" (1992) and "Firestorm" (1993), made the band popular in some
hardcore punk and metalcore circles. The next two full-length records, "Destroy the Machines " (1995) and "Gomorrah's Season Ends " (1996), brought a more complex and developed form of metalcore. The band's growing popularity was noticed byRoadrunner Records ; a new record deal pushed the band to record "Breed the Killers " (1998), featuring a guest appearance by Machine Head's vocalist and guitarist,Robb Flynn . The band then left the label and returned toVictory Records , releasing2000 's "Slither" soon after. With clear and professional production, it surprised some listeners and introduced the band's music to a wider audience.The band's final album, "Last of the Sane " (2001), is Earth Crisis' tribute to those bands which influenced them. Covers of songs byThe Rolling Stones ,Slayer ,Led Zeppelin , andDead Kennedys were included. This was found amusing by some because bands such as Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones embody much of what Earth Crisis were against.In 2001, Earth Crisis played their final show at
Hellfest inSyracuse, New York Downey, Ryan J. [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:rt9ss34ya3dg~T1| Earth Crisis Biography] . All Music Guide. RetrievedNovember 26 2006 .] .After breaking up, frontman
Karl Buechner , along with Bulldog and Erick Edwards, started the band Freya, previously known as Nemesis. Karl Buechner, Erick Edwards, Bulldog, Scott Crouse and Dennis Merrick were also in the band Path of Resistance, which was formed during down time from touring in 1997. The band also consisted of D.J. Rose and Jonathan Dennison.In 2007, the band reunited. On January 27, 2007, Earth Crisis played the Maryland Metal and Hardcore Festival, and played a west coast reunion show on May 5th, at the Ventura Theatre. A 10 day tour of Europe was announced shortly after the Ventura show. Earth Crisis headlined the Firestorm Fest from 2/29/08 to 3/23/08 supported by Terror,
Sworn Enemy , Shai Hulud,Down To Nothing and Recon. On the 15th of February, MTV.com quoted vocalist Karl Buechner as having said that Earth Crisis is writing new material. "The best way to describe it is it's a mixture between Destroy the Machines and Breed the Killers". The new album is expected to be released early in 2009.Chris Harris & Jon Wiederhorn [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581641/20080214/warbringer.jhtml Warbringer Poised To Become Harbingers Of American Thrash's New Wave; Plus Earth Crisis, Gorath & More News That Rules, In Metal File] . MTV.com. Retrieved February 23 2008.] On September 10, 2008 it was announced that Earth Crisis had signed a worldwide deal with Century Media. It also stated they are set to enter the studio on October 16, 2008 and Tue Madsen has been hired to mix the project.Members
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Karl Buechner - vocals
*Scott Crouse - guitar
*Ian "Bulldog" Edwards - bass
*Dennis Merrick - drums
*Erick Edwards - guitarFormer members
*Ben Read - guitar (1992 - 1994)
*Kris Wiechmann - guitar (1995 - 1998)
*Michael Riccardi - drums (1992)
*Kurt Austin Schroeder - bassAlbums
*"All Out War" (EP) (1992, Conviction Records, re-released 1995 on
Victory Records )
*"Firestorm" (EP) (1993,Victory Records , re-released 1995)
*"Destroy the Machines " (LP) (1995,Victory Records )
*"Gomorrah's Season Ends " (LP) (1996,Victory Records )
*"The California Takeover " (Live) (1996),Victory Records , split live album with Strife andSnapcase .)
*"The Oath That Keeps Me Free " (Live) (1998,Victory Records )
*"Breed the Killers " (LP) (1998,Roadrunner Records )
*"Slither" (LP) (2000,Victory Records )
*"Last of the Sane " (LP) (2001,Victory Records )
*"Forever True - 1991-2001 " (Compilation) (2006,Victory Records )References
External links
* [http://www.earthcrisis.us Official Earth Crisis Web site]
* [http://www.victoryrecords.com/BandPage.asp?ArtistID=1049 Earth Crisis] atVictory Records
* [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/EarthCrisis Earth Crisis] atRoadrunner Records
* [http://www.myspace.com/earthcrisis Earth Crisis] atMySpace
* [http://www.lambgoat.com/features/interviews/earth_crisis.aspx Interview w/Karl Buechner at Lambgoat.com]
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