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 Riccardi

Earth Crisis is a hardcore punk / metalcore band from Syracuse, 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 the Animal Liberation Front), and promoting a straight 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 edge ideology.

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 by Roadrunner 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 to Victory Records, releasing 2000'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 by The Rolling Stones, Slayer, Led Zeppelin, and Dead 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 in Syracuse, New YorkDowney, Ryan J. [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:rt9ss34ya3dg~T1| Earth Crisis Biography] . All Music Guide. Retrieved November 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

*Karl Buechner - vocals
*Scott Crouse - guitar
*Ian "Bulldog" Edwards - bass
*Dennis Merrick - drums
*Erick Edwards - guitar

Former members

*Ben Read - guitar (1992 - 1994)
*Kris Wiechmann - guitar (1995 - 1998)
*Michael Riccardi - drums (1992)
*Kurt Austin Schroeder - bass

Albums

*"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 and Snapcase.)
*"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] at Victory Records
* [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/EarthCrisis Earth Crisis] at Roadrunner Records
* [http://www.myspace.com/earthcrisis Earth Crisis] at MySpace
* [http://www.lambgoat.com/features/interviews/earth_crisis.aspx Interview w/Karl Buechner at Lambgoat.com]